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Grove Group names new digital manager

Grove Group has appointed Dale Ingram as the national digital sales manager. His appointment will support the group’s ambition to develop its branch and digital strategy. Graham Sutcliffe, managing director, […]

Research reveals range of labour rates

New research has revealed the discrepancy between garage labour rates around the country. According to What Car?, the cheapest areas charge as little as £47 per hour and the priciest […]

Commercial vehicle market growth continues

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the third consecutive month in March, rising by 17.3% to 47,634 units. According to the latest figures published by the […]

Video tech underexploited in dealerships

New research from CitNOW has found that while prospective car buyers attach significant importance to interior images when searching for new and used cars online, many dealers are falling short […]

Kia sets new sales records

Kia UK has recorded its biggest ever month and quarter for new car sales, with 19,703 sold in March and 32,255 in the first quarter of 2023. The records reflect […]

Car sales surge as supply chain pressures ease

UK new car registrations in March bounced back by 18.2%, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase saw 287,825 units delivered, […]

Cost of living bites as car finance dips

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes fell in February 2023 by five per cent compared with the same […]

SsangYong Motors and EMTEC launch apprenticeship search

SsangYong Motors UK has renewed its partnership with EMTEC while also announced plans to relaunch its Technician Apprenticeship Programme. The three-year programme includes eight, one-week long modules per year, delivered […]

EV loans support record JBR Capital results

Automotive finance provider JBR Capital has reported record first quarter results, as well as the appointment of Simon Goodyear as new Chief Technology Officer. The company achieved an all-time high […]

Henkel unveils new training support

Adhesives and sealants specialist Henkel is extending its support to manufacturers through a comprehensive range of survey and training services, with the aim of helping them reduce costs and improve […]

Parking services top drivers’ wish-list

Finding parking spaces is the most desired in-car connected feature, according to the latest Connected Features Interest Survey Report carried out by TechInsights. The report assessed 28 connected features, with […]