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September sales of Renault electrified models enjoyed a headline-grabbing year-on-year uplift of 71% in comparison with last yr underlining how the manufacturer is meeting the UK’s increasing appetite in that space. Ben Fish joined Renault UK in August 2022 as network operations director and spoke to AM to debate the automobile maker’s priorities over the subsequent 12 months which is able to see the launch of the Scenic E-Tech electric and the all-electric Renault 5 as a part of an ambitious ‘Renaulution’ strategy. You had some great sales figures for September. What do you attribute that performance to? It was probably the primary time for…

The recent annual FBI crime report has unveiled the highest ten cars most vulnerable to theft, signaling a concerning 20% surge in vehicle theft cases. The Virginia-based Highway Loss Data Institute conducts this comprehensive study every year, examining the frequency of theft claims based on automobile make. In keeping with their findings, the Charger SRT Hellcat, a two-door muscle automobile, stands out because the riskiest, with theft claims exceeding the typical by over 60 times, reaching a staggering 6,128 claims. The Dodge Charger HEMI, one other robust model, takes the runner-up spot, being stolen at a rate over 20 times…

UK automobile makers are celebrating a two-year extension to rules which help British firms to access lower or zero tariffs when selling goods to South Korea. The extension has been secured under the UK-South Korea free trade agreement and comes as welcome news for businesses who can proceed to avoid the high tariffs imposed by South Korea on products entering the country.  South Korea is the thirteenth largest economy on the earth and set to grow rapidly with an import market expected to grow 45% by 2035. The UK’s trade with Korea has greater than doubled for the reason that original…

The 2024 Lexus TX and Kia Telluride are compelling contenders within the midsize SUV segment. The Lexus TX embodies luxury and cutting-edge technology, albeit at a premium price. In contrast, the Kia Telluride stands out for its spacious interior and affordability. This review explores the strengths and weaknesses of every model to assist potential buyers’ decisions.2024 Lexus TX:Pros:*         Luxurious Interior: The Lexus TX boasts a luxurious and refined interior with high-quality materials and impeccable craftsmanship. It is a standout by way of comfort and luxury, offering a serene driving experience.*         Advanced Technology: Lexus is understood for…

Livingstone Motor Group is branching out just two years after its boss Andrew Iveson held a management buyout and set out a plan to grow the business. The AM Award winning leader announced this week he has accomplished on an acquisition of the previous Broach Hill Garage dealership near Driffield, some 22 miles north of Livingstone’s base in Hull, where it holds Subaru, Isuzu and SsangYong recent automotive sales franchises. Broach Hill Garage on the A164 closed last yr, with 30 redundancies, after the business went into administration. It had held MG Motor and SsangYong franchises at that time, and had…

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched a serious research project, ‘IMI Way forward for Automotive Survey: Your Voice. Our Drive.’ to uncover what is essential to those working across automotive and where it could higher support the sector. “We’re committed to making sure the IMI continues to fulfil its remit and helps to vary perceptions to draw latest talent to fill the abilities gaps,” said Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI. “Alongside our There’s More to Motor campaign which focuses on changing perceptions of the industry, this latest study is significant to assist us shape and secure…

Sky Media, the promoting arm of Sky, has announced a brand new and exclusive partnership with Regit, the digital garage that helps motorists buy, sell and maintain their vehicles online.  Regit holds vast amounts of information referring to its users’ vehicles, including the likes of make and model, age, fuel type and length of ownership in addition to information related to aftersales comparable to service, tax, MOT and insurance expiry.  This primary-party data can now be matched to AdSmart’s household data allowing its automotive partners to raised goal potential customers with every part from recent and used cars to a variety of aftersales…

SLM Group’s 4 directors have accomplished a management buy-in confirming their commitment to the dealership group and its shareholders. Directors Mark Phillips, Gus Wakeford, Jason Barlow and Will Woods pledged to stay dedicated to the corporate until retirement, or until suitable successors are identified. Alongside existing family shareholders, the SLM’s board said it aimed to secure the expertise of the present management team and foster confidence among the many 274 staff they currently employ across East Anglia, Kent and East Sussex. This transition, which has been in progress for over three years, was delayed partially on account of the challenges…

Motorpoint has been cutting jobs, reducing stock purchase costs and halting its expansion plans because it fights to stem financial losses which the national automotive supermarket chain blames on difficult macroeconomic conditions. Within the spring its underlying pre-tax losses mounted to £3.1 million, but its “swift and decisive motion” meant it had reduced this to a £600,000 pre-tax loss by the top of the summer. It’ll announce Motorpoint’s half-year financial results next month but in a trading statement it said it has incurred a one-off charge of around £1 million referring to redundancy costs, and excluding a £5.3m interest expense it recorded an…

The recent success of Korean automobile makers amongst British consumers demonstrates how receptive the UK market might be to Asian brands. As legacy European brands struggle to transition their model ranges from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric powertrains, brands from overseas have a chance to swoop in and make their mark. China has grow to be the world’s largest producer of electrical vehicles (EVs) in a brief space of time and, while its footprint in Europe is simply small for the time being, its vast pace of growth and skill to scale up quickly means Chinese EVs will grow to…