RBS head of digital marketing Jim Murray-Jones has been appointed by News International Commercial as general manager of driving.co.uk, the new classified advertising site for cars.
Lloyds TSB Insurance Service customers buying insurance under its Halifax brand will now be offered a free MoT.
City Motor Holdings Ltd has completed a management buy-out (MBO) from its former owner Anthony Wickins.
Van Trader has launched a real-time messaging service, Live Chat, enabling dealers to engage with customers at an early stage in the buying process.
Vauxhall says it is spreading a little Christmas joy with a new 30-day satisfaction guarantee on the Ampera.
Infiniti has announced details of its new ‘Q’ nomenclature strategy, to be applied to the entire range from the beginning of the 2014 model year.
Mazda Motors UK has tackled a used car business which was operating under a Mazda UK web address.
Economic conditions in 2013 should be marginally improved on 2012.
Former Mercedes-Benz Retail Group managing director Neil Williamson has been named as the new director of Seat UK.
The Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) test has been formally accredited by the National Skills Academy for Financial Services (NSAFS).
Infiniti has confirmed that it will manufacture vehicles in Europe from parent Nissan’s award winning production base in Sunderland.
A rival to Auto Trader has adjusted its threshold for advertised cars in order to capture a slightly larger slice of the market.
Ford Fiesta, Britain’s best-selling car, has been declared Used Car of the Year 2012 by CAP.
Deltapoint has strengthened its management team by the appointment of Richard Hart, Iain McFarlane and Julian Stockton in support of the launch of i-Control, its product that supports dealers’ used car operations.
Isuzu owners can take advantage of a new, comprehensive winter preparation programme at their local dealer.
Inchcape Retail is due to relocate its Chester Volkswagen dealership in summer 2013 into a larger property.
Volvo Car UK has opened its new headquarters in Maidenhead, Berkshire.
New App Brings Dealership Stock Search Facility to Facebook
Vauxhall franchisee Eden Motor Group has invested in a bespoke web presence for its Chevrolet operation.
Parts and bodyshop profits have come under threat from a sharp fall in the number of car accident repairs.
The BVRLA has welcomed news that the Government is giving ‘serious consideration’ to abolishing the tax disc.
While December is the quietest month for used car sales, data from the Manheim-owned Motors website suggests the dip in online visits only lasts from 23rd to 25th, before bouncing back strongly on Boxing Day.
Web-based software provider Cooper Solutions has joined forces with car price guide CAP to provide a new service for sellers using its FullAuction trade site.
Britain’s latest MG dealership has opened at Cambridge.
Scottish dealer Ian H Cameron said it is happy with its financial results and the company well-placed to exploit next year's market despite a 22% pre-tax profit fall in its latest results.
Full year financial results for Cambria Automobiles saw its underlying pre-tax profit drop by more than a third while turnover also fell.
Websites which are not utilising video could be losing potential customers, according to video suppliers AutosOnShow.TV.
Autotrade-mail, the online used car trading network, warns that dealers who only use auctions to dispose of their part exchange vehicles may be compromising the values achieved.
Vertu Motors has acquired the business and certain assets of the Vauxhall dealership in Harrogate, Yorkshire of Nidd Vale Motors Limited, which is in administration for £0.8 million. No goodwill has been paid.
AM will be announcing both the guest host and comedian early in the New Year - look out for the event preview e-zine landing in your inbox during the first weeks of 2013.
