Shakeel Shah has worked night and day to build his business into a success. Now he plans to take it to the next level.
Nine-tenths of car dealers are set to reassess their relationship with diesel with a review of their forecourts’ fuel profiles in 2018, according to research carried out by Cox Automotive.
Newly-promoted Crewe Volkswagen used car sales manager Ryan Shilton is ready to prove he is management material following his progression from the role of senior sales executive at Swansway Garage's Stoke Audi operation.
The Kia Sportage secured back-to-back success as Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car by securing the top spot once again in September.
The first four actions at Bruntingthorpe, held during its opening week (September 25-29), saw a "record number of sales" and attracted more than 1,400 visitors.
Independent workshops had an average customer satisfaction score of 89.8% compared to 79.4% for franchised dealers.
Used car prices increased by 5% as diesel vehicle prices rose 2% in September, according to the latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index.
Franchised car dealers saw a 32% rise in online enquiries for used cars in Q3 as web-based new car enquiries fell by 8% over the same period, according to DMS provider Dealerweb.
Independent car auction brand G3 Remarketing has announced the launch of a new 30-point check vehicle assured programme.
Motorpoint Group PLC has said that it expects to report revenue growth of over 18% during the first half of 2017, compared to the same period last year.
Steven Eagell will remarket around 4,500 cars a year through a programme of sales staged at BCA Bedford as part of a renewed partnership with the auction house.
Data complied by AID has revealed a “fast fading interest in diesel” as West Europe’s diesel sale shares dropped to 42.8% in August.
Remarketing group Aston Barclay has secured a contract with Peugeot Citroen Retail Group to auction more than 8,000 unwanted trade-ins annually.
Car manufacturers' lure bonus payments and VAT incentives is continuing to push new vehicles onto car dealers books, the value of unsold stock rising 16% in a year according to UHY Hacker Young.
Changes to the way insurers categorise damaged vehicles which are salvaged will offer used car buyers a new way of finding out more about the history of cars.
BCA has launched new sales North of the border as it reports strong demand across its Scottish network throughout September.
Online car retail portal Tootle raised £2.5m of funding via an investment round led by Hambro Perks, bringing the total amount raised for the start-up to £4.3m.
Used diesel prices have remained stable despite negative press coverage, Auto Trader’s September Market Report reveals.
Diesel remains “the right fuel choice for a significant number of drivers” with recovering used car prices suggesting that consumers are starting to make their own judgements of the fuel, according to Cap HPI.
Aston Barclay has adopted the new GardX SpinCar technology in its vehicle inspection process.
The John Clark Motor Group will grow through the post-Brexit period despite a “ongoing political uncertainty” and a “stable but fragile economy”, according to a statement made following the publication of its 2016 financial results.
Pendragon is set to host a series of nationwide recruitment days as it attempts to find staff for all areas of its expanding Evans Halshaw Car Store used vehicle operation.
Online vehicle auction company CD Auctions Ltd has been acquired by SMH Fleet Solutions and Hudson Kapel owner Arctos Holdings Ltd.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has raised concerns about the future for independent garages as the Government’s post-Brexit plans create uncertainty for the sector.
Average used car selling prices saw a 7.5% increase at auction in August as retailers looked to fill their forecourts for September, the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has revealed.
