The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for energy crisis relief from Government after the UK’s car manufacturing output declined by 11.3% in April.
Electric car brand Smart yesterday revealed aims to ramp up car sales once deliveries begin of the first of its new generation of cars, the Smart #1.
Volkswagen Group has settled a UK dieselgate litigation comprised of over 70,000 claimants with the payment of a £193 million out of court settlement.
Top Euro NCAP safety test results have been delivered by the Kia EV6, Volvo C40 Recharge, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Volkswagen Multivan in its latest round of crash tests.
Dacia UK has “decommissioned” its pioneering online new car retail portal as it bids to improve its omnichannel customer journey for customers.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed a plan to axe up to 20% of its German franchised dealerships and 10% of its global network by 2025 as part of its shift to a direct, agency model retail model.
Citroën UK has announced the pricing and specification of its tiny Ami electric vehicle (EV), with the entry-level version on sales from £7,695.
Lookers has continued to invest in its Volkswagen car dealerships with an investment of £2.1 million to transform its Preston franchised site into a “showcase location” for the German brand.
Former Ford of Britain managing director Andy Barratt has said that he is targeting his “next adventure” after resigning his post with Toyota and Lexus, at Al-Futtaim in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Vauxhall is “at the vanguard of automotive retail” after one-in-five of its March new car sales resulted from customer orders placed online.
Tesla has opened up part of its Supercharger charge point network to owners of electric vehicles (EV) produced by rival car manufacuring brands.
Mercedes-Benz will refocus its model line-up in high-profit luxury segments, dropping cheaper models.
Navigation and safety technology already freely accessed by motorists emerged as the services that the majority were most willing to pay for in a connected car study conducted by YouGov.
Volvo Cars is set to integrate and consolidate electric vehicle (EV) charging functions and payment into the Volvo Cars app.
Dacia UK brand director Luke Broad has said that the budget motoring brand has “seized every opportunity” as it celebrates the results of its first year under the ‘Renaulution’ strategy.
SsangYong Motors UK has expanded its dealer network with the addition of North City SsangYong.
Mazda UK sales director Peter Allibon has discussed the Japanese brand’s challenging launch of online retail, its direct vehicle imports to the UK and agency model retail in a wide-ranging interview with the AM News Show.
Marshall Motor Group has succeeded in condensing the operations of three Audi premium car dealerships into one flagship location with the opening of its new Audi Centre in South East London.
Vauxhall has removed its Insignia to align its range to “UK market trends” as it moves towards the full electrification of its new car models.
Audi has suspended the production of its A4, A5 and A8 saloon cars as component supplies continue to hamper the German premium car manufacturer.
