Mazda’s MX-5 convertible is the number one second-hand car of the last decade according to Carsite.co.uk.
Used car values in August rose 2.6 per cent (£187 to £7,390) following a rise of 4 per cent (£277) in July, according to Manheim’s latest market analysis.
Used light commercial vehicle (LCV) values have reached a plateau at around £3,500.
Average used car values in August saw a 6% increase to £6,223, a £195 increase over July’s figures.
David Liepins has been appointed general manager of the Marshall Land Rover dealership and the Volvo approved service centre in Melton Mowbray.
Volkswagen has unveiled details of three new BlueMotion models ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show which opens on September 15.
Gateshead-based Hodgson has appointed five new staff across four franchises due to solid sales.
The owner of British Car Auctions (BCA) is carrying out a review of the company with a view to putting it up for sale.
BMW is planning to build the Mini Coupe and possibly a new SUV at its Oxfordshire plant, creating approximately 1,000 jobs.
HSBC Insurance has pulled out of underwriting motor insurance business through its two operations HSBC Insurance (UK) and HSBC Insurance Management Services.
The majority of top motor retailers have average or above average credit scores despite challenging market conditions.
BMW dealers will be able to tempt customers into a test drive with the incentive of a 10 day trip across Namibia or the possibility of racing around the Nürburgring in Germany in an M3 coupe.
Audi has subtly refreshed its logo for the first time since 1990.
Volkswagen may ditch Porsche’s Cayenne and Panamera models, following its acquisition of the sports car company, according to rumours in the UK press.
Benfield Motor Group has taken on Hyundai for the first time at a new dealership opened on Scotswood Road, Newcastle.
Subaru has finally added its Boxer diesel engine to its Impreza range.
Three young automotive technicians from the UK are currently competing in the WorldSkills competition in Canada.
Smart has added more power to its Fortwo cdi model.
RHJ Holding, the Belgian conglomerate, has increased its offer by £22 million to €300m (£263m) to purchase General Motors’ Opel and Vauxhall operations.
Pinewood is adding a vehicle health check tool to its Pinnacle dealer management system (DMS) as a free addition to the next upgrade of the software.
Mini E is searching for 20 applicants to lease its prototype electronic car as part of its research into launching the model in the UK.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has requested a meeting with Government to discuss an extension of the scrappage scheme.
More than half of £300m funding has gone as scrappage registrations pass £150,000 mark
Vauxhall dealer Crown Motors, which has sites in Romford and Dagenham, has gone into administration.
HR Owen will complete development of a new specialist used car business this month.
Car hypermarket Carcraft has opened a 350-car site at Manchester’s Trafford Centre, creating 50 new jobs.
General Motors has signed up to a 2bn yuan (£180m) joint venture with the Chinese state-owned carmaker FAW to make light trucks and vans.
Car dealers in the Middle East are pushing sales by offering special deals throughout Ramadan.
Volvo’s redesigned C70 will go into production in November and cars will arrive in showrooms as the start of next year.
Renault has revealed plans to launch a new executive saloon called the Fluence for customers in Turkey, Russia and Romania.
