In the latest of a monthly 'guest opinion' feature Volkswagen Financial Services UK chief executive Mike Todd explains why the automotive sector must continue to drive the green travel agenda despite rising energy prices.
Land Rover dominated Dealer Auction’s August ranking of car brands and models offering the largest sales margin to car retailers.
Toyota has re-stated its intention to build 9.7 million vehicles in its current fiscal year, despite being forced to cut production by 150,000 units in October and November.
Endeavour Automotive will be one of the first retail businesses to move into Grade II Listed Battersea Power Station when it moves its Polestar electric vehicle (EV) franchise next month.
An optional double-bed conversion for the Dacia Jogger MPV has been revealed as part of the value-driven car brands plans to create a more rugged and sustainable future model range.
Eastern Western Motor Group (EWMG) is working “tirelessly” to establish a new Volkswagen Van Centre after being appointed as the commercial vehicle brand’s franchisee in Edinburgh.
Mercedes and MG were the only franchises to prevent a Lexus lock-out as the Japanese car brand emerged as car retailers’ favourite manufacturer partners for a seventh successive NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey.
Porsche’s IPO plan to boost its electric vehicle (EV) development plans with the help of a multi-million-pound funding boost and additional “entrepreneurial freedom” could yet be scuppered, it has been claimed.
Tesla’s Model Y set record safety scores in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash testing as electric vehicle (EV) newcomers Ora and Genesis also achieved five-star ratings.
Yeomans Group were recipients of three out of 10 awards at the 2022 Honda Dealer Awards held a Sky Gardens in London.
Nissan has opened its order books for the new version of its “iconic” X-Trial seven-seat SUV, with prices starting from £32,030.
August’s new car registrations winners included Citroen, Cupra, Dacia and Tesla as the retailers helped UK automotive to only its second month of growth in 2022.
A ‘Citroën EVent’ set to be launched on World EV Day (September 9) will give car retail customers £750 off the Stellantis brand’s range of zero-emissions vehicles.
September’s new car sales will be a ‘true barometer’ of the UK’s automotive recovery after a 1.2% rise in August registrations left the sector down 10.7% down year-to-date.
High-performance electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar has grown its revenues 95% and registrations by 123% during the first half of 2022 – and has yet to expand its one-model car range.
BMW is starting production of hydrogen powertrains at its Munich plant as part of an alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) strategy which includes mass-production in future.
Volvo Cars has announced the appointment of Steve Catlin as managing director of Volvo Car Financial Services UK (VCFSUK).
Car manufacturers’ supply issues are proving 'as damaging as COVID-19' to European car sales, according to Jato Dynamics.
Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) plan to open its own car retail stores as it embarks on a process of “reimagining every aspect of our Jaguar business” has sparked uncertainty among its franchised car dealers.
Hendy Group has revealed plans to unite the Renault and Nissan brands at a new-build showroom facility in Eastleigh, near Southampton.
