Volvo XC40 Recharge studio charging
Fixed pricing for all Volvo models could arrive as soon as May
Dealers

Volvo boss says dealers ‘flawed’ ahead of shift to agency

Volvo is switching to the agency sales model in the UK to boost customer engagement

9 February 2023
Volvo boss says dealers ‘flawed’ ahead of shift to agency
Robert Forrester CEO Vertu Motors
"The integration process will commence immediately," said Vertu Motors CEO Robert Forrester
Dealers

Vertu swells UK dealer network with £182m Helston Garages deal

Addition of 28 showrooms is expected to significantly boost the dealer group's earnings in 2023

19 December 2022
Vertu swells UK dealer network with £182m Helston Garages deal
Dealers

Mercedes-Benz opens first EQ electric car showroom

Dealership in Yokohama, Japan, showcases all five Mercedes EVs currently available and offers rentals

6 December 2022
Mercedes-Benz opens first EQ electric car showroom
Audi dealer forecourt 2021
Reliability of modern cars has allowed people to run them for longer, slowing new car sales
AutoForecast Solutions

Threat of recession slows global car sales rebound

Europe's poor figures slump further, contrasting the Americas' strong performance

2 December 2022
Threat of recession slows global car sales rebound
Automotive Transformation Group EV Calculator app
New app shows data such as leasing and charging costs, with comparisons against ICE cars
Dealers

New app helps dealers demonstrate EV ownership costs

Tool launched by Automotive Transformation Group shows three-year cost comparison against existing cars

15 November 2022
New app helps dealers demonstrate EV ownership costs
DS Store Birmingham forecourt
Alfa Romeo and DS will be overseen by a new Premium Brands division
Corporate

Stellantis UK to cut dealer partners pending review

Review of group's UK dealers will be led by customer feedback rather than sales volumes

18 October 2022
Stellantis UK to cut dealer partners pending review