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New vehicle data ‘delete’ certificate protects against vehicle GDPR breaches
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has launched an industry-wide initiative to strengthen data deletion practices in the used car and van sector. Its Data Deletion and Privacy Protection Certificate addresses areas including data deletion procedures, auditability and reporting,…
Warranty Solutions Group strengthens senior management team
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has strengthened its senior management team with a series of appointments and promotions. Josh Connor has been promoted to field sales director and Phil Miskelly-Wise to OEM & corporate sales director, alongside the appointments of Richard…
Transparency is what customers want most from dealers
Transparency is the most important consideration for customers when it comes to buying a car from dealers. The latest Consumer Insight Panel from Motors & Cazoo asked customers about their car buying experiences and what would most help them…
Almost half of used car dealers represent Chinese new entrants
Almost half of used dealers (45%) have added cars from Chinese new entrants to their stock, according to February’s Startline Used Car Tracker which questioned 301 consumers and 62 dealers. Of these dealers, 45% say they sell quickly, 33% say…
New Chinese brands and acquisitions shape UK dealer property market
The latest report from Savills on the UK dealer property sector points to a market in flux with new car brands entering the market and a shift to more flexible multi-franchise formats. The Savills Automotive Outlook & Trends 2026 report…
ATS Euromaster to wind down UK operation with risk of 700 redundancies
Car and van fast-fit business ATS Euromaster is pushing ahead with plans for a structured wind-down of the company with the risk of 700 redundancies The move follows the closure of 86 of its most unprofitable centres in 2025 which…
Vertu appoints new BMW Franchise Director
Vertu has appointed Andy Verrall as its new franchise director for BMW and MINI. He moves into the position after BMW/MINI Operations Director Anthony Masterson took up one of two Managing Director roles at the start of the year. Andy…