Brand loyalty evaporating among used car buyers
Used car buyers are less loyal to brands than in the past, according to new research carried out by Startline. Its Used Car Tracker for June found that 74% of […]
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Leasing sector calls for greater EV technical support
Vehicle manufacturers need to provide greater aftersales support to the leasing sector, according to the latest BVRLA OEM Relationship Survey. It found that manufacturers have improved their performance in terms […]
Traditional vehicle manufacturers face uncertain future
Dealerships expect electrification and competition from China to drive traditional vehicle manufacturers out of business. According to April’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 62% of dealerships believe the combination of the […]
SERMI set for UK launch after securing approval
The Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme has been approved to launch in the UK later this year. Approval is expected to provide independent shops with easier access to […]
Electric vehicle buyers open to new brands
New research has revealed that electric vehicle buyers are more open to new or emerging brands than motorists seeking petrol or diesel models. What Car? surveyed more than 3,000 in-market […]
VMs most exposed to US import tariffs revealed in new analysis
New analysis has identified the vehicle manufacturers that will be most exposed by the new 25% US import tariffs. President Trump imposed a 25% import tax on all vehicles last […]
British tradespeople owed billions in late payments: study
Billions of pounds in late payments are owed to tradespeople across the UK, according to a new study. Ford Pro, the vehicle manufacturer’s commercial division, conducted the research after the […]
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns amid VM’s struggles
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has resigned with immediate effect following a disagreement with the board over how to fix weakening sales and a sharp stock slump. In a statement issued […]
UK automotive market warned of falling supply
A new report by Cox Automotive has warned that the variety of new models being launched into the UK automotive market is likely to fall substantially in the next year. […]
Eurig Druce named as new group MD for Stellantis UK
Stellantis today announced Eurig Druce as the new group managing director of Stellantis UK. Druce replaces Maria Grazia Davino who has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests. […]
AFP warns fleets of growing claims issues with VMs
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has revealed that fleets operating older vehicles are facing growing claims issues with manufacturers. It has found that many fleets have retained vans following […]
Standards slipping under agency model
Fleets have complained that delivery service levels from manufacturers who have switched to an agency model have fallen. They say that electric vehicles are arriving with flat batteries while petrol […]