The rapid slide in second hand car values has stopped according to the latest EurotaxGlass's residual price index and are now experiencing a “dramatic recovery”.
MG Rover's chairman John Towers has said the company can survive as an independent carmaker.
Bates Motor Group has acquired the Veritas Volkswagen and Audi dealerships in Southend in a “multi-million pound” deal.
Renault pre-registered more cars in March than any manufacturer according to figures released by the SMMT.
The threat of strike action continues to hang over Peugeot's Ryton plant after the company resisted union pressure to revise its pay offer.
Manufacturers and dealers have rejected claims they are openly breaking strict rules on vehicle supply laid out in the Supply of New Cars Order 2000.
Vauxhall has opened its 250th MasterFit Centre in the UK, in Hemel Hempstead, which is part of an £800,000 redevelopment of the Oggelsby Vauxhall dealership.
Mitsubishi Motors has appointed Darren Holness as general manager of marketing. He joins from Ford of Britain where he was sales planning and analysis.
Ford and PSA Peugeot Citroen have made a significant step forward in their goal to become the world's diesel engine producers with the unveiling in Paris of the first jointly developed common rail power unit.
European Motor Holdings has entered the battle surrounding Mercedes-Benz UK and its dealers by questioning the legality of the 12-month termination notices issued last year.
##Minibadge--left## Volume production of the Mini One and Mini Cooper begins today at BMW Group's Oxford plant on schedule for a UK launch in July and a European launch in September.
##AM100logo--left## Nearly 150 motor industry executives have already booked places at the AM100 dinner when dealer groups' new ranking will be revealed before publication.
Seven leading UK automotive training and development specialists have joined forces in a bid to raise standards in the retail motor industry.
The Consumers' Association has sold its 'not for profit' internet car import operation Carbusters.com for £1.3m.
Phil Stones used to slip into overdrive to galvanise staff into action. Twenty or so years later, he and business life have changed.
DaimlerChrysler has today reported record first quarter losses totalling £2.3 billion.
##spring conference--right## Dealer confidence in the used car market has slumped, according to the latest Cap Index, despite sales for the first quarter up nearly 1% on last year.
Dealer confidence in the used car market has slumped, according to the latest Cap Index, despite sales for the first quarter up nearly 1% on last year.
Singer & Friedlander Finance is offering credit insurance as a 0% interest loan to help dealers increase profits on used cars.
BCA is covering cars with a cling wrap for long-term protection to paintwork.
CarsAlive has launched a website specialising in the sale of approved used cars from franchised dealers to private buyers.
A Sussex dealer has set up an internet business offering companies a three-pronged solution to used car online retailing.
Trading Standards in Coventry has been heavily criticised for giving incorrect advice to dealers over car mileages after losing a legal case against a local trader.
The National Salvage Group has launched a new database designed to consign ringers and irreparable vehicles to the scrap heap rather than being illegally returned to the road.
Price and value for money are more important than brand, image, colour and delivery time to the UK car buyer, according to research from internet car retailer OneSwoop (www.oneswoop.com).
TMS Motor Group has acquired two Volvo dealerships from Cecil & Larter as it looks to consolidate its territory in eastern England.
Dealers are being urged to seek advice the moment they see signs of impending financial trouble to avoid the fate of DC Cook and HMG Holdings which have gone into receivership this year.
A new 'build to order' service has been introduced by RHDimports available free to dealers in the UK.
Online retailer OneSwoop has clashed with market newcomer MSN Carview, claiming the Microsoft subsidiary is more expensive on 11 out of 14 of the most popular derivatives.
The past few weeks have seen a slight easing in retail demand leading to reduced demand from trade buyers. Many have apportioned the blame for this slow-down on a general lack of confidence in the economy, brought about by a delayed election and the foot and mouth crisis, as well as the impact of the Easter holiday period.
