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MT Interview: Duncan Chapman, MD Ray Chapman
The timing was good. Motor Trader was talking to Duncan Chapman, managing director at Volvo specialist. Ray Chapman Motors shortly after the group had won the Investor Dealer Group accolade at the annual Volvo dealer awards. It won for good…
Xpeng showrooms open in Nottingham and Southampton
Xpeng has opened its first sites in the UK, launching the Xpeng G6 for customers in Nottingham and Southampton. The vehicle has a range of up to 354 miles (WLTP) with the ability to recharge from 10% to 80% in…
NFDA presents evidence to Supreme Court on motor finance commission
1407908075 The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) today presented evidence to the Supreme Court, in the appeal against the decision on motor finance commission in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Limited and Hopcraft v Close Brothers.…
Cazoo relaunches as used car search marketplace
Relaunching as a used car search marketplace, Cazoo is now the flagship brand in Motors’ network. The Motors website will remain an integral part of the expanded network, alongside eBay, Gumtree and Parkers. The Cazoo branding has been refreshed slightly…
Court of Appeal ruling on motor finance ‘goes too far’ says FCA
A court ruling which could leave motorists being owed compensation over car finance commission payments “goes too far”, the UK’s financial watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told the Supreme Court. In written submissions for the hearing in London,…
Waylands Automotive appoints Jon Head as integrations manager
Waylands Automotive has appointed Jon Head as its integrations manager. The move marks a return for Head working with Waylands CEO John ‘O Hanlon. Head had worked with Marshall Motors for 17 years, eight of these alongside O’Hanlon at Ridgeway…
JATO and AutoGrab reveal the VINView Pro
JATO Dynamics and AutoGrab have revealed the VINView Pro, a result of their year-long partnership which aims to provide customers with solutions relating to accurate and comprehensive vehicle information. VINView Pro takes JATO’s existing VINView and adds build specification for…