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Aston Martin Financial Services has signed up its UK dealer business managers to the new Finance and Insurance Accreditation Pathway developed by Alphera Financial Services in partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

New car sales across Europe delivered their highest monthly total for July since 2009 as 1.31 million vehicles hit the roads of the region last month – a 10% increase of year-on-year.

John Banks Group has officially opened a refurbished Renault showroom and standalone Dacia franchise in Cambridge as it brings an end to a “year of refurbishments” within the business.

SsangYong Motors has announced that customers will benefit from a year’s roadside cover as part of a new three-year partnership with Allianz Partners.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said that model changes and preparation for WLTP and RDE fuel economy and emissions tests were to blame for an 11% decline in UK car production during July.

Toyota is set to revive its Corolla nameplate when it replaces the Auris hatchback in 2019.

PSA Group has completed the certification of all its passenger cars under the new WLTP fuel economy and RDE vehicle emissions test regimes.

Vospers has reported improved turnover and profitability within its 2017 financial results as it hatches a plan for further profit growth through new dealership investments.

Record profits have prompted Aston Martin to announce its plans to float on the London Stock Exchange later this year.

Jaguar Classic has confirmed it will begin production of an all-electric E-Type, based on the E-Type Zero concept it showcased in 2017.

Startin Suzuki has announced sponsorship of PGA Professional golfer, Ian Henry who has received an 18-reg Vitara.

Suzuki GB has announced its return for a second season of E4’s All Star Driving School.

Vertu Motors has officially opened the doors to its newly expanded Bristol Street Motors Seat dealership in Darlington.

​Greenpeace anti-diesel campaigners have attempted to block Volkswagen staff from entering the company’s head office in Milton Keynes as part of a “peaceful protest”.

Lookers’ Guildford Audi showroom is undergoing a £3 million redevelopment programme which will aim to improve efficiency by increasing workshop capacity and reducing customer waiting times.

​MG Motor UK has revealed details of the new MG3 hatchback – with prices starting from £9,495.

Renault has announced that it will offer an additional new car sales incentive of £500 for customers keen to get behind the wheel of a Twingo, Clio, Mégane, Captur, Kadjar, Koleos, Scénic or Grand Scénic.

​Audi’s franchised car retailers will be facilitating the German premium brand’s new Audi On Demand daily car rental solution – with cars available to customers from £70 per day.

Volvo has introduced a new Polestar-developed software upgrade, available through dealerships, that pushes more power to the rear wheels of all-wheel drive (AWD) models.

Vertu Motors has opened the door to a new £10 million Farnell Jaguar Land Rover showroom in Bolton.

A Robins & Day Peugeot showroom described as a grade II listed “landmark” at the heart of Maidstone has been earmarked for redevelopment.

SsangYong Motor UK has announced the appointment of Car SOS star Fuzz Townshend as its new brand ambassador.

Vauxhall Motors has launched a new marketing campaign to promote its Grandland X flagship SUV campaign, maintaining its patriotic push with a ‘Keeps Calm, Carries On’ slogan.

Volvo Car UK has promoted Matt Galvin to the position of sales director from his previous position as head of retail sales.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK has appointed Iain Montgomery as its new sales director for Alfa Romeo/Jeep and Lisa Ford as managing director of Motor Village UK as part of a management restructure.