Motors.co.uk has partnered with a government-backed scheme to offer essential advice to new parents.
Caffyns has acquired a 2.1-acre “parcel of land” for £1.1m as it prepares to extend its current used car operation in Ashford.
Cox Automotive saw falling days in stock and high volumes in its online and auction hall used vehicle selling platforms in September – but values were down at Manheim auctions.
Uncertainty around the result of the EU referendum has led car supermarket group Motorpoint to sacrifice some margin to maintain its good level of stock turn.
Aston Barclay claimed a 100% sales conversion rate across its three auction sites as it recorded growth of 21% for total volumes sold in September.
Logistics operators steer clear of the limelight, but without them, and their increasing innovation, the motor trade would – literally – grind to a halt.
Improvements to the potential range of electric vehicles could soon consign the hybrid to the annals of automotive history, according to industry experts at Glass’s.
Record values achieved across the used market during a busy September look set to be replaced by "softeneing" demand in October, according to BCA Pulse.
With strong performance around new cars, the second-hand sector is coming under scrutiny – but a number of new products are being launched to help.
Autorola UK has seen the average price of a vehicle sold through its online remarketing portal increase to £9,211 in Q3.
The AA Cars used car portal has launched a ten-point Dealer Promise scheme which aims to develop new levels of trust between dealers and customers.
Ford’s Galaxy sales proved out of this world in September’s used car market, positioning it as the fastest selling car of the month in Auto Trader’s rankings.
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CarShop chief executive Jonathan Dunkley reveals how his car supermarket group doubled its profits in just 12 months.
The target-driven used car salesmen of yesteryear are being replaced by dealership ambassadors, who ‘consult’ with their customers rather than ‘closing’ them.
The National Tyre Distributors has highlighted the ongoing abuse of laws designed to keep motorists free from the potential dangers of part-worn tyres as it appeals for an all-out ban on their sale.
Demand for used cars throughout September has underpinned a stronger than normal market, with overall price reductions at three years 60,000 miles of only 0.2%, says Cap HPI.
Car dealer classifieds website Autovolo has offered independent retailers the chance to own a 20% stake in its business.
Peter Vardy has relocated its £2m Heritage Collection to a specially-created pavilion at its CarStore in Hillington.
An off-duty AA technician spotted 23-year-old tyres fitted to the nearly-new car purchase of an unsuspecting motorist.
Used car values have risen to a record value of £8,342 according to BCA.
G3 Remarketing has raised £30,000 for The Prince of Wales Hospice following a director's string of sporting feats and donations which accompanied every vehicle sale.
Motor Codes has defined best practice for the sale of new and used cars, and the supply of associated finance and warranty products, with the launch of its Vehicle Sales Code.
Cap HPI has warned that a “stable” used car market could suffer under the double-pronged pressure points of increasing volumes and an more nearly-new vehicles in the market.
