Consumer champion Martin Lewis’s free tool for consumers to probe whether they were victims of discretionary commission agreements (DCAs) has logged the filing of over half a million complaints.
Eight out of ten insurance firms have agreed to pause sales of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance at the request of the financial watchdog.
The UK would be wise to appoint a ‘car czar’ charged with coordinating efforts to promote electric vehicles,
The European Commission has launched surprise checks at tyre manufacturers across several member states, investigating potential price fixing.
Brussels must stop dragging its feet and deliver sector-specific legislation on vehicle data access before new cyber security laws risk blocking efforts.
Mark Field, chief executive of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) explains why its new campaign will be built on positivity… not fear.
The pressure on UK motor retailers to identify vulnerable customers ahead of the motor finance sales process has increased since the arrival of the latest regulatory regime, and Jonathan Barrett, chief executive of Comentis, shares his thoughts on what this means for regulated firms.
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TC Harrison Group is investing in systems and training to help its workforce identify and support vulnerable customers in line with Financial Conduct Authority demands.
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
The UK national sales companies of carmakers Toyota and Hyundai have been warned by the Advertising Standards Authority for making marketing claims about the rapid charging capability of electric vehicles which it has ruled as "misleading".
The Competition and Markets Authority has reversed its previous decision regarding Copart's acquisition of Hills Motors.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned there will be "swift action" for those that ignore its new Consumer Duty standards.
Mike Todd, chief executive of Volkswagen Financial Services UK, shares his thoughts about the Financial Conduct Authority's new Consumer Duty regime which begins on July 31.
Law firm Walker Morris has appointed Russell Kelsall as a partner and head of consumer and motor finance in its regulatory team.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made Therese Chambers and Steve Smart its joint executive directors of enforcement and market oversight.
A new Compliance Forum, centred around three half-day events, is hoped to help BVRLA members improve their understanding of the ongoing "period of remarkable regulatory realignment" and the future of motor finance.
The current consultation on plans to change the MOT test has been extended after the motortrade lobbied the Department for Transport (DfT).
Alarm raised by the Financial Conduct Authority that some firms are behind in their planning with just six months until Consumer Duty rules comes into effect.
AM is hosting a webinar for law firm Freeths this Thursday to give UK motor retailers insights into how they must prepare for the Consumer Duty, the new regime from the Financial Conduct Authority.
