Kia, MG, Hyundai and Dacia were among the top performing car brands in the UK as they defied the automotive sector’s supply issues to swell sales through their dealer networks.
The growth leaders for UK new car registrations are offering models with an average monthly personal contract purchase (PCP) price of just £230.50.
UK’s new car registrations slumped to their worst June since 1996 after ongoing component supply issues contributed to a 24.3% decline - but the cost of living crisis is yet to bite.
As the UK’s automotive retail sector digests the new car registrations data from H1 2022, AM’s David Francis takes an in-depth look at the trends in the first five months of the year.
Dick Lovett has submitted a planning application to create a new flagship Porsche Centre in South Wales.
Nissan has introduced a new powertrain for its best-selling Qashqai crossover, which promises to improve fuel efficiency and deliver the driving experience of an electric model.
Early talks over a potential £200 million Saudi Arabian investment in British supercar maker Aston Martin are said to be underway after share prices dipped to a new record low.
Volvo Car UK has followed its recent launch of direct-to-consumer online used car sales with the launch of Volvo Fleet and Business Online following a successful pilot scheme.
The UK car manufacturing sector was described as “deeply troubled” as soaring energy costs and competition from the EU tempered optimism following the first uplift in productivity for 10 months.
Quality, performance and style are more important to owners than value for money according to the latest Auto Express Driver Power car brands survey.
Volvo Car UK commercial director Matt Galvin has called his time with the brand “the best seven years of my career” ahead of the start of a new role with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer NIO.
Raids have been carried out on Hyundai and Kia’s European offices as authorities investigate suspicions that over 210,000 diesel vehicles may have been fitted with illegal defeat devices.
Tesla has opened the doors to its new Bournemouth electric vehicle (EV) store after completing its move into Inchcape’s former Porsche Centre in the Dorset town.
Urgent action to address a 50% rise in energy bills is UK car manufacturers’ “number one ask” as the sector seeks help from Government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said.
Honda UK has confirmed that pricing for its new hybrid-only Civic e:HEV hatchback will start at £29,595 when the 11th-generation model goes on sale later this year.
Marshall Motor Group’s car manufacturer franchise partners have given their backing to the AM100 retail group’s new Constellation Automotive leadership team.
Hyundai and Kia defied car manufacturing’s supply shortages to grow their European market share by 10% year-on-year during May.
Drive Motor Retail has welcomed six new recruits to its Leicester car dealership operation after expanding its MG Motor UK showroom.
TrustFord has taken a step closer to taking its car retail operations to Scotland with the submission of a planning application for a dealership in Aberdeen.
Toyota will recall 2,200 versions of its bZ4X debut electric vehicle (EV) destined for European customers after identifying a fault which could see wheels could come loose.
