Perrys Group has recorded its sixth year of rising revenues in its financial results for 2016 – with revenues up 5.4% to £661.4m.
Nissan’s UK dealer principals will be among the first crop of graduates from a new management programme teaching leadership skills and steeping them in “Nissanness”.
Amazon and Alibaba have ruffled feathers amongst US auto parts retailers by striking deals with suppliers to sell their products direct.
The Government’s lack of clarity on Brexit and clean air policies has been blamed for the fourth consecutive month fall in new car registrations in July - down 9.3%.
Carwow has revealed that sales of diesel vehicles via its online platform rose in July as manufacturer offers enticed savvy car shoppers despite negative press and a fall in enquiries overall.
Lookers' group marketing director, Heike O’Leary, has been shortlisted for an award celebrating women in industry.
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has cleared the Citroen C3 TV advert after claims it encouraged irresponsible driving.
Pentraeth Group has become MG Motors’ newest franchise partner with the official opening of itsnew facility in Gwynedd.
Motorline has completed the acquisition of Rowstock Nissan in Newbury as it continues the growth of its representation with the Japanese brand.
Auto Trader has revealed that the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the UK’s fastest selling car in July.
A customer centric approach needs to replace one that’s process driven including providing mobile self-serve tools if aftersales' departments are to continue to thrive.
Pendragon has raised the salaries of its technicians as part of a wider program to retain talented team members and attract 300 new workshop employees amid a push to grow aftersales revenues.
Bristol Street Motors Ford Worcester has renewed sponsorship of its in-house off-road racing driver.
BuyaCar.co.uk has reported a 113% rise in searches for EV and hybrid vehicles on its website since last week's announcement that the sale of "conventional petrol and diesel" vehicles will be banned in 2040.
Endeavour Automotive has celebrated its fifth year of operation, following a rapid succession of dealership acquisitions.
JudgeService has launched a new car dealer app which allows sales teams to post images and reviews of customer handover in moments.
Enquirymax claims that the “the market is turning” after used sales surged by 39% in July.
Dealers can easily take steps to protect themselves from cyber attack, with some of the safeguards being as simple as updating operating systems.
Renault UK dealers will be supported by a team of ten areas sales managers after restructuring its fleet operation into two divisions.
JCT600 VLS has been awarded Go Ultra Low status due to promotion and usage of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in its fleet.
AutoRestore has rebranded as Autoglass BodyRepair.
Dealers are turning to online car and van sales in order to pursue a faster turnaround of stock to fight margin erosion.
In a company first, Hatfields Group has appointed a remarketing partner, Aston Barclay.
Sending good quality walk around sales and health check videos could improve customer relations and profits.
RAC has announced a new deal that will give the 1,200 members of the RAC Dealer Network use of Tootle, at preferential rates.
The insurance industry has released a white paper to clarify uncertainty around the different levels of vehicle automation.
Jim Saker thinks car dealers and the motor retail industry have endured more than their fair share of change of late.
Eastern Holdings Limited has acquired BMW and Mini dealer Grassicks Garages Ltd through its subsidiary Eastern Western Motor Group.
Annual research by BDO into dealer staff pay has begun.
AA executive chairman Bob Mackenzie has been fired for "gross misconduct” amid falling share prices at the roadside assistance and vehicle warranty specialist.
