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Record motor performance for Lookers

Lookers, one of the leading UK motor retail and aftersales service groups, has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2014. Revenue increased 23% to £3.04bn (2013: […]

Weakening Euro to benefit VMs

Prolonged weakness of the Euro against many other currencies could be beneficial to European vehicle manufacturers, although the effects will vary, according to a report by Moody’s. Prolonged weakness of […]

Motor Insurance Summit fast approaching

On 25 March at The Waldorf Hilton in London, Marketforce’s third annual Motor Insurance Summit will be taking a uniquely future-focused look at the motor insurance industry. Delegates will be […]

Aftersales experience influences loyalty

According to new research, the automotive aftersales experience has a direct impact on the proportion of customers who return to the same manufacturer brand. The research carried out by Motoring.co.uk, […]

ABI outlines data revolution opportunities

Insurers need to continue to tackle reputational challenges and gain greater public trust if they are to maximise the potential of the data revolution to benefit customers, Huw Evans, ABI […]

Two appointments for Bodyshop Solutions

Bodyshop Solutions is further expanding its team with two new appointments. Jayne Spikings has joined as technical sales, further strengthening its northern field sales team, and will be demonstrating and […]

Axalta opens waterborne plant in Shanghai

Axalta Coating Systems has opened a latest generation manufacturing facility in Shanghai to produce waterborne coatings for China’s growing automobile market. The newest and one of Axalta’s most advanced waterborne […]

GAP is ‘still essential’

GAP is ‘still an essential part of the aftersales product portfolio’ as the FCA’s consultation period draws to a close, believes The Warranty Group. Divisional director Ciaron Whelan said that […]

Motor industry sends careers SOS

Poor provision of careers advice is a road block to economic growth, says Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Poor provision of careers advice is a road block to economic […]

Deferring car insurance cover can halve premiums

Amending the date on which you want your car insurance policy to become ‘active’ could reduce your premium by hundreds of pounds, according to Which? research. Which? Money collected quotations […]

Website metrics indicate good sales news

Online activity at whatcar.com is indicating another potentially record-breaking year for car sales. Visits to the UK’s biggest car-buying brand’s website topped 3.9 million in January, with mobile traffic up […]

Aston Martin targets female buyers

The BBC reports that Aston Martin plans to broaden its range of cars to attract more female buyers as well as younger drivers. New sportscars, a four-seater and a small […]