Richard Harrison is stepping down as managing director of Seat and Cupa UK to take a “well-earned career break” after 16 years with Volkswagen Group.
Ebay Motors Group has revealed the fastest selling used electric vehicle for June, with all selling in under 28 days.
Sinclair Group has partnered with Chinese-owned GWM Ora with a new showroom in Swansea.
Over half AM’s readers believe the UK’s established car brands will struggle to defend their market share against new electric vehicle (EV) focussed entrants.
A new report from Thatcham Research has highlighted that battery electric vehicle (BEV) accident claims are 25.5% pricier and take 14% longer to repair due to evolving industry knowledge.
The UK's new van and LCV market grew by 31.0% in June, with 34,630 units registered, the best performance since 2019, as supply chain shortages eased and larger vans dominated sales.
Average used car prices increased by 3.2% in June to £17,756, rising at the fastest rate in eight months, according to the latest data from Auto Trader.
Now is the time to create raving advocates for electric vehicles in every dealership in the country, believes Fraser Brown, managing director of automotive consultancy MotorVise.
The new car retail registrations increased by 14.8% in June, but fleets are continuing to lead the market, according to the latest data by SMMT.
Nearly a third of motorists (29%) are buying or leasing their next car without taking a test drive, according to new data from flexible leasing provider SOGO.
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FRF Group has snapped up Marshall’s Toyota and Lexus showrooms in Cardiff and Newport for an undisclosed sum.
Kia is offering two free services and 12 months of discounted public network charging on its EV6, Niro EV and Soul EV as part of its summer offers.
The IGA has said it has secured access to security-related repair and maintenance information (SERMI) for UK independent dealers and workshops.
Dealers saw welcome stability in demand in June but continued to battle with limited supply, according to eBay Motors Group.
Letting customers self-serve their motor finance needs is proving the most effective route to Consumer Duty compliance, iVendi is reporting.
Steven Eagell Group has completed the acquisition of nine Toyota and three Lexus dealerships from Marshall Motor Group for an undisclosed sum.
Nissan has launched a new subscription offering for its electric and hybrid models that bundles all motoring costs except charging and fuel from £645 a month.
Steer is continuing to expand at a rapid pace with the addition of 32 locations with the acquisition of Apollo Motor Group and Balgores Motors.
Volkswagen UK has appointed David Hanna as its head of network sales.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found motor insurers need to improve how they treat vulnerable customers and handle claims, and end paying out low for write-offs
Stellantis is reorganising its Distrigo parts network across Europe and the UK and will now distribute parts across the full breadth of the group’s brands.
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A fraudulent car dealer has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after confessing to swindling customers by selling unsafe vehicles that posed serious risks to their lives.
Breakdown service the AA has introduced a fleet of twelve electric vehicles (EVs) to its existing fleet, including three vans equipped with mobile charging capabilities to rescue EV drivers in a muddle.
Car dealer group Pendragon, which trades as Evans Halshaw and Stratstone, is beginning the search for a new chairman of the board. Ian Filby is leaving.
Vertu Motors' Internet Sales Team will be participating in a 177 mile Coast and Castles bike ride in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Tesla secured record volumes in May across Europe with a 2.63% market share, according to the latest data from JATO Dynamics.
Arnold Clark has opened its first Electric Car Centre in Sydenham, London as the business continues to establish specialist expertise in zero emission vehicles.
The winners of the 2023 Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars award have been announced, recognising the motoring industry’s best up-and-coming talent spanning 11 categories.
