Social should be a powerful motor of growth in automotive. Consumers use an average of 24 touch points while buying, including direct use of social channels, search, video sites, review sites and forums. But our research shows that brands are often putting their effort in the wrong places, and missing significant opportunities.
The BMW 3 Series has retained its position as the UK’s most reliable company car, while the manufacturer has won back its position at the top of the biggest survey of car reliability in the UK.
Audi has updated its A1 and A1 Sportback ranges, including spec upgrades and the addition of a new three-cylinder petrol.
Work to remove booths and improve the road layout either side of the Dartford Crossing on Friday, November 28.
Cabot Square Capital, financial services private equity investor, has acquired Blue Motor Finance, the car finance provider.
Product Partnerships, a compliance management solutions company based in Yorkshire, has become authorised by the FCA as a Consumer Credit FCA principal firm focusing on the motor dealer sector.
Our recent research on the leads we provide to Renault UK, reveals that 29% of consumers who were contacted the same day as they made their enquiry, actually went on to purchase a vehicle - a massive conversion, whilst 57% made a purchase, having been contacted within 48 hours.
The cultural shift among mortgage lenders is on-going as the industry grapples with new regulations which place customers at the top of the agenda, according to Grant Thornton director for banking and mortgages Tony Moroney.
Used car wholesale values continued their fall from September through October, according to the National Association of Motor Auctions.
Two Nissan dealerships have opened for business in London operated by Aprite.
Pricing for Fiat's new crossover SUV, the 500X, will start at £17,595 for the 1.4 MultiAir II 4X2 'Opening Edition' when order books open in December.
Honda’s franchised dealer and service network once again leads the way for retaining customers for routine servicing in the UK.
Supercar timeshare club Auto Vivendi is giving away free Fiat 500S new cars.
Newer, more visual social media channels, such as Pinterest and Vine, are being used by a growing minority of motor trade candidates to advertise their skills.
Celerio, Suzuki’s all new global city car, will go on sale in the UK from February 2015.
Research commissioned by wholesale stocking plan provider NextGear Capital UK has revealed that 96% of used vehicle dealers fund their business in a manner it says is not fit for purpose.
For the second year running Cambria Automobiles has been awarded the 'Payroll Giving Platinum Quality Mark' award for its contribution to the scheme operated by the automotive industry charity, BEN.
From January 1 BMW Group Financial Services is changing the way its UK BMW and Mini dealers are incentivised and rewarded to avoid potential FCA concerns about upselling.
Hyundai's new i20 supermini range will be priced from £10,695, that's £700 higher than a base Studio model of the market-leading Ford Fiesta.
Chris Benham has been put in charge of manufacturer and major dealer group relationships at The Warranty Group.
AM and Auto Trader’s Digital Marketing Conference will be back for the third year running when it takes place at Birmingham NEC on 12 February 2015.
The average UK motor dealer produced a bumper result in September making a profit for the month of over £75,000, beating the 2013 performance by £8,000.
Company cars and diesel should be taxed more heavily to cut CO2 emissions and traffic congestion, and improve air pollution.
Former car sales executive Daniel Harding ripped off a truck dealer and now faces jail if he doesn't repay £10,000 by January.
Peter Vardy has lodged a planning application for a new-built Jaguar and Land Rover dealership in Aberdeen.
Kia hopes to find 100 to 200 UK customers in 2015 for its new Soul EV electric vehicle which is being launched today.
Skoda dealers are eagerly awaiting the next generation Fabia's arrival in January but still have current model Fabias to sell at a 20% discount.
AM and Auto Trader’s Digital Marketing Conference will be back for the third year running when it takes place at Birmingham NEC on February 12 2015.
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has made a decision regarding holiday pay and overtime that may have a huge impact on employers in the UK - but dealers are being advised to take no action, but be prepared for staff questions.
Glass’s has appointed a new head of valuations. Rupert Pontin will lead the editorial team in delivering on Glass’s commitment to provide data and support to all sectors of the UK automotive market.
