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It’s time to get excited about 30 Under 30

bodyshop magazine will be announcing the winners of this year’s 30 under 30: rising stars awards this coming Monday. Since nominations closed on 31 July, our judges have been working […]

Dealerships adapting to evolving habits

New research has revealed how dealerships are adopting technology to meet a change in customer behaviour. According to CarGurus, demand for contactless features in the car buying process has risen […]

Minogue shapes up for Circle Leasing

Circle Leasing has named Sarah Minogue as the company’s new head of sales. She steps up from her leadership role as national field sales manager with the company, after she […]

EVA calls for 2030 ban

The Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England is urging the government to bring forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles to 2030. The government is in […]

SsangYong adds Wirral site to network

SsangYong Motors has added BVH Car Sales based in the Wirral to its network. BVH Car Sales, operating as SsangYong Wirral, is an established new and used car retailer with […]

Hyundai unveils used car scheme

Hyundai Motor UK has launched a used car scheme aimed at electric vehicles. With Hyundai Promise, customers benefit from a minimum 18-month manufacturer warranty; 12-month roadside assistance; multi-point safety and […]

Industry braced for used car figures

News that used car sales were nearly 50% down in the second quarter of the year has not surprised the motor industry. The SMMT reported yesterday that the used car […]

SsangYong network continues to expand

SsangYong Motors has announced that Shrewsbury-based Hawkins Motors has joined its network. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motors UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome Hawkins Motors to our […]

Used car market halved

The UK’s used car market slumped 48.9% in the second quarter of 2020 with just 1,039,303 units changing hands, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The […]

Hackett to step down from Ford

Ford has announced that chief executive Jim Hackett will step down in October. Current chief operating officer Jim Farley will replace him. Hackett became CEO in 2017 when he took […]

Hyundai launches EV brand

Hyundai Motor Company has launched a new brand dedicated to electric vehicles. Under IONIQ, Hyundai plans to launch a range of numerically named EVs under the new brand, with the […]

PRA defends higher fuel prices

The Petrol Retailers Association has defended retailers accused of not passing on fuel saving to customers during lockdown. It says that these have been immensely difficult times which have required […]