Collecting insights from academics, customers and industry leaders, Syncron recently set out to understand how manufacturers can capitalise on the megatrend of servitisation, where manufacturers shift the focus of selling a product itself to the outcome or value that the product delivers.
Groupe Renault UK has appointed Dacia UK head of brand Louise O’Sullivan as its new network operations director.
Iveco Retail, the Iveco-owned dealer group in the south east, has appointed Dameon Grove as its new general manager.
Franchised car dealers should prepare for a rise in demand for MOTs as a record number of cars are due for their first test this year.
Car dealer group Lookers has begun trading from a major new Volkswagen showroom built into a Battersea housing development in London
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) have published new guidance to “help UK motorists choose their ideal car” following the introduction of new emissions test legislation.
Shares in Pendragon closed 1.3% up on Wednesday (January 23) after Swedish investment company Anders Hedin Invest bought a 9.24% share in the AM100’s former number one retail group.
Vauxhall Motors UK has partnered with EMaC to launch its national new and nearly new car service plan, ‘Vauxhall Care’.
Renault’s board has taken the decision to separate the roles of chairman and chief executive following the resignation of Carlos Ghosn.
Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has promoted former head of marketing Dan James to the role of marketing director.
The Sytner Group's Car Supermarket Division has extended its remarketing partnership with Manheim for a further two years, including the launch of a new sales programme in Leeds.
Cupra has appointed Seat executive vice-president for sales and marketing Wayne Griffiths as its new chief executive.
Desira Group has expanded its business with the introduction of its first MG Motor UK dealership.
Arnold Clark has completed the acquisition of Phoenix Car Company, with the transfer of assets and staff from the Paisley-based car retailer to take place on January 31.
The used car markets record-breaking performance in 2018 is expected to continue this year, predicts the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA).
Geely’s Lynk & Co brand has claimed the title of the ‘world’s fastest growing car manufacturer’ after 120,414 sales in its parents company’s home market in its first year on sale.
Volvo UK is preparing to follow-up online test drive booking trails with Amazon with the launch of its own end-to-end web-based car sales platform.
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Swansway Group Stafford Land Rover has announced that sales apprentice Molly Taylor has received a perfect 100% score in her final sales apprenticeship exam, and is the “only person to do so”.
The Mercedes A-Class has won What Car? Safety Award 2019 with Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40 completing the top three awarded models.
The IMI has called for further development in EV skills training, following the Government’s response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee's Electric vehicles: driving the transition report.
Tesla’s determination to dispense with a franchised car dealer network could be partly to blame for the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer’s 2019 cost-cutting drive, it has been claimed.
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has opened consultation on a new set of revised and updated consumer law guidance for car dealers.
UK car dealers remain ‘resolutely optimistic’ despite Brexit, diesel vehicles’ negative press and increased competition for used car stock in 2019, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance.
CDK Global has taken steps to boost integration with car dealers various DMS operating platforms with the roll-out of a new Partner Programme which will see it work with five UK tech companies.
Vantage Motor Group is set to follow-up a successful network restructure with the opening of a new Lexus dealership in Preston.
Islington Motor Group has marked its 40th anniversary by joining the MG Motor UK franchised dealer network.
Motorpoint is targeting a £40,000 2019 fund-raising target following a series of events which delivered a near-£30,000 windfall for its partner charities in 2018.
Sales and support staff and Hendy Group have been honoured in the company’s annual Sales Awards.
City Auction Group sold 450 cars in three hours at its refurbished Rockingham site, which now features two lanes.
