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Adam Flint to leave Porsche Retail Group for pastures new
Adam Flint is to step down as managing director of Porsche Retail Group after 11 years with the business. He made the announcement on LinkedIn but did not way where he was going to simply referring to “new beginnings.” He…
Pick-up sales freefall -57% in April as government BIK measure bites
The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rose by 6.8% in April with 21,716 vehicles registered. The strong performance was set against a weak April last year which was hit by tax changes. Demand for pickups slumped again, down -57.4%…
Motor Auction Group has record sales week in “very tough” used market
Motor Auction Group has reported a rise in dealer part exchange entries following the plate-change in what it described as a “challenging” and “very tough” used car market. The group reported its biggest sale week in its 79-year history. Across…
The Motor Ombudsman opens nominations for 7th Star Awards
The Motor Ombudsman has opened nominations for its 7th annual Star Awards. These trophies extend from the South covering Cornwall to Kent, to Scotland and the Shetland Isles in the North, and to Northern Ireland. Bill Fennell, chief ombudsman and…
FCA defends £9bn motor finance redress scheme from four challenges
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has defended its industry-wide motor finance redress scheme against challenges thrown down by Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Consumer Voice and Crédit Agricole Auto Finance. It said the scheme was the fastest, simplest route for consumers and the…
The Sir Arnold Clark Summer Fund is now open
The Sir Arnold Clark Summer Fund is now open for applications. It has partnered with Cash for Kids West Scotland to support young people during the school holidays. Russell Borrie, Chief Executive Officer at Arnold Clark, said: “We’re delighted to…
Carwow bolsters executive team with key appointments
Carwow Group has expanded its Executive Team with the appointment of Hizam Sahibudeen (pictured) as its chief technology officer and Rinesh Sheth as general counsel. Sahibudeen will lead Carwow’s technology vision and strategy, manage the Engineering and IT & Security…