The first delivery of Farizon SV vans has arrived in the UK, containing two of the eight variants that will be available initially with further deliveries following. Sales will start in Q1 and first customer deliveries will commence in Q2. The first UK drives of the Farizon SV are scheduled for late February and UK specs and pricing will be ...

Wendy Swaine, head of retail at Solera cap hpi, explores how new ways of working with industry partners can help to unlock innovation and efficiency. In the increasingly data-driven world of car retailing, accessing and utilising quality data is critical for making informed decisions, optimising operations, and improving customer experiences. Traditionally, data has been offered through fixed licensing agreements, but ...

The Mazda CX-5 provided dealers with the highest profit potential in the sub-£10,000 retail bracket in January, according to Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor. The premium SUV had an average retail margin of £2,150. This is the first monthly Retail Margin Monitor since Dealer Auction has split data sets into two brackets: vehicles with a retail value of £0–£9,999 and ...

Kia has unveiled the EV4, showcasing the saloon and hatchback models. The EV4 reflects Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy as it blends sharp, distinctive lines with bold, technical detailing. The design of the EV4 saloon and the EV4 hatchback models ensures both look at home on urban streets or continent-crossing adventures. Karim Habib, Executive VP and head of Kia global ...

Motor Trader caught up with David Kateley – Director Automobile at the Suzuki GB head office in Milton Keynes. In the reception area, the renowned Suzuki Swift and racing legend Barry Sheene’s LJ80 4×4 Suzuki Jimny occupy pride of place. Just beyond, a door leads to training rooms and workshops where the skills of dealers and technicians are honed. Kateley, ...

Vertu BMW Sunderland raised over £800 for St Oswald’s Hospice as part of a charity drive which included raffles, donating money for every customer review received, and a £1 donation for every customer service completed. Additional fundraising efforts were made by the dealership’s colleagues. Vertu group has supported St Oswald’s for several years, raising hundreds of thousands for the charity. ...

Pinewood has entered into a five year contract with Global Auto Holdings to implement the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence platform into its 155 dealerships across the UK, North America and Scandinavia. This marks the largest non-associated major dealership group to adopt the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence platform. Roll-out and revenues are expected to commence in the UK by 2026. Roy Cui, Executive ...

Cox Automotive’s new car four-year forecast reveals petrol is expected to represent just 30% of new registrations, as EVs overtake with a predicted share of 36% by 2028. This figure still falls short ZEV mandate target but is a positive sign for EV adoption. Over the past four years, diesel’s market share declined to just over 6% in 2024 (a ...

The cost of living crisis has prompted 48% of consumers to reconsider their approach to vehicle maintenance and servicing, according to Bumper’s 2024/25 UK Automotive Aftersales Report which polled 4,269 car owners. The majority (90%) plan to keep their cars longer, 51% were exploring independent garages for affordable servicing, 38% are choosing not to authorise advisory repairs, and 15% reported ...

Thames Motor Group is now using Glovebox, a fully integrated online customer space created by eDynamix, to enhance transparency and engagement. Glovebox, along with will help to streamline dealership processes while providing a solid foundation from which the Group can release more online features and functions to customers. The system allows for the management of service plans and subscriptions so ...