Elon Musk might be having second thoughts about his decision to buy Twitter but he clearly has no such reservations about Tesla’s unique, vertically integrated direct aftersales service model. In a...

Rockar founder Simon Dixon has split the business into two separate entities, with one focused on technology and the other on retail. A key goal for the retail arm is to deliver retail in what Mr...

It’s not a surprise to see that dealers are generally downbeat about the state of the economy, with the balance of expectation toward fewer new car registrations in 2021 on the back of what was...

Group 1 Automotive CEO Earl Hesterberg is anticipating that the UK new car market will return to growth in 2020, delivering around 2.4m units as the industry recovers from emissions...

Over half of automotive industry leaders believe an iconic car manufacturer will go out of business in the next three years, while 52% believe that a new entrant will disrupt the market with a...

Buying habits are putting retailers and manufacturers under pressure, but that is not the only problem for retailers. Rising property costs driven by local business rates and wage growth, as well as...

Brexit, a global slowdown, and confusion over fuel type have caused 2.4 million drivers to think twice about buying a brand-new car. The findings from a new report published by Close Brothers Motor...

Fears of a slowdown in the UK auto retail new car market continue to hit investor sentiment in the sector and it was another poor month for auto retail stocks on the London exchange. This despite a...

The UK aftermarket is facing a number of opportunities and challenges. Some are driven by changes in the way people use cars and evolving vehicle technology. Other opportunities and challenges are the...

Automotive retailers are making improvements to their web presence, but the industry is still missing out on opportunities by failing to respond adequately to customer enquiries. These are the key...