Manufacturer support for new car offers ahead of the September introduction of WLTP and RDE tests generated a 1.2% rise in July registrations.
Fresh Motors founder Jacob Freshwater has said that creating the right environment for used car sales was central to his Rising Star award win at the recent Auto Trader Retail Awards.
Jato Dynamics has warned that car manufacturers are running the risk of huge fines for failing to meet EU emissions standards after new WLTP CO2 emissions tests triggered a 10g/km average increase in vehicles’ published output.
UK dealers saw profitability increase by 74% during Q2 this year, despite a slight slip in June’s performance, according to the latest figures from ASE.
Eastern Holdings has acquired Volkswagen and Mazda retailer Barnetts Motor Group, adding Mazda and Volkswagen franchises in Dundee for an undisclosed sum.
Jaguar Land Rover made a £264 million pre-tax loss in Q1 this year compared to a £595m profit last year due to a slow-down in Chinese sales, the car manufacturer's financial results have revealed.
JCT600 is in discussion with potential additions to a premium-leaning car dealership portfolio to “fill in the gaps” after losing its retail franchise with BMW in Bradford.
Yeomans Honda has received “positive feedback” on its new customer-focussed showroom after a new site layout alleviated parking issues at its Littlehampton dealership.
Cartime has revealed plans for a new £1.6 million premium used car showroom after exchanging contracts on prominent retail site in Rochdale.
The number of car manufacturers is predicted to halve in the space of a decade as mobility solutions and a decline in vehicle ownership start to take hold of the market, according to KPMG.
Lexus' dealer network has been named the best in the UK in the 2018 Auto Express Dealer Power survey.
Mazda Motor UK Is preparing to take car retail direct to customers with a "trial roll-out" of its MyWay test drive concept via its UK franchised dealer network.
Colin Appleyard has opened a new Suzuki dealership in franchise after “outgrowing” the group’s franchised site in nearby Shipley.
Inchcape’s UK trading profits were down “significantly” over the first half of this year as pre-registration activity put pressure on new and used car margins.
Over 4.7 million drivers are paying for car finance each month in the UK at the cost of £1.07 billion.
Breeze Volkswagen rolled back the clock to recreate a landmark moment from 14 years ago as the car retail group celebrated its 20,000th sale.
Honest John has called upon the government to abolish insurance premium tax from electric vehicles (EVs) after research highlighted how inflated premiums could be harming sales.
Lookers has become the only UK motor retailer to receive two Mumsnet rated retailer badges in response to its family focussed dealership developments.
Tootle has launched a new progressive comparison tool which allows car buyers to compare offers from dealers and car buying service companies.
Luscombe Motors Car Shop won Retailer of the Year accolades as Auto Trader rewarded the efforts of the UK’s best car dealers at its 11th annual Retailer Awards.
Seven vehicles were stolen along with the keys and log books for a further 50 vehicles in a raid on the Motorcity independent used car dealership in Walsall.
Pinewood has made it possible for its car dealer clients to sell and manage vehicle their stock directly from their smartphone or tablet with the introduction of its new Stock+ app.
IM Group boss Lord Edmiston was handed £76m dividend last year despite an 8% decline in revenues at the Subaru and Isuzu importer and franchise operator.
Ford has officially opened its first 'High Street' new car retail space in Next’s store at the Manchester Arndale Centre as part of an alternative car sales channel developed in partnership with Rockar.
Mazda’s new Mazda6 saloon and Tourer will arrive in UK showrooms from July 20, with prices starting at £23,195.
