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Planning officials in Bolton gave way to Volvo Car UK corporate identity (CI) demands after "threats" over the potential withdrawal of a scheme to build a new showroom in the city.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) customers will be able to swap models when it suits them as part of the premium car manufacturer’s new Pivotal car subscription service.
Nissan has followed a string of car manufacturers in offering a three-month PCP finance payment holiday offer on models across its range of vehicles.
Hardly a year goes by without the role of regulation in the economy being reconsidered. Even now, in the midst of a national crisis, the debate continues.
Car dealers across the UK delivered “robust car sales” growth as the easing of Government lockdown measures unlocked their ability to trade in June.
The all-electric version of Citroen’s new C-segment C4 hatchback – the e-C4 – could account for up to 10% of global sales, according to the PSA Group brand’s chief executive Vincent Cobee.
The car retail sector is divided over suggestions by the Bank of England’s chief economist that the UK is already on track for a V-shaped recovery from the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Lookers has requested that the listing of its ordinary shares be temporarily suspended, pending publication of its 2019 annual financial results.
Over 20 employees could be at risk of redundancy at Cambria Automobiles’ Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) dealership in Swindon as part of plans to mitigate against the impact of COVID-19.
Car retailers in Leicester fear that a stalling of lockdown easing measures resulting from a localised outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus in the city could see their recovery efforts unravel.
There remains insufficient data to forecast a V- or U-shaped COVID-19 car retail recovery in Europe after sales declined by 57% across the region in May, according to Jato Dynamics.
The investigation into fraud at Lookers has exposed a £19 million ‘black hole’ resulting from overstated supplier bonuses, fraudulent expenses claims and the inconsistent application of policies, processes and accounting standards.
Tremont Garage’s managing director has cited “unprecedented events” for his decision to close his family-run Ford car dealership in Llandrindod Wells.
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group has closed its car dealerships in Bromley, Caterham and Chelsea as part of a “realignment” of its operations in the London market area.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for “dedicated support to drive a successful restart” after revealing that COVID-19 shutdowns caused a 95.4% slump in UK car production in May.
One-in-ten car buyers plan to head online to purchase their next vehicle according to BuyaCar research indicating that specialist online traders are set to gain increased market traction.
June delivered its first rise in used car values since 2009 in a two-tier post-lockdown market defined by increased demand for older, cheaper vehicles, according to Cap HPI.
The Peter Vardy Group has introduced a “Two-Metre Greeter” role to its car showrooms in Scotland as part of a £100,000 COVID-19 protection package rolled out ahead of their June 29 re-opening.
Auto Trader has vowed to repay the funding its accessed through the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) in its annual financial results for 2019/20.
