AM speaks with dealers and manufacturers to see what steps they have taken to prepare for GDPR.
The GDPR gives dealers a chance to review how they handle information in every area of their business, not just those affected by the new data legislation.
A hire purchase firm is beginning to pay almost £15m in redress to customers after intervention by the Financial Conduct Authority.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has responded to the Government cyber hacking guidelines and called for 'qualified technicians' to help combat the issue.
The Financial Conduct Authority has published proposals to require dealers to better manage risks of non-compliance in staff's pay and performance management.
Podcast service Acast has teamed with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to enable drivers to listen to podcasts safely.
The PCP industry is booming. Thousands of drivers every year walk off the showroom forecourt with a brand new motor and a freshly signed PCP agreement to go along with it.
DealTrak has partnered with used car finance provider Oodle Finance as part of a deal which will see the Leeds-based business’ clients access a wider range of products and services.
There are many areas of motor retail that can be subject to VAT risk and failing to apply the right VAT treatment in these situations can lead to assessments for underpaid VAT and the threat of penalties and interest.
A dramatic fall in complaints shows self-regulation has killed the ‘Arthur Daley’ stereotype, says the Chartered Trading Standards Institute’s Tim Milsom
To defend against ever-stronger consumer rights, car dealers need an organised approach to evidence
There are many areas of motor retail that can be subject to VAT risk and failing to apply the right VAT treatment can lead to assessments for underpaid VAT and the threat of penalties and interest.
The FCA took over the regulation of consumer credit in April 2014. What’s happened since?
Frontline Solutions managing director Martin Hill has announced the rebranding of the business as DealTrak as part of an expansion phase which will see it move into a larger headquarters in Leeds city centre.
MotoNovo Finance’s unique MotorV8 measurement and reward programme, which evidences dealerships’ FCA compliance, is now benefiting over 3,000 dealers.
Knowing what to do if the worst happens can help your business to keep trading after fires, floods or other disasters.
Car dealers can use the latest technology and training to protect themselves and their assets, whether inside the dealership or exposed on the forecourt
Activity relating to the VAT treatment of dealer deposits and a possibility some dealers have declared too much VAT has led HMRC to review dealer incentives.
The UK automotive industry will struggle to prepare for new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to a lack of consultancy services.
A firm has been fined £159,300 by the Financial Conduct Authority for failures relating to its sale of commercial vehicle add-on insurance products.
