IMDA signs up with Aston Barclay for 2022
More than 800 members of Independent Motor Dealers Association will access Aston Barclay’s auction centres as part of weekly dealer sales across all 6 auction sites.
Sytner Audi dealerships gain EVA accreditation
The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme encourages dealerships to further develop their ability in selling and servicing electric vehicles.
Used car sales up 11.5% despite pandemic
Despite the growth 2021 was still -5.5% below the pre-pandemic five-year average.
ALD acquires 100% of LeasePlan for £4.1bn
The new leasing powerhouse NewALD will drive strong growth across all client categories & lift annual fleet growth at least 6% post-integration.
Covid continues to impact UK new car market but EV sales show future direction
1.65m new cars registered in 2021 – up just 1.0% on pandemic-ravaged 2020 and -28.7% below pre-Covid levels.
Glass’s and cap hpi forecast healthy year ahead for used car values
Used car experts at cap hpi and Glass’s predict used car values likely to remain high in 2022 with demand exceeding supply.
BCA predicts used car sector stability after values declined 19% in two months
The wholesale used car market shows signs of stability after average values dipped to November £9,571 from a peak in Sept of £11,817.
Citygate completes 2m makeover of VW West London dealership
Citygate Automotive has introduced Škoda car sales to Europe’s largest Volkswagen as part of the makeover in West London
Stellantis partners with Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance to create multi-brand leasing company
This move will enable a streamlined customer journey, bring consistent & attractive financing activities to all Stellantis brand customers, franchised car dealers & distributors.
Keyloop acquires Peter Vardy’s online car retail software provider SilverBullet
This is Keyloop’s 5th acquisition since March 2021, following those of RAPID RTC, enquiryMAX, MotorDocs and FISC
