More than two thirds of all car buyers choose a dealership based on testimonials, Facebook reviews and online endorsements, according to research from JudgeService.
Aston Martin has unveiled a new website which is a detailed resource for Aston Martin Works’ customers and enthusiasts.
Ahead of its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show next month, Honda has revealed that the all-new British built Civic Type R has a top speed of 167mph.
Arnold Clark Automobiles, Europe’s largest independent car dealer, has acquired Ness Motors.
The first official trials of autonomous cars have taken place in the UK, with a government minister claiming "driverless cars are the future".
WhoCanFixMyCar.com has completely re-built its website complete with a new look and an easier-to-use design.
The average UK car dealer finished the year strongly making a profit of £27,000 in December, an improvement of £5,000 over the prior year.
2014 marked a big increase in vehicle recalls across Europe: a 22% rise over the previous year and the majority originating in Germany and the UK. There is a growing trend in Europe for car manufacturers to adopt a more proactive strategy and voluntarily begin the recall process.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is urging automotive businesses to focus training efforts on technologies related to autonomous driving.
Suzuki has revealed that its recent product recall of the Celerio model relates to a possible fault in the brake pedal release mechanism.
Profits at dealer group Pentagon almost tripled in 2014 on the back of a strong improvement in new and used car sales.
Kia Motors has announced that it will showcase a new concept car ay next month’s Geneva Motor Show.
Bentley Motors has been named as one of Britain’s top employers by the Top Employers Institute.
Toyota has set itself a target of raising £1 million for Comic Relief, with its dealers' help, by selling Red Noses for cars.
Jaguar Land Rover has announced its line-up of vehicles set to feature in the 24th James Bond film; Spectre.
Infiniti has announced that it will take the covers off the all-new QX30 concept at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.
Subaru has announced that it will showcase the new Outback equipped with 'EyeSight' driver assist technology and will debut the European spec Levorg sports tourer at this years’ Geneva Motor Show, next month.
Honda UK has confirmed pricing and specification for the all-new CR-V SUV, which will arrive in dealerships next month.
The Swansway Group has won four awards at the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Awards, last weekend.
Motor industry experts in lead generation Chameleon Contact Specialists has opened its new premises in Lancashire.
A new Mitsubishi dealership is set to open in Chesterfield, which will create jobs and see a new showroom built at Tapton Lock.
Used product has been scarce and values have held up, but with more PCP returns kicking in, the challenges are to retain the entrepreneurial aspects of used as well as meeting new targets.
Three-site Scottish dealer Alistair Fleming has been bought by TOM Motors for an undisclosed sum.
"Measures often say as much about how bad you were as they say how good you have become. Give me a modest 15% improvement every year. Every five years you will double your output and more importantly you will have built the capability to keep doing it and in 30 years you will be 6,000% better.”
Seat has launched the new ultimate sub8 performance pack as an option for the Leon SC Cupra 280.
Motor Codes has appointed former Chevrolet UK and Ireland director Mark Terry as its interim managing director.
Customer retention and return, and how proactive marketing and innovative communications strategies can help reduce drain among existing customers will be the focus for Adam Goran, of Grass Roots at the AM Aftersales Conference 2015.
Arnold Clark Automobiles Limited is rolling out Contact At Once! chat software across its 165 car dealerships.
Expert advice on ways car dealers can keep operating costs under control, from property and vehicle transport to taxation
Car Sales Pro has opened the first social media ad agency for the UK automotive industry, helping brands and dealers attract enquiries and leads via social media and video advertising.
