Modern car buyers bring new expectations, but also new opportunities for franchised dealerships.
The UK automotive sector suffered its most severe downturn in business conditions for six-and-a-half years between April and May, according to a survey published by NatWest and IHS Markit today.
Diesel’s market share drops to 27.7% YTD as Euro 6 benefits appear lost on consumers
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Hyundai’s petrol-powered Tucson SUV was the UK’s fastest selling used car for a third consecutive month as it was joined at the top of the fast-turn rankings by Vauxhall’s Crossland X during May.
Failing to report early suspicions of fraudulent activity to the finance regulator has left Bank of Scotland with a £45.5 million fine.
Chorley Group chairman Andrew Turner will is preparing for a fund-raising trek to Everest Base Camp after receieving being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to the local community.
Tesla has continued in its bid to honour 325,000 global reservations of its Model 3 electric vehicle (EV) with the completing of a successful first day of deliveries to UK customers.
Honda UK says it has no plans for a mass cull, but dealerships may be cut by close to a third as it pursues ‘sustainable profitability’ for those that remain
Former Zoopla commercial director Athena Hubble has been appointed as carwow’s first UK managing director as part of a trio of senior hires from the property wesbite, Deliveroo and Hearst.
TDR Capital is in advanced talks to buy BCA Marketplace for £1.9bn.
Peugeot is set to follow-up the launch of its new e-208 electric vehicle (EV) with the arrival of an all-electric version of its 2008 SUV – called the e-2008.
Manheim has agreed a new five-year deal with used car supermarket operator Big Motoring World.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has described the Department for Transport’s (DfT) granting of a derogation for non-RDE compliant vehicles as “very positive”.
Unpredictable trading conditions prompted a drop in retail demand for 65% of car dealers, according to the latest sentiment survey from Modix.
Farnell Land Rover has unveiled the results of a £4 million JLR Arch Concept redevelopment of its Guiseley showroom.
Used car dealers told CarGurus that they have come face-to-face with snakes, parrots and a rifle on test drives in a survey to determine the most bizarre things car buyers brought along for the ride.
The Mayor of London’s plans to get London ready for an electric revolution does not address the current gap in skills for those that will need to work on electric vehicles (EVs) in future.
The motor finance sector’s prime lenders appear to be tightening their lending rules just at a point in time when used car retailers need greater flexibility from their motor finance, says Startline.
Garages are charging up to 60% more in certain parts of the UK for basic MOT and servicing work, according to a new study by Bookmygarage.com.
Sytner Group’s Car People used car supermarket network has been rebranded and brought under the CarShop banner.
The finalists for new awards being presented at tonight’s AM100 Dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel have been revealed. New for 2019, not only will guests learn about the key developments in the annual AM100 listing of the UK’s largest franchised dealers, but a small number of awards will also be handed out.
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SG Petch has had its plans to transform a former Morrisons supermarket in Sunderland into a car dealership approved by the city’s council.
Car dealerships are more appealing than ever according to the findings of a survey which found 55% of car buyers now plan to make a visit.
Volkswagen will provide an eight-year/100,000 mile warranty on the batteries in its new range of ID electric cars.
Local garage and mechanic comparison service whocanfixmycar.com has named the Audi A1 as the UK’s most reliable car, following analysis of its data.
The mass adoption of hybrid vehicles is the most efficient way to lower global vehicle CO2 emissions amid a shortage in the supply of batteries to full electric vehicles (EVs), according to Emissions Analytics.
Bentley Motors has appointed Florian Spinoly as director of product and marketing after Christophe Georges became the luxury performance car brand’s president and chief executive for the Americas.
Renault has revealed the new third-generation Zoe EV, which has a new battery and new electric motor to deliver a 242-mile zero-emissions range.
