Stellantis will issue all of its UK and European franchised car retail partners with two-year termination notices as part of a reorganisation of its distribution networks ahead of the introduction of new Block Exemption rules.
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Fisker has revealed that it will open a London experience centre in 2022 to showcase its zero-emission Ocean SUV to potential customers.
A House of Commons Public Accounts Committee report into the transition to zero emission vehicles has highlighted the lack of “a clear published plan” to meet its goal of banning new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has launched a division in Northern Ireland to ‘outline dealers’ priorities’ and ‘tackle issues’ affecting them.
Pendragon’s leadership team are today preparing for a shareholder revolt as Hedin Group joined other key stakeholders in stating it will vote against “out of tune” bonus payments.
Genesis Motor UK has revealed the prices of its G80 saloon and GV80 SUV ahead of the Hyundai premium brand’s launch of its online-only car sales this summer.
Subaru and Isuzu importer International Motor Group (IM) is in advanced talks with the Colt Car Company (CCC) to take on the Mitsubishi Motors in the UK aftersales franchise this autumn.
The Department for Transport’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has confirmed there wil be more "overnight" changes to plug-in car grant (PiCG) EV incentives as part of a "managed exit" from Government.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to focus its efforts on clarifying the terms and conditions of finance agreements and making it easier for customers to complain in a new Customer Duty.
The board of directors at Cambria Automobiles has confirmed that chief executive Mark Lavery has been given more time to negotiate a management buy-out (MBO) of the AM100 car retail PLC.
Drive Motor Retail has further expanded its previously Vauxhall-dominated franchise portfolio with the addition of three new MG Motor UK dealerships in Leicester, Bristol and Darlington.
TrustFord has continued the consolidation of the Ford's car retail network in London through the acquisition of Cambria Automobiles’ franchises in Croydon and Wimbledon.
MOT bookings rose 160% year-on-year last month as the aftermarket sector performed "ahead of expectations" in a lockdown-hit Q1.
Motorpoint is the sole car retail partner of a newly-launched £10 million Clean Air Zone vehicle scrappage scheme launched by Birmingham City Council to combat CO2 emissions in the city.
Polestar UK plans to get up to 30,000 car buyers behind the wheel of its Polestar 2 performance electric vehicle (EV) with the help of a new ‘test drive hub’ in Milton Keynes.
Johnsons Cars has revealed a 14.1% rise in turnover and a 410% rise in profit before tax in a COVID-impacted 2020 annual financial results statement.
More than two-thirds of motorists disagree with the UK Government’s assertion that self-driving cars should be allowed on UK roads later this year.
Aston Barclay’s decision to allow car buyers to return to its auction halls when COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ ended in April has delivered a 17% uplift in attendances.
Vertu Motors chief executive Robert Forrester has said the AM100 PLC will continue to drive a “big brand” profile through high-profile marketing after adding 30 car retail outlets in 15 months.
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes has said the used car retail sector can look forward with “renewed optimism” after an 8.9% decline in sales during Q1.
