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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summers Motors has secured approved repairer certification from Lotus. The Ashford-based bodyshop adds Lotus to a portfolio of badges also including Audi, Honda and Volkswagen. Director Ian Summers said: “As […]
