The Ford Galaxy was the fastest selling used car in November – and the third month in a row.
The Volkswagen Group has launched its own mobility services company at the “Tech Crunch Disrupt” technology event in London.
Driving licence checks carried out through Cooper Solutions' systems have helped to uncover 62,000 customer credentials needing further investigation, the DMS specialist claims.
Marriott Motor Group has blamed pressure in margins and the effects of the Volkswagen emissions scandal for a slump in profits.
McLaren Automotive has delivered the promise of a wider warranty car parc with the introduction of a 12-year extended package for its new car customers.
The automotive industry has a challenge on its hands, with car sales set to fall next year in the wake of Brexit and falling consumer confidence.
Fleet sales accounted for more than half the market as new car registrations reached a record total of 2.51 million by the end of November, SMMT figures reveal.
BCA will aim to put digital services at the heart of its future plans after seeing a 25% increase in online sales over the past 12 months.
The RAC has boosted the size of the team selling branded warranty products to dealers by more than a third as it targets a greater presence in the independent sector.
High performing Suzuki dealers are set to move up a gear with the introduction of the new A-segment Ignis and a renewed focus on fleet in 2017, according to product manager Ed Norman.
The world’s first DS Automobiles ‘urban store’ has officially opened for business at the Westfield London shopping centre.
One in three Mercedes-Benz Vans franchisees will be operating its workshop 24 hours per day this winter to help business customers on the road.
A small scale study at the University of Nottingham has shown that drivers are quick to accept and grow comfortable with fully automated vehicle technology.
A family-run business has opened its second Mitsubishi dealership in Tayside following the success of its showroom in Dundee.
Stephen McNeney has been appointed as the new account manager for the RAC Approved Dealer Network.
JCT600 Bentley Leeds and Bentley Newcastle have announced a special limited edition Bentley Continental to celebrate the dealer group’s 70th anniversary.
Maxxia UK has acquired point-of-sale car finance broker European Vehicle Contracts Ltd which trades as Eurodrive Motor Finance.
The new Nissan Micra will be from £11,995, with range-topping Tekna versions starting from £17,295.
Ford is to begin European testing of autonomous cars from 2017.
CCR Motor Company is to consolidate its eight Mitsubishi operations by concentrating sales through three main sites at Bristol, Cheltenham and Swindon.
Swansway Group has acquired North West based Thompson Motor Company.
Many problems remain to be overcome before EV uptake is mainstream and the hybrid probably has more years left in it than many commentators think.
Ford’s executives will watch carefully for signs that Brexit progress is damaging the UK’s new car market.
Glass’s has predicted that the falling value of the pound is likely to see monthly PCP new car payments rise in 2017 as manufacturers look to recoup their losses.
NFDA director Sue Robinson has insisted that the association will has “teeth” as it pursues dealers’ interests in an opening address to the annual Autumn Roadshow.
A Ford dealership has been left with a £45,000 repair bill after frosty roads caused a collision which resulted in damage to three cars.
Disappointing results in the latest European car crash tests has led to calls for consumers to shop with safety in mind - and for manufacturers to fit “life-saving” equipment as standard.
Nissan will provide motorists with connected service alerts in 2017 as it takes the first steps towards connected motoring.
County Down-based dealer group Mervyn Stewart is poised to create 20 jobs with the opening of a new £2 million Skoda facility.
As the importance of the aftermarket continues to grow, along with the range of tools to manage it, but many organisations are missing out on an opportunity.
