A dealer software firm has been censured after a breach of its data security. Now Ivendi believes the action against DealerBuilt serves to remind dealers in the UK of the importance of data security.
Vertu Motors has inducted 27 new members into its Masters Club, which recognises colleagues from the group’s 125 dealerships who have excelled in their role and delivered outstanding levels of performance.
Used car buyers are increasingly choosing to buy longer warranties when buying cars from independent dealers, finds the RAC.
Pendragon has completed the disposal of its JLR dealership in Mission Viejo, California, fro £28.2 million.
Suzuki has officially launched its Business Partner Programme to drive fleet sales through its franchised car retail network by a third over the next three years.
Tesla’s Model 3 was singled out for special praise as it lined up alongside Mercedes-Benz’s B-Class and GLE-Class and Skoda’s Skala in achieving a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
Marriott Motor Group’s directors have tackled the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge as part of the business’s efforts to raise funds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice (EACH) in 2019.
JCT600 has appointed Ben Creswick as managing director its Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) division just a year after joining the business.
Franchised dealers will be "instrumental" in educating consumers about the benefits and practicalities of electric cars, according to The National Franchised Dealers Association.
More onus could be put on dealers to ensure any used cars are up to date with recall requirements in the future, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
Citroen has revived its famous free insurance deal that first saw floods of young drivers flock to dealerships to buy new Saxo models in the early 00s.
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), their National Sales Companies and franchised car retailer networks need to upweight plans to stop the erosion of overhead absorption across the franchised sector, if the viability of their operations is to be improved and customer confidence maintained.
Premium independent used car retailer Integrity Automotive has moved into Donalds Group’s former Mazda and Volvo showroom as part of an expansion of the business.
DS Automobiles has confirmed the specification and pricing of its first electric vehicle (EV) - the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense.
Online car retail start-up Cazoo has continued its recruitment drive with the appointment of Darren Bentley as its chief customer officer.
Glyn Hopkin has launched a recruitment drive after growth in the South East prompted the car retail group to open applications for “dozens of aftersales posts” – including apprenticeships and full-time technician posts.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has shrugged any suggestions of divisions caused by Brexit by joining the newly-formed Alliance of European Car Dealers and Repairers (AECDR).
Volkswagen Group UK is aiming to ensure “continued quality and customer satisfaction” with the appointment of Nick Ratcliffe as its new customer experience director.
Ford is offering both car and commercial vehicle buyers the chance to benefit from a £2,000 scrappage scheme discount scheme as part of a new program launched today (July 1).
Volvo has launched a new test drive offer, allowing customers to pre-book demonstrator vehicles online and have them delivered to a suitable location.
MG Motor UK has announced a further two new franchisees in Wakefield and Kidderminster, taking its total to more than 90 sites in the UK.
Automotive industry leaders from Group 1 Automotive, Allianz Partners and Volvo are just days away from starting their epic Thames Waterbike challenge in aid of the Ben charity.
Richmond Motor Group has completed the acquisition of Sparshatts Group less than a fortnight after being named as the highest-placed newcomer to the AM100 ranking of the UK largest franchised car retailers.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently announced forthcoming changes to what has been a controversial area of consumer credit lending.
JCT600’s nine-month project to extend and improve its Porsche Centre Newcastle car dealership has been completed on schedule.
A recent study of UK consumers, conducted by Peter Vardy, found that over a quarter of Brits would be happy to buy a car online without a test drive.
Autocar Great British Women in the Car Industry award winner Charlotte Stevens has said that “the sky’s the limit” thanks to the opportunities and support provided by her current employer Jardine Motors Group.
A team of dragon boaters from TrustFord’s Dagenham dealership raised £9,000 for charity this weekend, as they took part in an annual race hosted by the Al-Noor Foundation.
Blue Motor Finance has been recognised by the London Stock Exchange Group as one of Britain’s most inspiring companies.
PSA Group has said that its plans to produce the next generation Vauxhall Astra hatchback at Ellesmere Port are dependent on the final terms of Brexit and the acceptance of a “New Vehicle Agreement” by the Unite trade union.
