Used car values at BCA auctions rose to their third highest level on record during June as nearly-new vehicle prices rose by 10.8% year-on-year.
Used car values rose 3% at Manheim auction houses and 11% on the Dealer Trade online trading platform but dipped 10% on the consumer-facing Motors.co.uk website during June, Cox Automotive has revealed.
Subaru UK is looking to host prospective franchisees at The Game Fair at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, as it prepares to expand its dealer network.
Ford is officially selling new cars online after making its new Buy Online live to customers this week.
TC Harrison has highlighted the negative economic effects of the Brexit vote in a set of 2017 annual financial results which show an 8.7% fall in profit before tax.
Roger Young has completed the £2 million refurbishment of its Land Rover dealership near Plymouth.
Vertu Motors’ has appointed a new head of business at its Farnell Land Rover franchise in Guiseley as the dealership undergoes a £4.7m refurbishment.
Hyundai, Suzuki and Kia were the top ranking manufacturers in JD Power’s 2018 UK Vehicle Dependability Study as new technology hampered the reliability of premium cars.
eCars247 has partnered with Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance to offer an online used car buying service claiming to offer "instant finance".
Swansway Group’s 2017 annual financial results have revealed that profits remained flat despite a 40% increase in turnover during the period.
Lookers has expanded its representation of the Ford brand with the acquisition of Essex-based franchised car retailer Pollendine Motors.
The average UK motor retailer delivered a profit of just under £265 in May, compared to an average loss of £17,000 the previous year.
Renault has announced that between July 3 and October 1 it will offer 0% PCP finance across its entire range, with an additional £1,000 off part exchange.
Johnsons Cars has acquired TH White Motor Group and adds the Jeep and Fiat Commercial franchise to its business for the first time as a result.
Vertu Motors has acquired Hughes Group and its subsidiary Hughes of Beaconsfield, which has Mercedes-Benz dealerships, for £21.8 million.
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Vehicle manufacturers are beginning to move away from pure vehicle sales towards offering more subscription based services to meet the growing needs of today’s customer.
Dealer discounts have remained static in the last three months despite a struggling new car market, according to a What Car? Target Price report.
A look at the UK car market to the end of May shows Vauxhall, Nissan and Fiat suffering.
Franchised car dealers have been alerted to an impending heatwave which will see UK drivers spend over £45 million on air conditioning services, and garages “inundated” with re-gas services, according to WhoCanFixMyCar.com.
Perrys Group has celebrated early growth in its Ford sales in Derbyshire following the successful opening of a new £8.5 million FordStore at the heart of Chesterfield.
Motorvogue will take its franchised car dealership tally to eight in Bedford with the addition of a newly-built Renault and Dacia showroom.
Auto Trader has launched its “biggest” promotion to date, with a new car giveaway every time England scores a goal in Russia.
Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion mobility services arm has launched a new all-inclusive car subscription service, targeting high-mileage drivers with the “hassle-free” mobility solution.
Research conducted by Dealerweb has revealed that 77% of car buyers would be reluctant to spend over £15,000 on a new car online.
