The number of new cars bought on showroom finance grew 6% in May earlier, with average advances to consumers for new car purchases up 4% to £16,500.
MG is producing a series of videos of staff saying thank you to customer for buying its cars.
Rupert Keane has left RAC Cars, leading to the appointment of a new management team.
Motor Codes, the consumer arm of the SMMT, has been appointed one of the automotive sector’s first Alternative Dispute Resolution providers.
Motorline Group announces plans to invest in new sites in Dartford, Medway, and the M4 corridor, by 2016.
AM is uniting independent and franchised dealers to share ideas, experience and best practise at its annual used car conference.
Dealers are invited to have their say about the performance of the finance houses that support them.
Nissan's Pathfinder was the fastest selling used car in June in a market dominated by 4x4s and people carriers as families got set for summer.
Despite being billed as the biggest change to consumer law for more than a century and with the spotlight on car dealers, why is the impending Consumer Rights Act barely raising an eyebrow?
Online trade-to-trade business Cartotrade has recorded £1.5m of transactions in its first fortnight of trading.
Without doubt, the recent Competition and Markets Authority investigation into businesses that may be paying for endorsements in blogs and other online articles is important.
The winners of the inaugural automotive CitNOW Video Awards have been announced this afternoon with dealer group Ridgeway taking the top honour.
Changes will be made to the vehicle excise duty (VED) regime to ensure declining vehicle emissions don’t adversely affect the Government’s tax take.
Paragon Automotive has appointed Ian Carlisle as its new group chief executive officer.
Brayleys is expanding its North London operations with a seven-figure investment in the construction of a brand new Kia dealership in Enfield.
The average prices of used cars sold online via Autorola UK’s remarketing portal increased by £201 from £8,641 in Q1 to £8,842 in quarter two Q2.
A Renault award has marked Evans Halshaw Sheffield's success with electric vehicle sales
The Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi (95bhp) Edge ECOnetic II has topped Warranty Direct’s top ten list of reliable ‘eco’ cars that won’t cost the earth.
Recent innovations have allowed the automotive industry it to make impressive strides in fuel economy, performance, and deliver lower emissions.
Honda UK is piloting a re-prospecting service at 30 of its dealers to help them win back customers who've walked out without buying.
John Banks Group, recent acquirer of the Renault and Dacia franchises for Cambridge, has invested in the brands' new showroom style.
Whilst some might find it a boring subject, more and more focus has been put on the collection of customer and vehicle data in recent times.
Car dealer Swansway has today reported a 20% growth in year-on-year profit before tax and 18% increase in revenue.
Dews Motor Group has launched a 24-hour email service for its aftersales customers.
Two-thirds (64%) of car dealers expect their sector to invest heavily in technology to help deal with the continued growth in car sales – with a focus on customer service.
Mapfre Abraxas has appointed Nick Franklin as head of partnership and distribution.
BDO LLP, the accountancy and business advisory firm, has announced today the promotion of Steve Le Bas to partner in the motor retail team.
The average UK motor dealership produced a small loss of £384 in May, a contrast to the £5,000 profit made in the same month of the prior year.
What effect does the heat have on our car owners? WhoCanFixMyCar.com provides analysis of the impact of the recent high temperatures.
Honda expects 70% of new HR-V customers will be conquest buyers from other brands, predominantly from the MPV and C-segment.
