DS Automobiles has announced plans to have 400 standalone DS dealerships across Europe, with 60 in the UK, by the end of 2018.
Kia is preparing for a Six Nations take-over of London's Waterloo Station and a continued push on sports sponsorship as it looks to make its mark in “one of the most competitive environments in the world” with its Stinger performance car.
DS Automobiles UK will gain its first dedicated managing director when Alain Descat takes up the newly-created post in April.
The UK government plans a law change which will hold vehicle importers and dealer-distributors to account if vehicles are sold with emissions defeat devices.
Seat has revealed that it is currently “evaluating scope for a UK Cupra specialist network” as it prepares for a re-launch of the performance car model line at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
BMW and Daimler have now suspended senior staff in light of allegations surrounding the testing of diesel emissions on monkeys in the US.
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK is preparing to launch its first pop-up store at the intu Trafford Centre in Manchester, launching a model could be rolled out among UK retailers.
Dacia once again handed Bagot Road Garage its Gold award for Dealer of the Year as the brand hosted retailers from across the UK at an awards ceremony at the National Museum of Scotland.
Peugeot and Toyota cars have been identified as the most expensive to repair, according to internal data from WhoCanFixMyCar.com.
Leven Car Company has been named as Aston Martin’s "Number 1 Dealer in the World" for customer satisfaction in new car sales.
Grassicks emerged as Mini UK’s Retailer of the Year as the brand recognised its top-performing car retailers during a black tie awards event at Mini Plant Oxford.
David George has been appointed as director of Mini UK following predecessor Chris Brownridge’s move to BMW UK.
UK car manufacturing showed an increasing reliance on overseas exports as the SMMT announced that production levels had fallen for the first time for eight years during 2017.
Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW face a new diesel emissions-related backlash following claims that monkeys were exposed to diesel fumes as part of scientific test carried out on the German premium brands' behalf.
Former Renault UK managing director Ken Ramirez has been appointed as Nissan Europe’s new senior vice-president for sales and marketing.
Mazda Motors UK has celebrated a 38% average increase in profitability across its UK car dealer network during 2017 - despite falling registrations.
The motor industry lost £2.6 billion in revenue last year as a result of declining car sales, according to analysis by AA Cars.
PSA Group has said that it intends to “rebuild the industrial performance” of Vauxhall’s UK factories in conjunction with the Unite union following a meeting between the two organisations.
Jaguar Land Rover is preparing to scale back production of its Discovery Sport and Evoque models at Halewood manufacturing plant – blaming faltering consumer confidence in the UK.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has extended its scrappage scheme with the offer of discounts of up to £5,000 available from new cars bought within its dealer network.
Sytner Group has officially-opened the doors of its new luxury dual franchise Roll-Royce and McLaren Automotive showroom in Wilmslow.
Lookers Mercedes-Benz Kent has been awarded the German premium car manufacturer's Retailer of the Year 2017 award.
Lookers has opened the doors of two Glasgow-based dealerships, following £12m investment.
Desira Group has doubled its representation with the Suzuki franchise following the opening of a new dealership in Norwich.
Infiniti is set to become a luxury electric brand with a range of new vehicles featuring electrified powertrains from 2021.
