CitNOW has appointed former Arnold Clark manager Carol Fairchild as its new commercial director.
Nearly half (47%) of UK motorists would go into debt to fund repairs for their car, according to the results of a survey conducted by WhoCanFixMyCar.com.
Motorists' misconceptions of electric vehicles (EVs) are stopping UK motorists considering to make the switch for their next vehicle, according to a new study.
Škoda is revamping its fleet car dealer network with the launch of 20 business centres, which will cater for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and major corporates, from January 1, 2019.
MotorEasy has launched a new online tool that allows customers to track the progress of garage maintenance and repairs on their car like fast food consumers track their pizza.
Car retailers will have to open up to the prospect of collaboration and integration in order to deliver a digital transformation that will benefit car retailers and buyers alike, according to Jardine Motor Group’s Matt Wrigley.
Toyota emerged as a clear winner in the first Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer Attitude Survey to be conducted by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
The RAC Dealer Network has revealed that warranty sales by unit have increased by 11% in the third quarter of 2018 across its network of car retailers.
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MG Motor UK has celebrated exceeding all of its aftersales targets on the back of new car sales which have already exceeded 2017's full-year sales by 85.6%.
JCB Group’s Euro Skoda dealership in Crawley Down has officially opened following a £500,000 investment which quadrupled the franchise’s retail capacity.
Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) analysis shows that only 3% of all vehicle technicians are currently qualified to work safely on electric vehicles (EVs).
Former Northern 4x4 Centre boss Stewart Rogers has been handed an 11-year directorship ban after he defied a previous five-year order to run his Auto Testing Limited (ATL) business.
New approaches to service and maintenance will be needed as personal contract hire increasingly makes an impact in corporate circles, says Epyx.
Luscombe Motors will expand its used car operations and could be set to introduce a third franchise following the acquisition of a “blank canvas” site which adds 50% more retail space for the business.
Suzuki GB has hosted a graduation event for 24 participants in its 36-month Advanced Apprenticeship Programme at the Rockingham Motor Speedway in Northamptonshire.
It’s hardly brand new information that the automotive retail sector is experiencing a widespread shortfall of skills.
An in-depth analysis has concluded that up to 45% of franchised dealers’ MOT data is incorrect, meaning nearly half of their customers are being sent MOT reminders at the wrong time.
The Information Commissioner’s Office’s (ICO) first prosecution under the Computer Misuse Act has resulted in a six month jail sentence for a former employee of Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS).
Lookers has reported growth in its used car and aftersales operations as new car volumes and turnover declined in-line with the market during the period to September 30.
Swansway Group has thanked firefighters who battled to contain a fire at its Stafford Land Rover dealership overnight.
Car retailers still have a chance to join a rush of over 1,000 automotive retail sector representatives expected to attend Automotive Management Live 2018 at the NEC in Birmingham tomorrow (November 8).
Drivers wanting to prepare for winter weather could see an increase on winter tyre demand, which dealers should capitalise on to increase profits.
Autoclenz will open an Alloy Wheel Repair Centre in Crewe for trade and public customers on November 14.
