If not for the pressures put on car brands by the ZEV Mandate targets the UK's new car market in 2024 would be seen as quite a success story, with record EV registrations.
Kia’s UK chief has welcomed the review of ZEV mandate regulations that will guide the industry until 2035 but cautions that the UK government has no intention of walking away from its proposed trajectory.
The Volkswagen Golf has overtaken the Ford Fiesta to become the most financed car of 2024, according to data released by Close Brothers Motor Finance, reflecting how economic pressures are driving buyers toward more practical and affordable cars.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is lending its support to calls from van manufacturers for a temporary moratorium on the Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
The Kia Sportage has retained its crown as the most searched and configured new car on Carwow for the second year running, cementing its status as a firm favourite among UK car buyers.
Volkswagen Group has come under scrutiny after a significant data leak reportedly exposed sensitive customer information online for several months.
The used car market saw a typical seasonal decline in December, with the average value of a three-year-old, 60,000-mile vehicle dropping by 1.5%, equating to approximately £260, according to data from Cap HPI.
Tributes have poured in for Sherwoods Motor Group founder Alasdair MacConachie OBE who died on Christmas Day at Darlington Memorial Hospital aged 78 following a short illness.
KGM Motors has added family-run Ryders of Warrington Limited to its dealer network which has rebranded as Ryders KGM.
Vertu Motors has appointed a new non-executive director (NED) who brings extensive people strategy and retail strategy experience gained at the likes of Marks And Spencer and Asda.
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Family run business TMS Motor Group has secured its third Kia dealership with an acquisition completed just ahead of Christmas.
The DfT has today launched a consultation asking for industry views on the Government's restoration of the 2030 petrol and diesel new car ban. Elements include gathering views on which full hybrid and plug-in hybrids could be sold still alongside zero emission vehicles, and what approach should be taken for vans and low volume OEMs.
Honda and Nissan are planning to merge in a strategic move to counter growing competition from the Chinese car industry.
Top 10 AM100 group Arnold Clark has expanded, taking on new Renault and Dacia dealerships at Birkenhead and Liverpool.
A "stagnant" MOT fee, capped at a maximum fee of £54.85 for cars, light commercial vehicles and motorhomes and £29.65 for motorcycles, is creating "serious economic risk" to the viability of the garage sector, warns the Independent Garage Association.
There is less than a month left for car and van dealers to enter the 2025 AM Awards for automotive retailers.
Iain Forsyth will become the new managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK on March 1, 2025.
A mechanic demonstrated "pure stupidity" when he took out a customer's vehicle which had been left for repairs, Belfast Crown Court heard this month.
UK car production was down by almost a third (30.1%) in November year-on-year in what was the ninth consecutive month of decline in 2024.
Mitchell Motor Group has helped its customers, staff, suppliers and OEM partners get in the festive spirit with a 'Sing Your Heart Out' carols event at Chester Cathedral.
Dealer group DM Keith, which became the UK's 50th largest motor retailer in this year's AM100 list, is opening another dealership for ambitious Chinese car brand BYD on January 2, 2025.
Park's Motor Group is set to start 2025 with expansion in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Motherwell through an acquisition of multiple dealerships.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced an extension for firms to respond to complaints about motor finance agreements that do not involve discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs).
Brayleys Cars has announced the promotion of Dave Carter to the position of operations director.
Tech firm MAD Devs has launched a new digital aftersales department as part of its cloud-based iStoreDOCS document management system to streamline service and repair processes for dealerships.
The Suzuki Ignis has been crowned the most reliable 4x4 in the UK, according to new findings from warranty specialist Warranty Solutions Group (WSG).
Chinese brand GWM’s new Haval Jolian Pro SUV will be priced from £23,995, when it launches in February.
Europe’s car manufacturers are facing mounting concerns about their long-term viability as they grapple with rising car prices and intensifying competition, according to a report from Jato Dynamics.
