Renault is targeting growth in the fleet corporate sector with a C-segment product offensive, a quality commitment and a growing fleet dealer network.
The way MOT testers are being trained is changing, with the role soon to become a National Occupational Standard (NOS).
Car dealer group Caffyns has lined up former HR Owen finance director Michael Warren to replace its own finance director Mark Harrison this summer.
Vauxhalls were flying off forecourts during the first month of 2016, with the Astra Estate and Insignia taking first and second fastest selling car titles for January 2016 – selling in 25 and 26 days respectively.
Dealers are calling for more training and support in providing test drives to help them improve conversion rates and manage risks.
Swansway Garages has emulated its awards double-double as a Volkswagen retailer with success in the brand’s Commercial Vehicle Awards.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has appointed Jason Moseley as executive director with the responsibility for the National Association of Bodyshops and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association.
Martins Group has appointed Andrew Railton as head of its Volkswagen business.
The RAC is preparing to offer the motor trade market history checks for a £1 in an attempt claim a share of a market it believes is worth up to £25 million a year.
Dealers have to make risk management a core part of the test drive process to keep employees and customers safe on the road, AM research has shown.
Market analyst Zeus Capital has predicted a strong set of financial results amid deteriorating share prices for Pendragon – a week before the group issues its official 2015 accounts.
Nissan’s dealers now have a stronger part to play in encouraging more consumers to adopt electric vehicles.
Kia was celebrating sales success after 1,500 orders were placed for the new Sportage during its first weekend on sale.
Mini Financial Services is serving up a new insurance solution MINI Hatch drivers which charges on a pay-per-mile basis after the first 6,000 miles.
Luxury and supercar dealer H.R. Owen will offer customers a complete supercar repair service following the purchase of leading body shop Bodytechnics.
Swansway Group have done the double-double after its Crewe Volkswagen dealership was named Volkswagen’s retailer of the year and the group was named the manufacturer’s Best Retail Group – for the second year in a row.
Inchcape has announced the appointment of Richard Howes as the group's new chief financial officer ahead of John McConnell's exit.
Urgent action is required to address a “critical” skills shortage within Britain’s automotive industry – with up to 5,000 jobs left vacant.
Nissan newcomer Bianca Ashwin is prioritising customer care after being appointed assistant service manager at Wessex Garages’ new Bristol dealership.
The best examples of dealers use of video in the showroom and workshop are now available to view – and learn from – on the AM website.
Auto Trader sales director Sharon Randall will be replaced by Le Etta Pearce and Darren Moon as she prepares to take a part-time role with the online marketplace.
BCA Marketplace plc is aiming to continue in its bid to offer “joined-up services” for its customers with the acquisition of Ambrosetti – specialist in the preparation of new and used vehicles.
Seventy-five past and present Suzuki dealers, as well as industry colleagues, have said a fond farewell to the brand’s senior general manager Ian Price.
Record new car registrations during 2015 suggest that the UK marketplace is thriving, but research undertaken by EDM with dealers and their customers demonstrates that there continue to be concerns over the level of customer service provided by dealers and manufacturers.
Sandwiches are being served up alongside car sales and servicing after Jennings Group opened a Subway franchise at its Stockton Kia dealership.
“Renault’s dealer network has never been stronger,” says the brand’s UK sales director Darren Payne.
To ‘treat customers fairly’, ask if you would be happy with how your dealerships treat your family and friends.
Almost a quarter of a million used car buyers may have made their purchase without taking a test drive in their chosen vehicle, research by webuyanycar.com has revealed.
By 2019 Hatfields Motor Group will have put £10m investment in Shrewsbury following its acquisition last week of the town’s Land Rover franchise from Shukers.
Vertu Motors have submitted a planning application which could see a former chemical site transformed into a 14,000 Renault dealership in Leeds.
