A new training programme from Gates has helped boost sales revenue across its range of replacement parts by 11%.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is going to roll out its partnership with Autodata to its franchised dealer members in the new year.
Quinton Hazell Automotive has teamed up with Cat Logistics in a long-term warehousing and distribution agreement.
Martin Chapman is to take over running Ford's Southampton plant.
Results from sales across the UK.
Fleet and lease values remained steady in November, recording a small fall against October, but well ahead of the values achieved last year. In fact, average values are over £350 higher in 2006 to date.
CONTINENTAL Tyre Group Ltd today announces its new managing director. David Smith will take over from Brian Smith who leaves the company at the end of December after 13 years in the position.
The environment has taken centre stage in today's pre-Budget speech by Chancellor Gordon Brown.
In the last couple of months the FSA website has all but overflowed with new guidance, consultation and discussion papers.
Land Rover has emerged as second only to Porsche as the UK’s most profitable franchise during the past nine months, according to John Edwards, Land Rover UK managing director.
Dealers are being offered call centre technology that controls the response process and promises to help them convert more phone enquiries into sales.
One man was killed and two others seriously injured during a triple shooting in broad daylight at Applerow Motors in Glasgow yesterday.
Satisfaction with used car finance houses has hit its lowest level in 10 years among independent motor retailers.
North of Scotland Škoda retailer Delmore Cars of Inverness moved into a new £1.5m showroom last month after more than 20 years on a site overlooking the Beauly Firth, a mile west of the Highland capital.
Samuel L. Jackson has bought a new Maybach 57 S.
November new car registrations fell by 2% to 155,315 units compared to last year in the UK.
Honda will unveil its new Accord Coupe concept at the Detroit Motor Show next month.
A survey has revealed that brand extensions, such as roadside assistance, can help build brand loyalty.
Drivers will face the worst Christmas traffic one week from now, according to Trafficmaster.
Many clients will be dealing with issues over Christmas parties and the odd ‘sickie’ or two creeping in as Christmas revelling takes over.
The majority of retailers understand that PPI is a lucrative addition to the add-ons with car sales.
There is still some confusion in the trade not only over the legal standing of warranties, but also the commercial benefits of them.
The law relating to fire safety is being strengthened and new responsibilities are being placed upon employers. The key date for these new provisions was the October 1, 2006.
There is a potential minefield for retailers selling cars ‘at a distance’ i.e. the agreement to sell / buy being concluded without face-to-face contact. The use of websites to display the ‘virtual’ forecourt is a must for more and more retailers.
In the facts of a recent case (May v DPP 2005) a driver was convicted of careless driving when she collided with five cars on a Volvo franchise forecourt.
Health and Safety manuals that look good on the shelf may be no good in practice.......
It is now timely to pick up on the proposals for new developments around the corner under Employment Law.
Toyota will build its new Auris model in the UK at its vehicle manufacturing plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire.
Hyundai has opened order books for its new Coupe model, which goes on sale on January 1.
Experian, the global information solutions company, has teamed up with Box UK in order to allow dealers to manage their own websites.
