A new UK-wide survey by GiPA, the international automotive aftermarket intelligence company, has revealed that the volume of work in workshops has fallen by 85% as of the first full week of the government’s coronavirus lockdown. During the period 30 March-5 April, GiPA UK interviewed 420 workshops in order to analyse the impact of the [...]

The UK new car market declined 44.4% in March, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the important registration plate change month, 203,370 fewer cars were registered than in March 2019, as showrooms closed in line with government advice to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The performance represented [...]

The UK new light commercial vehicle market fell by 54.3% in March amid nationwide lockdown measures in response to the coronavirus crisis. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), registrations more than halved compared with March 2019, with just 30,247 vans bearing the new ’20 number plate [...]

The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswagen Group Components are extending the suspension of production at their German plants for a further five working days. This is partly a result of the continued fall in demand for vehicles and the challenges still faced by the supply chain due to the coronavirus crisis. [...]

Kia Motors Europe has named Won-Jeong Jeong as president, overseeing the brand’s European operations. He will oversee the launch of Kia’s new brand identity in Europe, through which Kia aims to raise perceptions of the brand as a leader in electrification. Jeong said: “Kia’s corporate and product design identity is being revamped in order to [...]