The aftersales team at car dealer Charters Peugeot in Aldershot has invested in two machines which enable them to offer an engine deep clean service.
Following the collapse of the car manufacturer in 2002, Jensen is back with a limited-edition GT model.
City Auction Group has reported that its inaugural auction at Rockingham was a huge success, with over 100 franchised and independent dealers in attendance.
When Gerard Nieuwenhuys started as managing director of Sytner, employees numbered about 3,000. Today that figure is close to 7,000, with staff turnover of approximately 15% – an industry-leading figure.
Ray Sommerville, with 40 years in the auto retail industry, guided Perrys through a recovery phase after a management buy-out and his quick and decisive action saw Perrys suffer less than many during the recession.
John Clark Motor Group has gone through growing pains, the judges said, and the family-owned business emerged stronger, with staff that share the family’s passion.
Ford has brought excellent engineering, dynamics and technology into the mainstream, with a broad series of products that can target the premium brand down-sizer just as capably as the consumer buying their first new car.
Despite its relatively small size, Perrys’ digital influence via its website and intense social media activity goes way beyond that of its much larger peers.
If ever there were any doubts about the continued value of long-standing, family-owned businesses and their importance in the motor trade, then John Clark Motor Group would strongly refute them.
While ranked 57th in the recent AM100, Day’s beats all other dealers for return on sales, profit per staff member and profit per outlet.
Swansway achieved the triple at this year's AM Awards with this accolade for Jane Hargreaves and for the second year in this category men have been put in their place – second place.
Mercedes-Benz UK has beaten its personal best for the past two years, taking new car registrations to almost 125,000 units in 2014. Strong PCP offers and more affordable small cars have transformed the franchise, and its dealers value it highly.
For much of 2014, Crewe Seat was number one in Seat’s balanced score card ‘S Power’ league. Turnover has increased 141% in three years and operating profit has gone from £1,472 to £384,000 over the same period.
The Jaguar F-Type Coupé is a machine of incredible allure and offers great value when compared with German rivals. It is deserving of this year’s AM Award for New Car of the Year.
A new management team, new technology and the acquisition of the used car-focused Broughtons Group has transformed the success of HR Owen's used car operation.
The depth and breadth of the Ford Fiesta range means there is a car suited to everyone, from the cost-conscious novice driver seeking an insurance-friendly, stylish runabout to the thrill-seeker buying a one-year-old Fiesta ST.
Jardine Motors’ fleet business is growing rapidly and delivered more than 10,000 fleet units in 2014, up 8% on the previous year.
Auditors BDO and judges agreed that Esther Sellers exemplified the qualities required of the service adviser’s role.
From a standing start on its opening in early 2014 with a blank customer database and existing aftersales business, the Hillington CarStore sold more than 2,600 vehicles.
AM Awards 2015 - Most Improved Company of the Year - Humphries and Parks
A highly commended entrant in this category last year, Pebley Beach was nominated for this year’s AM Awards by Hyundai, having taken the crown as its best dealer for aftersales in 2014.
Knights continues to seek improvements and take risks, according to the judges, as in this case with its mould-breaking ‘open-all-hours’ policy.
For the second year running, Kia demonstrates innovative thinking, creating a YouTube campaign lasting less than a month that uses the reality TV format to push traffic to Kia’s Carens webpage for test-drive bookings at its dealerships.
The seeds of Perrys’ video strategy were planted when it realised it was offering little digitally to potential customers in the early research stage of buying their next car.
According to the AM Awards judges, Perrys demonstrates the very essence of how social media can be an effective tool and an intrinsic part of the business.
The development of CarShop’s latest website, carshop.co.uk, was inspired by the rapid growth in customers using mobile devices to view and search stock.
Citroen has unveiled the all-new second-generation C4 for 2015.
Social media sellers Buyapowa is planning to target the automotive industry with its social selling software platform.
Toyota will reveal its all-new Auris and Avensis models at the Geneva motor show, next month.
The franchised dealer sector is increasing its share of the aftersales market fuelled by rising new car sales, a focus on customer service and new servicing initiatives.
