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Vauxhall LCVs has reported a 27 per cent increase in sales volumes during 2019, boosting its van market share to 9.7 per cent. The all-new Luton-built Vivaro’s popularity played a […]

The UK new car market declined in 2019, with annual registrations falling for the third consecutive year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that 2,311,140 units […]

BYTON and Marubeni Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to explore opportunities for further co-operation in areas such as mobility services, energy solutions and overseas production and distribution. Dr. Daniel […]

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has examined the impact of alternative fuels and the transition to electric vehicles in its Market Review 2020. Brian Madderson PRA chairman said: “This is […]

Car buying is expected to spike this year after the uncertainty around Brexit was ended last month. According to a survey of more than 3,000 motorists conducted by BuyaCar.co.uk, more […]

Online reviews are making warranties central to dealer reputation management. This is according to the RAC Dealer Network. Sean Kent, RAC sales director at Assurant, the Fortune 500 company which partners […]

York is planning to ban all private cars from the city centre within three years. Councillors have approved plans to ban all non-essential car journeys within the city walls. The […]

CitNOW has appointed Carol Fairchild to the newly-created role as chief customer officer (CCO). Fairchild steps up from her role as commercial director. The new role has been created to […]

Volkswagen has raised its electric production forecast after announcing that in December it sold its 250,000 EV. Jürgen Stackmann, board member for sales, marketing and aftersales, said: “With the 250,000th […]

Suzuki GB has appointed Stan Palmer to operate a new franchise in the Cumbrian city, called Stan Palmer Suzuki. The announcement is part of the vehicle manufacturer’s strategy to build […]

Allianz Holdings plc has acquired the remaining 51% of the LV General Insurance Group (LV GIG) from Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society (LVFS), as well 100% of the general insurance division […]

Fix Auto UK has promoted Brett Wootton to the role of head of operations for Fix Auto UK’s acquired sites. Wootton has been one of the network’s regional business managers […]