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 […]
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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 […]
Openreach supercharges EV strategy
Openreach is continuing its switch to electric vehicles with the announcement that it has ordered 270 fully electric Vivaro-e vans and nine Corsa-e cars. Openreach operates one of the UK’s […]
Kallaway steps into key sales role
Hankook Tyre UK has appointed Shane Kallaway as truck and bus tyre regional sales manager for the South West. Kallaway succeeds Richard Ettey who has retired after more than 12 […]
Caerus names new commercial boss
Finance broker Caerus Capital has appointed Ben Maguire into the newly created role of commercial director. Caerus Capital is a finance broker specialising in driving up finance conversions in dealerships. […]
CAPS analysis for July shows claims up 12%
The latest collision repair industry report from CAPS – covering unique claims and supply chain transmissions in July – shows claims have edged up 12% following a 9% dip in […]
Key insurance deal announced
Zurich UK has announced a five-year deal to underwrite polices for usage-based insurer By Miles. By Miles charges a low fixed upfront payment, with months payments based on miles driven. […]
Fuel retailers overcharged during lockdown
New analysis has found that drivers overpaid for petrol and diesel following lockdown, as retailers raised profit margins instead of setting a fair price. This is according to Which?, which […]