Government has opened consultation over a proposed electric vehicle (EV) mandate that would demand that at least half of all new car sales emitted zero exhaust emissions by 2028.
Volkswagen has been recognised as the UK’s best automotive brand in YouGov’s Automotive & Mobility Ranking 2022.
Genesis UK has expanded its home test drive programme to offer nationwide coverage for customers looking to experience a Genesis car ahead of purchase.
Nissan GB has confirmed that there will be no change to plans for the UK launch of its flagship Ariya EV, despite reports of delays.
New dealer appointments and an expanded model range are expected to underpin DS Automobiles’ 2022 drive to sell twice as many new cars as it did in 2021.
The UK automotive sector has suffered its worst March new car registrations result since 1998, with Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes stating that it “lays bare the challenges ahead”.
Few industry executives expect all UK car sales networks will be operating under agency contracts by the end of the decade, however the switch to agency is predicted for a sizeable portion.
Kia UK has revealed details of new electrified Niro model range, which features hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fully electric drivetrain options.
Ahead of this week’s publication of Q1 new car registrations figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), AM takes a look at February's trends and how Russia “threw a hammer and sickle into the works” of a 2022 recovery.
Growing concerns about the automotive supply chain, a potential energy crisis and consumer confidence crash are feeding fears about the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on UK car retail.
Renault Retail Group will be the first Dacia retailer to adopt the brand’s new corporate identity at its dealerships, with rebadged vehicles on their way later in 2022.
Sytner Group has added a trio of BMW and Mini dealerships with the acquisition of Stevenage-based Specialist Cars.
Mazda has introduced a Gender Balance Initiative to increase the representation of women in front-line and senior management roles across its UK dealer network.
All-electric city car brand smart is set to upscale its customer offering with the unveiling of a new SUV model developed in partnership with Geely.
HR Owen is set to become the first international car retail partner of US-based hypercar manufacturer Czinger Vehicles.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations by 46% by 2030.
Lotus Cars has revealed its first ever 'lifestyle' electric vehicle, a crossover SUV, that will go on sale next year.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has recorded the weakest February for UK car manufacturing since 2009, with output down -41.3% versus February 2021 at 61,657 units.
Honda has revealed plans to launch three new electric vehicles (EV) in Europe following the unveiling of its new hybrid-only Civic e:HEV hatchback.
Skoda is set to launch three new affordable electric vehicles (EV) and a new “design language” after delivering 878,200 vehicles delivered worldwide in 2021.
