Figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer new car finance volumes fell by 3% in January compared with the same month in 2014, but remained 11% up in the 12 months to January.
Newcastle-based business WhoCanFixMyCar.com made the list of the top 50 most disruptive businesses in the UK in the Everline Future 50 awards, held in conjunction with Real Business.
Almost two-thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience at a local garage – but more than half (55%) have also found a 'totally' trusted supplier that they regularly use, according to research.
Cambria Automobiles, the car dealer group with showrooms trading as Grange, Doves, Dees, Invicta and Motorparks, says its order books are building well and it expects a strong March trading performance.
Renault’s network of Pro Plus van dealers is to start opening later and at the weekend to offer out of hours servicing for fleets.
Carmakers are exerting an ever-growing influence over the identity of car dealer showrooms
The Financial Conduct Authority has fined a firm's compliance officer £19,600 for failing to deal with the regulator in an open and cooperative way.
Vertu Motors has appointed a company law specialist with extensive experience in corporate finance and acquisitions.
Dealer website design and digital marketing agency Bluesky Interactive has partnered with innovative automotive start-up, Autochart, to integrate lead profiling technologies into its website platform (the Cog Platform).
Following the success of last year's inaugural event, AM has joined forces with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to run the second People Conference.
A car dealer who defrauded customers out of almost £30,000 must complete his 30 month prison sentence, judges have ruled.
Vertu Motors has become the latest AM100 car dealer to publicise “an increasing disconnect” between new car registrations reported by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the levels of real sales dealers are making to new car buyers.
Supply factors will also come into play this year – and these are likely to cause a greater imbalance in supply over demand – just as the used car sales slowdown is firmly under way
Jaguar Land Rover expects to see an increase in fleet sales in 2015, with the release of the new Jaguar XE and Range Rover Discovery Sport.
Retail new car registration figures returned to growth in February, but the year-to-date figure is still down on 2014.
East Bilney Coachworks in Norfolk has acquired the Bennetts Bodyshop business from car dealer Marriott Motor Group.
Just Car Clinics has added another two bodyshops to its accident repair network, entering Scotland for the first time.
Ford’s market share has gradually dropped in the last three years due to a conscious decision to focus on longer-cycle business, says Ford of Britain managing director Mark Ovenden.
Vantage Motor Group has acquired David Ian Skoda in Morecambe – its first Skoda dealership – boosting group turnover by £8 million from £215m to £223m and increasing its network of sites to 21.
Nissan is to create a three-tier structure to its corporate dealer network as it looks to enhance service levels for van fleet customers.
Car dealers will not be expected to invest in stand-alone stores for the DS brand, according to vice president of global sales and marketing Arnaud Ribault.
Peugeot Citroën has put its vehicle damage assessors through a training programme with Audatex to help ensure assessments are right first time.
Car dealer group Lookers has announced its results, reporting a sixth year of successive profit growth and a record performance in its motor division.
The battle for SUV and crossover buyers looks set to move into a new phase as carmakers previewed their new model lines at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
Mazda’s retail network will complete its car dealer corporate identity programme this year as the manufacturer looks to improve the quality of the customer experience.
Car dealer Sytner has beaten household names such as American Express, McDonald's and Iceland in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Demand for final models of the Land Rover Defender, due to end production in December, means that supplies could run short after the summer.
Vauxhall is not interested in ending four decades of UK new car market domination by Ford.
Woodford Lexus in Essex has loaned former Eastenders actress Daniella Westbrook a car for a year after upsetting her on Twitter.
Finance provider Black Horse has reported year-on-year net lending growth of 45% to £6.8 billion in 2014 delivering its strongest year yet.
