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MG Motor returns to Irish market

MG Motor is returning to the Irish market, with a range of plug-in models. Domestic operations will be handled by Irish distributor Frank Keane Group. The MG electric brand includes […]

Tech partnership to develop connected insurance

Connected insurance services provider FairConnect and European mobile telematics company DriveQuant have joined forces to accelerate the development and roll-out of connected motor insurance solutions. Together, they aim to develop […]

BCA confirms lockdown trading

BCA has confirmed it will continue operating as normal during the second national lockdown. BCA COO UK remarketing Stuart Pearson said: “All sales at BCA remain online only and, as […]

CD Auction accelerates growth

CD Auction Group has expanded its digital platforms and accelerated its management restructuring with the appointment of Andy Pearce. The auction company is growing its range of digital channels to […]

IGA supports government clarity

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed the news that garages can remain open during the second national lockdown and MOTs will not be extended. Stuart James, chief executive, said: […]

Retailers urged to trust continued demand

Retailers have been urged not to cut prices when the second national lockdown is introduced on Thursday. The NFDA and Auto Trader have both insisted that demand remains strong and […]

Mixed response to proposed Highway Code changes

Proposed changes to the Highway Code to offer more protection for cyclists has been rejected by motorists. The Department for Transport is considering a number of changes to designed to […]

Copart expands with new Bedford centre

Online vehicle remarketing business Copart UK is opening a customer excellence centre in Bedford, creating 35 new roles immediately, with more to be announced in the next 12-18 months. The […]

Double-digit growth for new sales

Sales of new cars was 10.5% higher in October than the same month last year. This is according to lead management experts at Dealerweb. Meanwhile, the used car market has […]

IMI backs calls for showroom trading

The IMI has supported calls from industry bodies such as the SMMT and NFDA for car showrooms to remain open during the second national lockdown. The government has announced a […]

ADAS collaboration enhances training options

RWC Training has continued its policy of collaboration by announcing a new partnership with Red Digital ADAS. As part of the deal, all the calibration equipment used in its ADAS […]

VW announces return to profit

Volkswagen has announced a sales recovery in the third quarter of the year. After the pandemic-related slump in the first half of the year, business performance at the Volkswagen Passenger […]