New Fiat MD prioritises dealers after 'disappointing' NFDA survey result
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK’s new managing director has spoken of the need for the manufacturers to “move forward as one” with its dealer partners after NFDA survey results raised concerns.
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Lloyd Motor Group turnover and profit at record high
Cumbrian dealer Lloyd Group achieved record turnover and profit in 2015, with the latter up 28%.
- Peter Vardy moves Heritage Collection as part of expansion plans
- Batchelors of Ripon plans expansion
- HR Owen begins selling British-built BAC Mono single-seater
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Mercedes-Benz Retail appoints new digital marketing agency
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group UK (MBRG) has named Broadplace Advertising as its new digital marketing agency.
- Dealer property sold in 'first significant deal since Brexit'
- Lookers adds BMW and Mini with £27.2m Knights Group acquisition
- Vantage Motor Group celebrates record turnover
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Gallery: Smart EV range to debut at Paris Motor Show
Smart has said that its ‘perfect city car’ has ‘become a little more perfect’ with the introduction of a range-wide EV drivetrain set to make its debut at next week’s Paris Motor Show.
- European new car registrations returned to growth in August.
- HR Owen begins selling British-built BAC Mono single-seater
- Rockar to play by JLR franchise rules at Westfield, says network boss
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IAAF conference to advise on post-Brexit survival
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation will advise visitors about ‘How to survive and thrive – post Brexit’ at its annual conference.
- AA man spots 23-year-old tyres on nearly-new car
- Used car prices rise at auction, retail market softens in August
- Used car values at a record high - BCA
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eDynamix launches aftersales oversight app for dealer managers
An overview of business performance through all of the core aftersales functions is now available through an app developed by eDynamix.
- IAAF conference to advise on post-Brexit survival
- Disaster recovery plan keeps Fix Auto bodyshop staff in action after arson attack
- Tyre firm Kingsway invests in new premises
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JudgeService strikes-up Auto Trader partnership
JudgeService has announced a major partnership with Auto Trader to offer independent dealer reviews.
- Gumtree relaunches motors classifieds service and claims industry first in ad tracking
- Rockar to play by JLR franchise rules at Westfield, says network boss
- Ground to be made-up in multi-channel retailing, says Codeweavers boss
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Knights Mini secures supply deal with RED Driving School
Knights Mini has secured a solus supply deal with RED Driving School as the company starts to replace its fleet with 350 new Minis.
- JCT600 targets SMEs with new online software
- Lookers' fleet operation adopts e-commerce platform to streamline processes
- JLR has 'delivered' with 84% Q1 fleet growth, says MD Jeremy Hicks
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Strong yen raises spectre of supply restrictions for UK
Japanese brands are watching exchange rates closely amid fears weakened pound will hit import levels.
- European new car registrations returned to growth in August.
- Call to dealer councils to challenge manufacturers' 'old-fashioned' franchise standards
- Householders' finance expectations remain steady after Brexit vote
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Batchelors of Ripon plans expansion
Batchelors of Ripon has revealed plans for expansion after securing a £650,000 funding package from Lloyds Bank.
- Financial Conduct Authority examines insurance sector's use of telematics and Big Data
- Close Brothers Motor Finance adds 'magnificent seven' in Scotland
- Alphera launches payment product for 'premium' car buyers
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How Mercedes-Benz UK engineered six years of constant success
Mercedes-Benz UK changed its relationship with its dealer network – and has seen six years of constant success.
- CD Auction Group appoints Graham Howes as commercial director
- Close Brothers Motor Finance adds 'magnificent seven' in Scotland
- Stagg to spearhead Skoda marketing team
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eDynamix launches aftersales oversight app for dealer managers
An overview of business performance through all of the core aftersales functions is now available through an app developed by eDynamix.
- Financial Conduct Authority examines insurance sector's use of telematics and Big Data
- House of Lords begins inquiry into driverless cars in the UK
- Electric Nation project aims to prepare UK energy infrastructure for widespread EV usage
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Gumtree relaunches motors classifieds service and claims industry first in ad tracking
Classifieds business Gumtree Motors is relaunching its website and introducing new packages designed to help franchised dealers stand out in its listings.
- eDynamix launches aftersales oversight app for dealer managers
- Circle Leasing optimises Vehicle Hire app for iOS
- Santander and Manheim tie-up to ease dealers' stock funding process
