Multi-million pound consortium establishes private sponsored dealer scheme
A multi-million pound private investment fund has been created by a consortium of experienced automotive investors who want to help entrepreneurs establish their own franchised car dealerships.
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Go Ultra Low reaches new heights with 100 members
Go Ultra Low has broadened the appeal of its EV promotions campaign with the announcement that 100 companies have joined its cause - demonstrating their commitment to run eco-friendly fleets.
- Sandicliffe targets growth with £11m funding facility
- Brayleys Renault reports 300% surge in EV sales
- Environmental best practice award for TrustFord
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Pentagon Motor Holdings acquired by Imperial Holdings' Motus Corporation
Pentagon Motor Holding has been acquired by South Africa’s largest car retail group – the Motus Corporation.
- The Parts Alliance acquired in £205m Uni-Select deal
- Motorline acquires Newbury Nissan dealership from Rowstock Ltd
- Hatfields Group appoints Aston Barclay as first remarketing partner
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Seat includes Ibiza in four-day fleet test drives
Seat has expanded its four-day test drive programme to include Ibiza for fleet decision makers.
- Fifth ‘free to attend’ Dacia Day offers 500 test drives
- New hydrogen SUV paints picture for future of Hyundai
- Mercedes GLC 63 AMG on sale, priced from £68,920
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Auto Trader offers consumers free listings on sub-£1,000 vehicles
Auto Trader will offer consumers free listings on vehicles priced below £1,000 as part of a new marketing campaign to help drive more traffic to the online marketplace.
- Independent dealers association to give sector ‘more clout’
- Used car market down 13.5% in Q2, reveals SMMT
- Used values rise 1.8% in July, reports BCA Pulse
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Headley Bodyshop renamed after joining Fix Auto network
Headley Bodyshop has been announced as the latest member of the Fix Auto network and will now operate as Fix Auto Newbury.
- Are your workshops ready for electric vehicles? Have your say in AM’s survey
- BMW, Audi and Land Rover bottom of JD Power Dependability Survey
- Volvo UK launches online recruitment platform for dealers
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Auto Trader offers consumers free listings on sub-£1,000 vehicles
Auto Trader will offer consumers free listings on vehicles priced below £1,000 as part of a new marketing campaign to help drive more traffic to the online marketplace.
- Volvo UK launches online recruitment platform for dealers
- Trustpilot targets 100% growth after AutoTrader agreement
- Guest opinion: a quick guide to staying the right side of the GDPR law
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Go Ultra Low reaches new heights with 100 members
Go Ultra Low has broadened the appeal of its EV promotions campaign with the announcement that 100 companies have joined its cause - demonstrating their commitment to run eco-friendly fleets.
- Seat includes Ibiza in four-day fleet test drives
- Isuzu appointments sharpen fleet focus
- Renault UK restructures fleet operation
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Used car market down 13.5% in Q2, reveals SMMT
Used car transactions fell 13.5% in Q2 2017 to realise a year-to-date sales decline of 5.1% following record breaking 2016.
- Consumer new car finance volumes down 8% in June
- BMW, Audi and Land Rover bottom of JD Power Dependability Survey
- NFDA reveals best promotion tips for used car dealers
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Consumer new car finance volumes down 8% in June
Point of sale consumer new car finance business volumes fell by 8% in June, compared with the same month in 2016, according to new data published by Finance and Leasing Association.
- Automotive finance must promote positive message with ‘regulators at the door’
- Offer greater finance choice to deliver an ‘informed decision’, says iVendi
- FCA sets out details of motor finance review
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Swansway appoints new head of business at Carlisle Audi
The new head of business at Swansway Garages' Carlisle Audi franchise is "up for the challenge" following his promotion from the post of general sales manager.
- Volvo Car UK appointment highlights customer experience focus
- Vertu celebrates newly qualified staff with string of promotions
- Ford appoints first director for Smart Mobility in Europe
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Caffyns adopts Contact Advantage CRM system at 12 sites
Caffyns has announced that it has installed Contact Advantage software across 12 of its franchised sites.
- SMTA partners Cap HPI for approved vehicle checks
- Qualified technicians could be key to tackling cyber attack threat
- London-based study: 4 out of 5 people 'open to' autonomous cars
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Auto Trader offers consumers free listings on sub-£1,000 vehicles
Auto Trader will offer consumers free listings on vehicles priced below £1,000 as part of a new marketing campaign to help drive more traffic to the online marketplace.
- Headley Bodyshop renamed after joining Fix Auto network
- Caffyns adopts Contact Advantage CRM system at 12 sites
- Independent dealers association to give sector ‘more clout’
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AM editor-in-chief introduces the AM Best UK Dealerships To Work For programme
Today marks the launch of a new AM initiative, called Best UK Dealerships To Work For.
- AM Best UK Dealerships to Work For: programme overview
- A welcome from our partner Best Companies Group
- Best UK Dealerships To Work For: the benefits to your business
