Record UK inflation was accompanied by a further 29% year-on-year rise in used car values during January, according to data published by Auto Trader.
A broader range of aftersales sector reports has been launched by epyx in a bid to boost car retailers’ service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work.
A 127% surge in vehicle test drives during January suggests that demand remains buoyant and car buyers are “willing to wait for what they want”, according to iTrackLEADS.
Regit has acted on its assertion that motorists need more education on electric and hybrid vehicles with the launch of an EV hub on its all-new Digital Garage.
Lee Fox has joined Cox Automotive as the new managing director for Cox Automotive Vehicle Solutions to help strengthen its senior leadership team in Europe.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is set to launch GarageSafe to establish and maintain access to security level vehicle information for independent garages.
Warranty provider, WMS Group has appointed Robin Cundell as its new UK finance director.
Vauxhall will work with its dealers to advise customers on the process of offering their home charging points for use as part of a community charging network.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested following a late-night vandalism spree which resulted in damage to every car at WeBuyAnyCar’s Swindon depot.
Accident Repair Group Alton Cars Ltd has been acquired in a Management Buyout (MBO) which secures a succession plan for founder Tony Parish.
Used car buyers have been told they must “get used to a significantly older profile of vehicle” as supply shortages look set to continue into 2023.
Putting people first holds the key to success with the car retail agency model.
More than one-in-five nearly new used cars advertised via Auto Trader are now priced above their brand-new equivalents after a further 31.3% year-on-year rise in values during January.
The future of franchised retailers’ motor finance FCA ruling on discretionary commissions has lead to greater transparency, but few dealers are reporting any noticeable variation to income as a result.
Bumper has expanded its executive team with four new appointments to prepare for the next stage of its growth in automotive payments.
Cox Automotive has launched a new global mobility division that will aim to harness its knowhow in fleet logistics, vehicle lifecycle management and electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
With December’s publication of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) second consultation on its new all-encompassing Consumer Duty protocols and the automotive retail sector now subject to commission disclosure regulations, motor finance has once again been reassessing how it operates.
Insurance and warranty firm Opteven Group is restructuring its UK business including WMS Group.
Approximately 50,000 MOT testers have yet to complete their annual assessment, according to data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Marriot Motor Group has formed a new partnership with iStoreDOCS to help boost data security it provides to customers.
Vendigital has achieved a top-20 ranking in the Financial Times Leading UK Management Consultants special report, for the third year running.
Paragon Bank’s Motor Finance managing director Julian Rance has suggested that used car values will remain robust for "three to four years" as elelctric vehicles (EV) start to dominate registrations.
In the latest of Automotive Management's (AM) '10 minutes with...' feature series Tom Seymour sat down with National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) chief executive Sue Robinson.
Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) has extended its defleet relationship with Manheim for another five years, taking the partnership to December 2026.
Automotive Management (AM) Live served up a packed agenda of seminars and presentations in three theatres focussing on key aspects of the car retail business.
