The weather has had an impact on the remarketing industry since the beginning of January, particularly in the 4x4 sector, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
New car sales are predicted to grow 2.7% in 2013 with new car registrations reaching 2.1 million.
A new service, reputed to be the first in the world, has been launched in the UK, allowing aftersales departments to identify the correct special service tool for any UK-registered passenger car or LCV.
As part of the celebrations to mark its 25th year, Close Motor Finance plans a big fundraising drive in support of the automotive industry charity, BEN.
Website supplier AutoExposure – a division of Manheim’s Motors group – has launched a new online platform for car dealers.
Motoring.co.uk has entered a partnership with autoexpress.co.uk and carbuyer.co.uk to power both websites for brochure and test drive requests, with Evo.co.uk set to follow in late March.
Claims management company Vamco says it has become the first in its sector to operate its own in-house law firm.
British Car Auctions reports that used car values continue to climb as stock remains in short supply.
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show a 36% increase in the value of consumer new car finance provided through dealerships in 2012.
SMMT has announced today that it has successfully negotiated a valuable Van Enhancement Scheme that removes the requirement for UK-based van manufacturers and bodybuilders to seek Type Approval on basic vehicle modifications.
Dealers should be looking ahead to a good year as part-exchange values continue to follow an upward trend, according to Manheim’s latest monthly Market Analysis.
Businesses across all sectors and of all sizes can now apply for a share of up to £240 million to create tailored training programmes that address their specific skills needs.
Vauxhall will be displaying its new Adam city car at a pop-up dealership at Westfield Stratford City to help promote the car before launch next month.
The fleet industry is being encouraged to make even greater strides in reducing carbon by using more plug-in cars and vans.
Many dealer groups have plans to ramp up showroom sales now they are taking a record 70.8% of the total.
Vauxhall is using a 'pop-up store' to promote its new city car to London shoppers.
MG has joined forces with Birmingham-based BSA Guns and will be showing a range of its latest cars at the British Shooting and Countryman Show this weekend.
UK dealers saw an 11.5% increase in new car registrations in January to 143,643 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
AM can reveal the finalists selected for this year's AM Awards.
Audi dealers in the UK will now offer real-time online service booking for customers.
Peugeot’s hot hatch 208 GTi will be priced from £18,895 for the three-door model which will be available to order from March 1.
There could be 1.6 million hydrogen-powered vehicles on UK roads by 2030, according to a joint Government-industry study.
The RAC is to much more strictly control dealer use of its brand in the used car sector with a new set of rules.
The market for cars fitted with range extender technology is set to accelerate according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan.
Experian has launched a new finance monitoring tool for dealers using AutoCheck which creates real-time alerts generated on vehicles they have checked that still have outstanding finance on them.
Infiniti has appointed Hannah Bishop as its fleet manager for the UK.
Jardine Motors Group has bought another Toyota dealership, its ninth representing the Japanese brand.
Renault has revealed what will be the new Scenic ahead of the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Toyota has revealed the first hint at a convertible version of its rear-wheel drive GT86 with the FT-86 Open concept which will be on show at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Red Bull Racing’s 2013 Formula 1 car will help raise awareness for Nissan’s luxury Infiniti brand across the world this season.
