The RAC has launched an enhanced, bundled warranty package designed to give independent used car dealers a competitive edge in a market place where lack of good quality low age stock is seeing franchised dealers increasingly compete against them in selling cars beyond three years old.
Nissan has further strengthened its presence in the capital with the opening of one of its largest dealerships in Europe by alliance partner Renault Retail Group.
Mark Pratt has been promoted to the position of managing director for the TCW Vehicle Repair Group (TCW).
Renault dealer Wests Motor Group in East Anglia has added another French franchise.
Volvo Car UK has begun taking bookings for its new test drive programme, Freedom, which allows consumers to book online up to two 45 minute drives.
Benfield managing director Nigel McMinn has been promoted to chief executive, effective this month.
More Mini production is to be shifted out of the UK but the British brand's German owner says that Oxford will always be the home of the famous small car.
Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne, who also heads up American car firm Chrysler wants the EU to step in and help rescue Europe's beleaguered automotive industry.
Images, extensive descriptions and an intuitive pricing strategy are all essential if dealers are to maximise their presence in the online classifieds, according to Neil Addley, managing director of Trusted Dealers.
Vauxhall’s new four-seat convertible, the Cascada, will be priced between £23,995 and £29,080 when it arrives in showrooms in April.
Skoda’s new Octavia will be priced between £15,990 and £23,240 when it goes on sale in the UK from March 16.
Police are hunting thieves who raided a Sytner Group dealership and stole a one-off supercar.
Renault has confirmed it will have to cut approximately 7,500 jobs in France before 2016 as it adjusts its business after falling sales.
Volkswagen will decide this year whether to introduce a new budget brand aimed at developing markets.
Toyota has released further images of its new Proace, a model it hopes ‘will return the company to the heart of the medium duty van market’.
Bentley could match its 2007 record of 10,000 sales in 2013, says global sales and marketing chief Kevin Rose.
The Royal Household has just taken delivery of a one-off Renault Twizy.
Mary Nightingale will be the host at this year's AM Awards and Kevin Bridges will be providing the entertainment after the ceremony.
Hyundai has appointed Byung Kwon Rhim as its new president and chief executive for Europe.
ALD Automotive, the UK vehicle leasing and fleet management provider, has appointed Mel Dawson as its new managing director.
Volvo is paying the price for the lack of investment in the last days of Ford ownership after the 2008 banking collapse, says sales and marketing chief Doug Speck.
Howard Basford Accident Repair Network has acquired the Greyhound Ford Bodyshop premises in Accrington for an undisclosed sum.
Seat dealerships across the UK will now be able to let customers discover more about the new Leon using an augmented reality application on a tablet or smartphone.
A guest blog from Guy Allman, chief executive at BTC, on changing mindsets in the service department to help staff realise their potential.
Kia’s new president Peter Schreyer will also be overseeing design for Hyundai as he takes on a wider group role to steer the future design direction for both brands, as well as Kia as a company.
Jaguar Land Rover is creating 800 jobs at its Solihull factory to help support the introduction of new models programmes throughout this year.
Vertu Motors has acquired another business to its network of dealerships after buying a Vauxhall dealership in Keighley.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new CLA four-door small coupe at the Detroit Motor Show.
Gemini Systems has appointed a former Ford of Britain dealer systems manager to help develop its DMS business.
A new managing director has been appointed to start at a top 25 AM100 car dealer next month.
