vehicle manufacturers

Consumer demand ramps up again

Auto Trader has reported that despite disruption to supply, demand for both new and used cars remains exceptionally high. Ian Plummer, commercial director, said: “Supply issues continue to have an […]

Covéa confirms Verex partnership

Covéa Insurance has announced a new partnership with Verex Group to enable customers to buy manufacturer-branded motor insurance at the same time as purchasing a new or used vehicle from […]

MG Motor reports record sales

MG Motor UK has reported a 41% sales uptick on 2019, with more units already sold in 2021 than all of last year. The company sold its 20,000th new MG this […]

MG Motor names new digital chief

MG Motor UK has appointed Patrick Klaus Beyer as its new head of digital. He joins the car company from Honda, where he was in charge of digital marketing across […]

Autocraft Telford secures VWG approval

Autocraft Telford has achieved Volkswagen Group (VWG) approval for its main facility. The approval includes VWG’s manufacturer brands Audi, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, Cupra and ŠKODA. VWG approval adds […]

Dacia reveals Broad ambition

Dacia has named Luke Broad as brand director, effective from 1 October. He will have overall responsibility for delivering volume, profit, quality, and market share objectives across the brand’s North […]

MG Motor dips toe in Bath

MG Motor has added a new franchise operator in Bath. Bath MG is part of the HSH Motor Group, an independent and family-owned dealer group based in the south west […]

Raw material prices escalate

Global supply and demands issues are causing prices of raw materials such as stainless steel and aluminium soar. This is according to BM Catalysts, UK manufacturer of catalytic converters, DPFs […]

SsangYong expands Scottish footprint

SsangYong has welcomed Station Garage to its dealer portfolio. It will represent the brand in both Aberdeen and Torphins. Adrian McGregor, director of Station Garage, said: “We are delighted to […]

RHCV bolsters Isuzu relationship

RH Commercial Vehicles has appointed Josh Burns as dedicated Isuzu sales executive, strengthening a relationship that began in 2020 when it became an Isuzu dealer in Northampton and then in […]

Car manufacturing suffers July slump

UK car manufacturing fell for the first time since February, with output dropping 37.6% in July. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, just 53,438 units were made, […]