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Advertisement feature from Marketing Delivery Aftersales has long been a great profit source for motor retailers. But as the industry faces major changes, including electrification and manufacturer direct-to-consumer sales, many business…

At its heart sits the most powerful series production boxer engine that BMW has ever produced.BMW’s flagship adventure bike has entered its next generation, evolving from the venerable R 1250 GS into the new R 1300 GS.145hp, 149Nm, 1300cc…

The Department for Transport (DfT) has officially announced the implementation of a Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate slated to take effect next year. This mandate will insist that 22% of cars and 10% of vans sold by manufacturers must…

The 2023 AM Dealer Technology Guide has now been published in a digital magazine format, here. The information inside, provided directly by the motor retail industry's technology suppliers, will help UK car dealers keep abreast of the…

The end of 39 years selling Toyota new cars, as the Japanese brand restructures its retail network, has left staff at Scottish car dealer group Struans "devastated and very disappointed". Struans, which has dealerships in Dundee and Perth,…

The electric SUV is available in a single trim and gets a range of 440km. BMW has launched the all-electric iX1 xDrive30 SUV for Rs 66.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV is based on the popular BMW X1, which was not just the bestselling luxury…

New Kia Carnival for India will be more luxurious and sport bold styling. Ahead of its global debut in the coming months, new spy shots of the heavily updated Kia Carnival have surfaced previewing fresh looks with some bold design cues.The…

Skoda's new SUV will be marginally longer than before and offered with multiple powertrain options. Ahead of its global debut next week, Skoda has shared exterior design sketches of the new Kodiaq SUV. These sketches come after the company…

After a brief stint in F1, Nyck de Vries returns to Formula E with Mahindra. Both he and Mortara have signed multi-year contracts.Mahindra Racing will field an all-new driver line-up in Formula E next year. In a surprise move, 2021 Formula…

2024 MotoGP calendar features a record 22 races; India remains scheduled for September.The provisional calendar for the 2024 MotoGP season has been revealed, and the Indian GP features as one of the 22 rounds.Speaking to Autocar India, Amit…

Daruvala will be only the third Indian to drive in an official FIA world championship.Jehan Daruvala will race in Formula E next year with Maserati MSG Racing, alongside Max Guenther. After four years in Formula 2, the move marks the next…

Grand Edition limited to 1,000 units worldwide; India gets 25 units.Mercedes-AMG has launched the G 63 Grand Edition SUV in India at Rs 4 crore (ex-showroom). The Grand Edition will be one of the last batches of the current G 63 in India…

UK motor retail executives have shared their tributes following the sad deaths of two automotive sector experts this month. Brian Hawkins, who had a long career in senior UK roles in dealer network development with Fiat, Chevrolet,…

Honda will bring multiple EV concepts and a scooter with battery swapping tech.Honda will be showcasing many concepts at the Japan Mobility Show (Tokyo Motor Show) next month, with an electric sports car concept called the Honda Specialty…

The Xpulse sports long-travel suspension and a 21-inch front wheel, while the streetfighter appears to get an upside-down fork.A pair of new liquid-cooled Hero motorcycles have been spotted testing. The first of these is an adventure bike…