Castle Point Motors in Benfleet, Essex, has been named Unipart Car Centre of the Year.
Sam Burton, a former Subaru UK sales director, has joined MG Motor UK to develop its franchised network.
Upturn in stock means values and conversion rates will come under pressure.
Mobile apps are emerging as powerful tools that can engross electric vehicle (EV) users and push forward the cause of cleaner, more sustainable transportation.
Fix Auto UK has cemented its presence in the South West of England with the announcement that it has appointed Tavistock Accident Repair and Service Centre to its network.
The first half of car dealer Cambria Automobiles' current financial year has seen sales increase by 7.3% and underlying profit before tax rise 27%.
Car supermarket group Available Car is aiming for further growth after turnover reached £120m in 2012.
A dealer group specialising in Vauxhall has begun to diversify through acquisitions.
Pendragon, the UK's largest franchised dealer group, expects to complete a refinancing of its debt next week.
Dealers achieved 30,000 more private new car registrations year-on-year in Q1
Nigel Fletcher is joining Manheim as group development director.
UK franchised dealers may face further competition from a campaign by the RMI's Independent Garage Association to raise awareness of its members.
Hyundai Motor Company has strengthened its commitment to a cleaner, low-carbon future by joining the London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP).
Ford has announced a £24 million investment, half of which is Welsh Government funds, in its Bridgend engine assembly plant.
Jardine Motors Group has sold its Scotthall Hampshire BMW and Mini dealership, leaving it with just one representing the prestige German carmaker.
