Dealers that are developing smartphone applications should look at making them compatible on Android phones to reach the largest pool of customers in the UK.
Used car sales in the first three months of the year fell by 5% to 1,653,668 units in comparison to the same period last year, according to the latest Used Car Sales Index from Experian.
The Seat Leon has been named Car of the Year 2013 at the Auto Express New Car Awards.
Lenders and dealers are striving to provide clear advice about loans as customers increasingly search online.
Marshall Motor Group and Mitsubishi Motors have worked closely with Motor Codes, the Trading-Standards-approved garage scheme, to develop its online service and repair ratings system.
Dealers are being urged by broker Mann Island Finance to take the high ground on retail motor finance, saying its latest online forum review reveals confusion on websites.
The UK automotive manufacturing sector generated its highest ever turnover at £60 billion in 2012.
Kia is attacking the summer market with £2,000 contributions on selected models and low finance deals to tempt customers into showroom in Q3.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced enhancements to its membership benefits aimed at automotive technicians and trainers.
North West based Williams Group is using a reverse auction system for its collection and delivery of vehicles in order to reduce logistics costs.
Skoda is launching its summer sales initiative around the Solutions Personal Contract Plan (PCP) which will look to tempt customers with low monthly payments deals and 0% finance offers.
McLaren Automotive, the supercar brand with three dealerships in the UK, has promoted Mike Flewitt to the position of chief executive.
Ford and Hyundai dealer Arrow Automotive has taken on the Maserati franchise in Cardiff.
Changes to the London congestion charge come into effect today and electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are hoping the maximum tailpipe emissions threshold of 75g/km will boost sales in the capital.
Stoneacre Motor Group has added the Chrysler and Jeep franchise to its Fiat dealership in Peterborough.
Ridgeway Group has acquired Sytner’s Jaguar dealership in Oxford for an undisclosed sum.
Subaru has announced a £2,300 price reduction on the XV compact crossover model, made possible through a more favourable exchange rate. £27,925
Britain’s car owners are still far from fully satisfied with the garages they use to get their cars serviced and mended.
In May, 64,275 new cars were sold to retail buyers with dealer loans – a 27% year-on-year increase, says the Finance & Leasing Association.
Startin Group has acquired Showells Hyundai in Stourbridge for an undisclosed sum.
Volvo Car UK is challenging consumers to test drive its compact hatchback against a Mercedes A-Class to decide which they should buy.
Showroom loans in April for private drivers buying used cars increased by 26% to £756 million and by 22% in volume to 81,029 year-on-year, according to Finance & Leasing Association data.
In a perfect world, all dealer systems would run off one platform making the job of keeping in touch with customers at the right time much easier. Such a system would be at the forefront of the areas of accounting, stock management (vehicles and parts), enquiry management, online bookings and CRM and it would be the leader in each of these key areas.
Nissan’s company-owned West Way dealership in Oxford’s Kidlington car retail park is playing a pioneering global role showcasing the brand’s new minimalist, interactive showroom concept that dispenses with the traditional cluttered chair, desk and PC approach to dealing with potential customers.
Citroen is working on transferring all its existing brochures online following the successful launch of an interactive brochure for the DS3 Cabrio.
The 15th successive month of growth was the strongest May result for six years
EVHC improves workshop capacity and customer satisfaction rating
Amscreen, the digital place based media network owner, has appointed Stefan Grzasko as head of the motor division.
Mercedes-Benz UK has crowned the Apprentice of the Year for Technical and the Apprentice of the Year for Parts, culminating in a week-long work experience at the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One team alongside team principal Ross Brawn, who started his own career as an apprentice.
Honda Motor Europe (HME) has announced changes to the senior management of its European business.
