New car registrations across Western European markets increased by 9.5% in July to 1.1 million units, according to the latest HIS Automotive forecast.
New car registrations saw steady growth in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
UK new car registrations grew 7% in the first half of 2015 to the highest half-year total on record.
Managing director Steve Hodgson believes organic growth, not loan-backed acquisition, is the right route for Hodgson Newcastle.
Honda is set to roll out a new retail display solution across its 163 car dealerships across the UK.
Consumers are finding negotiating on new car discounts tougher than a year ago.
Point-of-sale consumer new car finance was up 11% by volume and 17% by value in April, compared with the same month last year.
Growth in the UK new car market is slowing, with May's registrations of 198,706 units only a 2.4% rise over the same month last year.
There are a number of key factors that can demonstrate the depth of confidence that is showing in the used retail market and the impact of the new car market
New car sales in Europe were 6.4% higher in April 2015 than in the same month of 2014.
Pendragon forecasts the UK’s new car and used car markets to remain in growth in 2015.
April's new car market ended up 5.1% year-on-year at 185,778 registrations, the strongest April result in a decade.
New car sales in Europe were 8.9% higher in the first three months of 2015 than in the same period last year and have grown for seven consecutive months.
The exit of the Chrysler brand from the UK will be managed steadily, now that holders of the franchise have received two years notice of contract termination.
The volume of point-of-sale motor finance sales grew by 5% in February to more than 133,000.
Praise by Top Gear for Mazda’s forthcoming new MX-5 roadster almost led to a website meltdown for Mazda Motors UK.
Nearly half a million new cars were registered in the UK during the crucial March 2015 plate-change month.
The car market collapse, warranty hysteria and supply issues after Japan’s tsunami were a triple whammy for RRG Group in the North West of England. Yet it made it through intact, and bounced back fast. Now its Japanese owners have given its management clear instructions: acquire, expand and spread the risk.
Vertu Motors’ year end results, published today, reveal turnover up year-on-year 8.9% and above the one billion mark for the first time, at £1.09 billion (2011: £999m).
Jemca raises its Toyota profile with £11m Enfield investment.
The attraction of the older model: Bentley and Vauxhall make biggest inroads as dealers look to older models to replenish their forecourt displays.
Each quarter AM surveys dealers in its High Performance Indicators survey on the state of the market and their confidence in areas such as sales, profitability, manufacturer relations and consumer demand. The survey includes telephone interviews with a number of dealers. Their views are expressed here.
Grants Seat's line managers are shielded from administration to concentrate on customers.
Richard Sanders Group is a motor retailer which was borne of an opportunity. Other opportunities have allowed it to grow into a strong regional brand with multiple franchises.
Arnold Clark Automobiles sells more used cars than any other retailer, consistently posting return on sales of around 3%.
