Dealership, sales and marketing

UK car registrations down 29.5% amid shortages and ‘pingdemic’

Latest SMMT results record a setback in July but uptake of battery electric vehicles continues to rise

5 August 2021
UK car registrations down 29.5% amid shortages and ‘pingdemic’
Dealership, sales and marketing

Autocar Business launches Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards

The awards recognise the work and contribution of in-house teams and supporting agencies in the automotive marketing and communications sector

4 August 2021
Autocar Business launches Automotive Marketing & Communications Awards
Dealership, sales and marketing

BMW PHEV drivers gain rewards for using new eDrive Zones

UK drivers of BMW plug-in hybrids can earn charging credits by driving in EV mode in certain areas

4 August 2021
BMW PHEV drivers gain rewards for using new eDrive Zones
Dealership, sales and marketing

Mini partners with Dogs Trust to promote pet-friendly travel

Mini will allow dogs into dealerships and will educate customers on dog-safe driving

2 August 2021
Mini partners with Dogs Trust to promote pet-friendly travel
Dealership, sales and marketing

Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV taken off sale in range update

Plug-in estate removed from refreshed 2021 line-up after only a year on sale

27 July 2021
Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV taken off sale in range update
Dealership, sales and marketing

Stock take: Stellantis thinks big on used cars

Huge Spoticar brand to run group’s approved used activity and tap online potential

26 July 2021
Stock take: Stellantis thinks big on used cars
Dealership, sales and marketing

MG sales up by 76.3% as industry recovery continues

Mid-year sales record for Chinese brand as EV line-up outperforms the industry average

12 July 2021
MG sales up by 76.3% as industry recovery continues
Dealership, sales and marketing

Inside the industry: In China tastes change quickly

Western brands need to keep fleet if they want to keep catering to the world's largest car market

12 July 2021
Inside the industry: In China tastes change quickly
Dealership, sales and marketing

Health check: What's the future of car sales?

Industry figures discuss what will change as our society becomes ever more digital

12 July 2021
Health check: What's the future of car sales?
New cars

New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth

Latest SMMT figures show sector's pandemic recovery is ongoing, but registrations still below decade average

5 July 2021
New car registrations up 28%, but chip shortage stunts growth

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