Mazda celebrates the New Year with the reveal of two new special-edition Mazda2 models.
The Chorley Group, which operates Fiat, Nissan, Kia and Hyundai franchises, has unveiled plans for a new workshop on land adjacent to its premises on Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool, at a cost of more then £1 million.
BMW has reportedly agreed to pay £536 million (5.1 billion yuan) to help offset the losses of its dealers in China after retailers stopped ordering cars following a disagreement over targets.
A look back at the most popular automotive retail stories reported on am-online from September and October 2014
Perrys Motor Sales has announced the appointment of Darren Ardron as managing director with immediate effect.
Colin Appleyard Cars has been presented with the Suzuki Dealer of the Year Award for the sixth time, after a year in which it increased its market share of brand vehicles sold in the UK.
Mitsubishi Motors has revealed the introduction of a five-year warranty across all of its models.
Mazda’s 127 dealer partners are to face their busiest ever year this year and need to make sure that they are fully prepared to take advantage, says Mazda UK managing director Jeremy Thomson.
A look back at the most popular automotive retail stories reported on am-online from May and June 2014
West London Mitsubishi is a family-run business which has become the latest recruit to the Japanese carmaker's UK dealer network.
Manchester car dealer Bauer Millett has ceased trading, with the loss of around 20 jobs.
Arthurs Vauxhall, with car dealerships in Oswestry and Newtown, has expanded by buying the Dickens Peugeot dealership in Wrexham.
Motor retail veteran Peter Jones has today joined the board of Vertu Motors.
A look back at the most popular automotive retail stories reported on am-online from March and April 2014
A look back at the most popular automotive retail stories reported on am-online from January and February 2014
Management information systems can streamline processes and increase profits and customer satisfaction in all areas of car dealerships.
Britain's booming new car market may be getting most of the attention, but assessing, refurbishing and remarketing older stock can still significantly boost a dealer’s profit margins
The biggest new car discount in Britain over Christmas is on a Volvo S80, new research by What Car?’s Target Price team can reveal.
What are the industry’s hopes and fears for 2015? What are the challenges and opportunities, for manufacturers, dealers and the market itself? We asked some of the UK’s key players.
Franchised motor retailer The Blade Group has signed up its second bodyshop to the Fix Auto franchise.
A survey has revealed that 43% of dealers think that new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules will have no impact on finance sold in showrooms, with a further 19% expecting the impact of the changes to be positive.
Stoneacre Motor Group has acquired Staffordshire-based dealer Randle Motor Group, gaining two Peugeot sites and a Suzuki dealership.
“I’d concentrate on the basics. It’s very easy to get wrapped up in the sales growth and forget about processes. Ensuring staff have the right levels of training and understanding of the products is one of the best ways to ensure customer satisfaction.”
The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is the UK implementation of new EU legislation requiring a mandatory programme of energy audits for ‘large enterprises’.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has decided to push back its abolition of the driving licence paper counterpart until June 8, 2015.
An compelling entry price point, lower CO2 and extra equipment including full LED front and rear lighting are hoped to put the revised Infiniti Q70 on more consumers' consideration lists in 2015.
In a survey held by our sister brand, Autotrader.com in the USA, 40% of respondents said they would like to spend more time in a car during a test drive to help them to fully evaluate all the vehicle’s technology and safety features.
Availability of original equipment spare parts for Saabs has been assured after an acquisition by Orio AB, formerly Saab Automobile Parts AB.
Fiat has announced that the order books for its new 500x ‘Opening Edition’ are now open.
