Manufacturer warranties are 10 times more likely to encourage new car buyers back to the franchised workshop than service plans, according to Castrol Professional and Trend Tracker.
Manheim is marking the Ford Transit’s 50th birthday with a fortnight of sale events from August 3 - 14 at its commercial vehicle auction centres and Manheim Online.
Vauxhall has introduced VX360; a programme that allows onsite expert technicians to video recommended repair work and share it with owners immediately via mobile and email.
Flear and Thomson has become the first dealer in Scotland region 12 to sell over 100 new Kias in one month.
Sociosciences has developed a free to download app, fronted by Ivan the mole, which scouts Twitter for key phrases to help generate business leads.
Motorpoint has helped to install a defibrillator for community use in the Rosegrove Lane area of Burnley.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing that automotive retailers must show a claims ratio on all general insurance add-on sales as part of new measures it is looking to introduce.
MG Motor UK is calling for more dealers, specifically smaller groups, to join the brand and forge a strong relationship to drive results forward together.
Wessex Garages has announced it will be joining the Renault and Dacia franchise with the opening of a new hi-tech dealership in Newport.
Newbury car dealer Daniel Stokesberry was fined more than £20,000 after selling five unroadworthy vehicles.
Constitution Motors has been unveiled as the new official vehicle supplier for Norwich City Football Club.
Skurrays Vauxhall has launched a new 'Customer Journey' programme with automotive eCRM agency Marketing Delivery.
Marriott Motor Group has taken delivery of Volkswagen’s most fuel efficient car the XL1.
The recently appointed head of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for the Fiat Professional brand Domenico Gostoli is warning dealers if they don’t represent the brand correctly then they will lose the franchise.
Kent-based used BMW dealership Big Motoring World celebrated its most successful month in over 20 years of trading, in June.
Kent-based car dealer Motorline Group has donated £30,000 across three local hospices.
Check out our image gallery of the all-new Tucson model from Hyundai.
Nathaniel Cars Bridgend has lent the Bridgend Business Forum an Outlander PHEV for a year.
Motorline Group announces plans to invest in new sites in Dartford, Medway, and the M4 corridor, by 2016.
Paragon Automotive has appointed Ian Carlisle as its new group chief executive officer.
Brayleys is expanding its North London operations with a seven-figure investment in the construction of a brand new Kia dealership in Enfield.
The Mercedes-Benz Retail Group pop-up shop in the Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham, attracted more than 45,000 visitors between May 25 and June 25.
Car manufacturers and dealerships looking to attract customers need to focus more on storytelling than on reviews, motoring tips and tweets, according to research from Headstream.
Vantage Motor Group has appointed Caroline Boothroyd to the newly-created role of group head of people and development.
British women are charged an average of £45 more than men for car repairs, according to ClickMechanic.
