Eurorepar Car Service has seen a 35% increase in the average monthly transaction value of garages offering its Drive Now Pay later flexible finance service.
Gravells Bridgend has won the Dealer of the Year Award at the 2021 Kia UK Dealer Excellence Awards.
Dealer attitudes suggest a level of uncertainty about a 2022 car retail market increasingly defined by vehicle availability, the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and moves from manufacturers towards an agency franchise model.
Trevor Boswell has been promoted to head of SecretService, having joined the business last year.
Car dealers “smashed” historical automotive retail trends to record a net £50,000 profit in November, according to the latest sector KPIs published by ASE.
Toyota and Lexus have teamed up with Amazon to launch new online stores which aim to harness the convenience of online shopping for their customers.
The recruitment and retention of mechanics and MOT testers is set to remain as a key challenge for garages and workshops this year, according to The Motor Ombudsman.
Hyundai Motor UK is rolling out a new fully contactless digital aftersales system across its dealer network.
High performing car or van service workshops are urged to put themselves forward for the 2022 AM Awards, following the introduction of categories aimed specifically at the service, maintenance and repair sector.
Long-serving Mercedes car retailer Sandown Group has opened its first venture with the Mercedes-Benz Vans franchise.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has donated £20,000 to automotive charity Ben to help the charity provide vital support to people in the automotive sector.
Cazoo has partnered with WhoCanFixMyCar to launch two and three-year CazooCare servicing and MoT plans for its UK customers at point of purchase.
Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) InMotion Ventures fund, Porsche Ventures and Silicon Valley-based Autotech Ventures have contributed to a £9 million fund-raising round by Bumper.
Vertu Motors has completed a £600,000 investment a new Bristol Street Motors aftersales service centre specialising in Stellantis brands Vauxhall, Citroen, and Peugeot.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced its IMI Student Membership has received sponsorship from Autotech Academy.
A new technology platform has been launched to help dealers drive longer customer relationships and greater lifetime value.
In AM’s latest ‘5 Minutes with…’ supplier interview Petronas Lubricants International UK market manager, Carl Sault, reflects on the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the switch to electric vehicles (EV).
Halfords has redoubled its focus on offering vehicle servicing and tyres with the £62 million acquisition of the National service centre network.
Steer Automotive Group has laid claim to the title of “UK’s fastest growing accident repair group” after completing the acquisition of Tyne Tees Vehicle Repair Group (TTVRG).
Subaru UK has followed Isuzu UK with the offer of a free Quick Check winter safety and condition inspection.
