Lookers, one of the leading UK motor retail and aftersales service groups, has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2014 Revenue increased 23% to £304bn (2013: £246bn) Operating profit also increased 31% to £766m (2013: £584m) Adjusted profit before tax increased 35% to £650m (2013: [...]

Prolonged weakness of the Euro against many other currencies could be beneficial to European vehicle manufacturers, although the effects will vary, according to a report by Moody’s Prolonged weakness of the euro against many other currencies could be beneficial to European automotive manufacturers, although the [...]

On 25 March at The Waldorf Hilton in London, Marketforce's third annual Motor Insurance Summit will be taking a uniquely future-focused look at the motor insurance industry Delegates will be gaining insights on all the hot topics at the forefront of change in the industry, from speakers including: Francois-Xavier [...]

According to new research, the automotive aftersales experience has a direct impact on the proportion of customers who return to the same manufacturer brand The research carried out by Motoringcouk, found that if franchised dealers win in the service business, they are much more likely to win the loyalty of the [...]

Insurers need to continue to tackle reputational challenges and gain greater public trust if they are to maximise the potential of the data revolution to benefit customers, Huw Evans, ABI director general, will say today, 4 March Speaking at Experian’s Insurance Summit, Huw Evans will set out the scale of the [...]

Bodyshop Solutions is further expanding its team with two new appointments Jayne Spikings has joined as technical sales, further strengthening its northern field sales team, and will be demonstrating and selling the full range of bodyshop equipment that the company offers She comes with a great deal of bodyshop [...]

Axalta Coating Systems has opened a latest generation manufacturing facility in Shanghai to produce waterborne coatings for China’s growing automobile market The newest and one of Axalta’s most advanced waterborne production facilities, the plant reflects the key role that China plays in Axalta’s global [...]

GAP is ‘still an essential part of the aftersales product portfolio’ as the FCA’s consultation period draws to a close, believes The Warranty Group Divisional director Ciaron Whelan said that most dealers who already have a structured approach to sales will be able to continue selling GAP in a broadly similar [...]

Poor provision of careers advice is a road block to economic growth, says Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Poor provision of careers advice is a road block to economic growth, says Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) The warning follows IMI sponsored research from the Industry Apprentice Council (IAC), [...]

Amending the date on which you want your car insurance policy to become 'active' could reduce your premium by hundreds of pounds, according to Which research Which Money collected quotations from 15 major providers for a Ford Focus driver living in South London - and found that changing your start date by just one [...]