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NFDA and Capital City College launch student opportunities initiative
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Capital City College have partnered to offer internships and work placement opportunities for students in September this year. Students will develop valuable workplace skills while gaining insight into the automotive retail sector and…
Lookers invests £1.8m in Ashford Mercedes-Benz dealership
Lookers has announced the official opening of its Mercedes-Benz dealership in Ashford following £1.8m investment. The opening followed its recent completion of a £2m transformation of Mercedes-Benz Worcester. “We’re delighted to announce the official opening of our newly transformed Mercedes-Benz…
Motor Trader teams up with WSG for Women in Automotive webinar
Motor Trader and Warranty Solutions Group have shared two Women in the Motor Industry webinars. The first webinar explores the progress being made, the conversations shaping change, and the opportunities that are still ahead. The second webinar explores how leadership,…
FCA clamps down on 170 misleading motor finance adverts
Misleading motor finance claims by made by some claims companies and law firms are coming under increased scrutiny . The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), Solicitors Regulation Authority and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)are tackling the poor handling…
Stellantis UK makes senior leadership appointments
Stellantis UK has appointed Steve Wass (pictured) managing director of Peugeot UK, succeeding Nicola Dobson, who moves into the role of marketing operations director, Stellantis UK. Wass has more than 25 years of experience across sales, aftersales, retail operations and…
Nissan launches Service Activated Warranty programme for eligible BEVs
Nissan has revealed its new Service Activated Warranty programme for eligible Battery Electric Vehicles. The programme provides customers with the opportunity to benefit from up to six years of cover. Nicolas Belaud, Nissan GB aftersales director said: ‘‘We are hugely…
MT Analysis BYD & Denza
BYD was one of the first ‘electrified’ Chinese brands to establish a credible export base in Britain in early 2023 – helped by decades of expertise building its own batteries and more – and is now close to becoming a…