It’s a people business; people only buy from people; people are your biggest asset but can be your biggest problem – all clichés, all true.
Honda is visiting retailers to discuss a business development review for the three years to 2010.
An investor involved in ongoing takeover talks with HR Owen has reportedly assured chief executive Nick Lancaster that he will stay at its helm.
Is this the future for Citroen’s dealerships in the UK?
Nanjing MG has officially launched the MG7 series in China.
Inchcape Retail finance director Connor McCormack and Paul Jordan of Capital Bank are among the speakers confirmed for November’s AM Financial Challenges in Motor Retail conference.
AM is looking for the motor industry Employer of the Year.
I've always been dubious of manufacturers' figures for fuel consumption. While I can see they have a use as a direct comparison between cars, they do seem to be a little on the generous side.
Repairers receiving work from AI Claims Solutions have a year to gain Thatcham/BSI Kitemark accreditation or risk losing its approval.
Ford will announce 10 retail sub-dealer appointments over the next six months, all of which will be opened by existing franchise holders.
Nissan is looking to increase the volume of vehicles making it to dealerships in order to boost dealer profitability.
Chrysler Group held an “investors forum” during the Frankfurt Motor Show at which dealers from across Europe heard from senior management how the change of ownership would affect the carmaker.
Ford Retail has sold off its nine European dealerships to help it focus on the group’s 55 dealerships in the UK.
Vauxhall has revived its SRi variant for its Corsa model after a two year absence from the range.
Renault’s new Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup will go on sale in the UK next month.
Stoneacre Motor Group has launched a major expansion programme with the purchase of its first Peugeot dealership.
Surface finishing specialist Farécla has launched a £250,000 free mobile training scheme which it hopes will save its 400 UK distributors time and money.
Alfa Romeo has appointed a new fleet team, headed up by national sales manager, Nigel Wright.
Camden Corporate Fleet Services (CCFS) has split from Camden Motor Group in a £66 million management buy-out.
The Hyundai i30, Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Caddy and Volkswagen Tiguan have all has their Euro NCAP results revealed today.
A management restructure at Citroën UK has paved the way for a more coordinated approach to network relations, claims the company.
A series of standards which will manage service, maintenance and repair business completed electronically between dealers and corporate fleets is being proposed.
The United Auto Workers union has ended its strike action at General Motors after reaching a deal in contract talks with the carmaker.
Nissan's Skyline replacement will be called the GT-R and will go on sale in the UK next year.
Despite what it may look like, Mazda insists its new CX-7 is not an SUV, “it’s a sports car”. Mazda believes it has created its own “niche within a niche” that will sit alongside its other sporty models, the RX-8 and MX-5.
BSI’s Kitemark for Garage Services scheme, aimed at raising standards in vehicle service and repair, has surpassed the 100 licensees milestone, three years from its launch.
Plans to introduce new regulations on car advertising could force manufacturers to stop advertising altogether, according to Kia UK managing director Paul Philpott.
Hampshire-based Seward Accident Repair Centres is continuing its expansion on the south coast with the opening of its ninth bodyshop and appointment of a group process manager to boost manufacturer approvals.
Renault has launched a range of new point of sale promotional material to promote its expanding remanufactured parts programme, Renault Service Exchange, to its garage customers.
The legislation to introduce mandatory online filing of tax returns by businesses has now passed, and over the next two years more detailed rules released and the regime fleshed out.
