Author: Aimee Turner
The brand new Kia EV3 compact electric SUV will probably be on show to customers through a series of ‘Electric Experience’ events across the automobile manufacturer’s 188-strong dealership network between August and November. Kia launched the EV6, Niro EV, and EV9 at similar dealer events before their official sale dates. Each event will feature an unveil show, an exclusive presentation on the EV3, and the chance to explore the vehicle intimately with experts readily available to supply potential buyers more details about transitioning to electric vehicles. Unveiled on May 23, the Kia EV3 has been designed for max space, functionality,…
Three-quarters of automobile buyers are considering finance options offered by dealers, despite only half of them feeling comfortable with the method.In response to a recent study by MOTORS’ Consumer Insight Panel which surveyed over 2,000 prospective automobile buyers, dealer financing is a viable option with 63% of those that previously bought their cars outright open to such financing for his or her next purchase.Moreover, 94% of current automobile owners paying in monthly instalments would consider dealer finance for his or her next vehicle.The study also explored when buyers start contemplating finance options. Almost half (46%) begin serious about payment methods…
Because the July 4 General Election approaches, AM examined the contrasting visions from the foremost political parties on transport and environmental policies assessing their different approaches to sustainability, economic growth, and public infrastructure investment. Prematurely of the difficulty of every of the essential party’s political manifestoes, the National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA) called on all major political parties to supply ‘robust support’ on key issues for the automotive retail sector ahead of the election including help to spice up retail demand for EVs, an overhaul of the apprenticeship levy, mandated public chargepoint targets, plus a transparent plan for future road pricing.…
Steven Eagell Group is donating vehicles to Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service to be utilized by on-call firefighters as a part of their vital life-saving training. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service responds to 1000’s of incidents every year, a big proportion of that are road traffic collisions. When attending these incidents, on-call firefighters are sometimes required to soundly extricate trapped victims from vehicles using specialist tools and training so that they can receive medical attention. Steven Eagell Group donated vehicles to Wheathampstead and Harpenden fire stations, each a part of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, for use to simulate these…
Lookers has launched a 24-month graduate management programme designed to fast-track graduates to senior leadership positions within the automotive dealer group. This comprehensive rotational programme immerses participants in all facets of the business, offering a possibility to achieve a deep understanding of the automotive industry by mixing hands-on experience with strategic profession planning. The programme is structured to make sure participants acquire a broad and practical understanding of the industry. Participants will attend workshops geared toward enhancing each personal and skilled skills, providing a solid foundation for profession growth. Graduates will profit from continuous guidance and support from experienced mentors…
The Toyota Aygo has clinched the title as overall winner of the Used Automobile of the 12 months title after Cap HPI’s team of experts and analysts saluted how low-cost it was to run.The automobile was also named the City Automobile of the 12 months in its Used Automobile of the 12 months Awards for 2024. Winners across the range of categories include:Winners across the range of categories include:Winners across the range of categories include: Login to proceed reading Or register with AM-online to maintain up thus far with the most recent UK automotive retail industry news and insight. This Article…
TechFest Garage Technology Festival, led by GSF Automotive Parts, is rapidly approaching and ticket registration numbers are getting near maximum capability. In collaboration with over 50 top suppliers like Schaeffler, Yuasa, Comma, and Delphi, the event will happen next week on June 13, at Wembley. The free event will aim to attach suppliers and produce together members of the industry from across the country. GSF can even be giving freely £50 price of Trade Club (TC) points to every garage that registers and attends the event as a thanks to their customers. As a component of GSF’s loyalty rewards platform,…
After previously winning the AM Award for Leader in Diversity and Inclusion TrustFord once more took to the stage in 2024 to gather the trophy for the third successive 12 months.Its submission to the awards judging panel showed TrustFord goes from strength to strength, evidence of a laudable commitment to pursue its mission to be an excellent employer.The judges were particularly impressed with its 2024 objectives to go that extra mile in enhancing diversity and inclusivity and its well-being initiatives, spearheaded by its board of directors including HR director Sharon Ashcroft (pictured) and chief executive Stuart Mustoe.Its efforts span an entire…
The motor industry must stay vigilant whether it is to navigate the emerging legal and ethical considerations surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), data security and environmental responsibility. Speaking throughout the Motor Ombudsman and Radius Law Automotive Business & Law Conference held in London on May 15, Iain Larkins, director at Radius Law, said problems with liability in an increasingly automated environment were gaining prominence. He said the Automated Vehicles draft laws which was published in November 2023 – and which is a response to recommendations issued by the Law Commission after a comprehensive four-year review – will primarily deal with the handling…
The autumn moratorium imposed by the UK financial watchdog will likely be moved back to sit down behind a Judicial Review of a case that was judged in favour of a customer who claimed to have been unfairly charged for motor finance. In January, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it was giving motor finance firms until September to reply to complaints lodged after mid-November 2023 by customers who feared that they had been unfairly overcharged for getting their cars on finance. Before January 2021, some lenders had allowed dealerships acting as their brokers to regulate the rates of interest…
