Vertu Motors has taken over representation of Alfa Romeo and Jeep in Newcastle after Benfield Motor Group relinquished the franchises.
Peter Vardy, the automotive retail group and Official Vehicle Partner of Scottish Rugby, helped provide inspiration to the Caledonian Crushers, Scotland’s leading wheelchair rugby team, by organising three members of the country’s national rugby side to attend a recent Crushers training session in Glasgow.
Franchised dealers have until the end of today to put forward their recommendations of the best suppliers in the industry.
Volvo Trucks has announced that its Euro 6-compliant FM series is now available fully configured for car transporter applications.
Luxury car dealer HR Owen is to begin trading on Sundays for the first time in its 80-year history.
Linda Moir, who led the 15,000 'games makers' during the London Olympic and Paralympic Games, will share her experiences in recruitment, training and communication style with automotive executives.
Motorpoint is set to open a new online sales centre in Birmingham later this year, creating up to 20 new jobs.
Financial Conduct Authority guidelines and new customer rights legislaton could force dealers to pass on higher prices to customers.
Matthew Hanson has joined Manheim as head of marketing projects and planning.
Suzuki will hold the global premiere of its all-new small SUV, the Vitara. at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.
Labrinth, the UK singer-songwriter, has selected a Rolls-Royce Wraith to feature in the music video for his upcoming single.
Car manufacturer Toyota’s engine production factory in North Wales is now being powered by renewable energy.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) seems certain to introduce a ‘time to consider’ clause in GAP insurance policies sold at point of sale, which could reduce a valuable revenue source for dealers and F&I providers.
Glass’s has launched a forecasting tool for residual values for fleets, finance companies and vehicle manufacturers.
Dealer group RRG has launched a dedicated Motability site for its customers to raise awareness of this government-funded scheme.
Katie and Lucy Trinder have been appointed joint managing directors at online motor industry recruitment specialist Jobco-op.
The aftersales team at the Holt Mitsubishi dealership in Derby is celebrating after notching up 80 years of service between its members.
CitNow, the provider of video support services to the automotive industry, has appointed Chris Lacey as non-executive director.
Volvo Cars will release a limited First Edition model of its all-new Volvo XC90 which will be sold globally by digital channels only.
Volvo Cars has unveiled its all-new Volvo XC90, a premium-quality, seven-seat SUV with what it describes as world-leading safety features and new powertrain technologies.
Failings in their mortgage sales process have landed RBS and Nat West with a £14.5 million fine from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Seat has confirmed pricing and specification for the Leon X-perience, a permanent 4x4 version of the new Leon ST estate.
The Suzuki brand is back in Derby with the opening of Beechwood (Derby) Ltd's new showroom in Siddals Road.
The launch of a campaign - Get In, Go Far - by the Department of Business Innovation and Skills to encourage young people to get an apprenticeship has been welcomed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Soaring demand for cars and components will see a surge in jobs as more than half of employers revealed they were planning to take on new staff – and up their pay.
British adventurer Bear Grylls has been announced as a long-term global ambassador for Land Rover.
A Land Rover burst into flames while being delivered to a Bradford motor dealer and was burned out.
A burglar who stole keys and cars from a Bristol Street Motors car dealership has been jailed.
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has today become the first UK auction company to go to market with an online platform allowing their dealers to fund vehicles through NextGear Capital UK.
Vantage Motor Group has opened its fourth Hyundai dealership in the North West, making it the biggest Hyundai dealer in the region.
