Motor trade training provider GTG, owned by the Arnold Clark Group, plans to open its new £10m academy in Wolverhampton on 8 April.
Saab Parts has engaged Eclipse Marketing to build a bespoke database to control and implement customer relationship management (CRM) activity.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is encouraging the UK’s best young technicians to take part in this year’s SkillAuto competition.
Cambridgeshire-based dealer group Vindis has chosen Reynolds and Reynolds as its new dealer management system (DMS) provider.
Edinburgh-based Nissan dealer Alex F Noble has announced the appointment of Stuart Pender as service manager.
Auto Trader has reported a significant increase in new car searches, apparently confirming the rise in private demand noted by the SMMT.
South East-based dealer group SMC Cars has reported increased sales thanks to a three-month retargeting campaign by digital agency GForces.
Representatives from two major Chinese colleges have visited the Institute of the Motor Industry and IMI Awards as part of a 12-day ‘Train the Master Trainer’ programme.
Stoneacre Motor Group has unveiled a new series of television adverts to be shown around popular ITV1 programmes including Emmerdale, Coronation Street, All Star Family Fortunes and the ITV lunchtime and early evening news.
According to new research by the Motoring website, once a car is out of warranty, just 23% of motorists use the dealer that sold them the car for servicing.
As part of the celebrations to mark its 25th year, Close Motor Finance plans a big fundraising drive in support of the automotive industry charity, BEN.
Website supplier AutoExposure – a division of Manheim’s Motors group – has launched a new online platform for car dealers.
Claims management company Vamco says it has become the first in its sector to operate its own in-house law firm.
What Car? has named its ‘Best Buys For Brits In 2013’ with vehicles to suit virtually any budget.
New research by business information provider Precise suggests the UK automotive industry could be on the road to recovery.
