Marshall closed its Peugeot showroom in Huntingdon towards the end of June in order to focus on a half million pound redevelopment of its St Neots Peugeot site, which was less than nine miles away.
It could take five years for the European car industry to return to pre-recession sales levels.
I would pose a similar question of the AM audience: we all know how to sell cars, don’t we?
Ford dealers have taken over 12,000 orders for new cars under the Government's scrappage scheme – rising by about 300 a day.
Nissan has created a new Yellow special edition version of its 370Z coupe.
Renault has added City Motor Holdings as its latest authorised repairer in Newbury, Pinchington Lane.
John Couldridge, a technician at Inchcape Honda in Romford, Essex has been crowned the UK’s top young automotive technician in a national skills competition.
BMW will be stretching its model range even further this year with the introduction of the new X1 on October 24.
Confusion surrounds the future of Block Exemption Regulations
Luxury car dealer Clive Sutton is launching a new brokerage service on July 6 in response to customers that are unwilling to risk selling on the private market.
Toyota has promoted Richard Balshaw as its new sales director following Michael Cole’s appointment as managing director of Kia UK.
Michael Willis (44), Principal, Ford College, Ford Motor Company.
Benfield switches its strategy to find the most effective way to raise its brand perception
Network Automotive believes independent garages have been able to adapt much quicker than franchise dealers to the recession.
The Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA) is urging MoT stations to sign up to the Motor Codes code of practice for service and repair.
Nissan has extended its £2,000 trade-in offer for an extra three months.
Volvo has launched a campaign to change the basis of charging for the London Congestion Charging zone.
Administrators for van maker LDV have said at least six organisations are still considering whether to invest in the company.
Marshall Motor Group has added the Hyundai franchise to its showroom in Cambridge.
Lack of stock is hindering dealers’ efforts to make the most of Government’s scrappage scheme
Dealers could be saving on paying business rates on empty properties if they allow charitable and non-profit organisations use their premises.
Training can be ‘money down the drain’ unless properly organised
General Motors has stepped up negotiation with rival suitors to offload a stake in Opel/Vauxhall, as talks with preferred bidder Magna International hit obstacles.
Greenhous Group has acquired its first Volkswagen van franchise with the purchase of a site at Shrewsbury from the Walkmill Group.
AW Repair Group’s Lincolnshire site has been accredited as a Volkswagen Group approved paint and body centre, which includes Seat, Skoda and Audi.
Continued improvements in profitability are a focus for GMUK across its core Vauxhall, Chevrolet and Saab networks.
New website carsite.co.uk is going up against car dealers as it predicts saving consumers at least 20 per cent on the cost of a car.
Suzuki GB has performed better than expected in the recession, losing far fewer dealerships than predicted.
BCA is boosting its selling capacity by building a 20-acre auction facility close to the M6 at Perry Barr, Birmingham
Scottish Motor Auctions boss Bob Anderson has said car auctions will continue to be successful despite growth in online car sales.
