Volvo names Jim Rowan as new CEO
Volvo has announced that Jim Rowan will replace Håkan Samuelsson as CEO and president on 21 March. Rowan is currently CEO of Ember Technologies, and was previously CEO of the […]
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Sweet 16 for SsangYong
SsangYong Motors has confirmed the introduction of 16 new dealerships in the last 12 months. Kevin Griffin, managing director, said: “This brand has undergone dramatic transformation over the past few […]
Customers hacked off with the haggle hassle
Manufacturers moving to an agency sales model without haggling could see a significant increase in online retail. This is according to research by What Car?, which analysed feedback from 1,310 […]
IMI publishes initial diversity findings
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Diversity Task Force has published the interim findings of its investigation into the challenges that could undermine the automotive sector’s future sustainability. The […]
RAC secures new VM contract
The RAC has signed a deal to provide roadside assistance to SsangYong Motors UK. The deal, which was won following a competitive tender process, will see the RAC’s patrols supporting […]
Volta Trucks taps into new navigation service
Volta Trucks has confirmed that the Volta Zero will feature integrated navigation services from HERE Technologies, enabling it to take advantage of the navigation-as-a-service model. It will use EV Range […]
Quicker response times improve sales
New data has found that quicker response times from dealers leads to more sales. According to data from iTrackLEADS, dealers take an average of 50 mins to respond to an […]
Geely and Waymo forge EV partnership
Geely’s premium electric brand, Zeekr, will collaborate with Waymo on the development of a new pure electric vehicle for Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing fleet in the United States. Under this collaboration, […]
EV drivers overcoming range anxiety
A new poll has found that electric vehicle drivers are starting to overcome range anxiety. According to research by Zap-Map, more than 90% of drivers are extremely happy with their […]
Drivers hit by rising fuel costs
More than half (51%) of UK drivers have noticed a difference in the cost of fuel this December. According to the Confused.com fuel price index, the cost of petrol and […]
Copart supports Samaritans appeal
Copart has made a Christmas donation to the Samaritans, which expects to answer over 250,000 calls for help in December alone. Samaritans was established in 1954 and provides emotional support […]
Dealerships let down by the dealers
Car buyers are almost always satisfied by dealers, but customers remain less happy with the quality of dealer staff, new research has revealed. The finding comes from a unique deep […]
