This week has seen the first ever conviction of an owner of a mileage correction firm following a recent OFT investigation.
Honda corporate sales team has secured the first fleet deal for the new 1.6-litre diesel Civic.
Kwik-Fit is targeting company car drivers with a new vehicle health check service conducted at their workplace.
Lifestyle Ford has shown off its newly refurbished dealership on Brighton Road in Redhill to local students keen on a career in the motor trade.
Jaguar is presenting the new F-Type as a return to its heartland.
Service plans have been a way for dealers to keep hold of price sensitive customers and fight off independent garages for post warranty customers.
Dealers struggling to arrange funding for day-to-day operations, or to expand, should consider switching from high street banks to a manufacturer’s captive equivalent.
AM and Razsor have joined forces to create a new digital conference at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on February 13, 2013 which will help dealers plan ahead with the latest technological developments happening in the industry.
The RMI is urging dealers to shop around for the best deal on funding.
British Car Auctions (BCA), has released new data showing that 4x4 values rose sharply in October, climbing by 16% as the first signs of winter appeared.
The average UK dealer made a £50,000 profit in September with return on sales sitting at 1.3%.
Kia’s global vice-chairman and CEO Hyoung-Keun Lee has added further weight to the rumour that UK dealers can expect a rear-wheel drive coupe soon.
Honda UK has secured a fleet deal on the strength of its new 1.6-litre diesel engine with 18 cars ordered for Essex-based design and publicity agency The Co’dair Group.
CAP Monitor believe Skoda’s move to launch a small saloon in the UK with its new Rapid is a successful tactical move by the brand to exploit a growing appetite for basic, well-engineered value for money cars.
Marketing Delivery reports that a well-managed Facebook page will reach an average of 272% of the fan base of people who have ‘liked’ it.
Mazda is relaunching its Approved Used Car (AUC) scheme to offer customers a choice of three additional forms of cover to complement the original 12 months warranty package.
Alex Wright has purchased the freehold of the site home to his Shoreham Vehicle Auctions business, committing his business to the Lancing area for the long term.
Ford has been recognised in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list for the second year running.
Tim Marlow, owner of luxury broker Bridford Financial Solutions, has joined the board of DSG Financial Services as director and shareholder with immediate effect.
HPI has launched Spec Check in response to the challenges of valuing new stock can be challenging, especially if a vehicle has a number of factory fitted options on it that could influence the price.
Plans for a new BMW dealership may have to overcome objections from a vocal local group.
The largest Mini showroom in Europe has opened up in Slough.
Volvo Car Corporation is now ramping up production of the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid ahead of first customer deliveries in early 2013.
UK newcomer Dacia is making its forthcoming Sandero available for a monthly payment from just £69 on Dacia Dimensions (PCP).
It’s fair to say that working in the automotive business and selling cars isn’t going to propel you to the top of the greenest business list. However it is important that all businesses do their bit to reduce their carbon footprint and at Manheim we have a team of people dedicated to doing just that, be it; careful disposal of hazardous material, recycling at every opportunity or looking at ways to reduce the total journey mileage of our transporters.
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors is reportedly in talks with Aston Martin about a potential buyout of the supercar brand.
CAP believes all manufacturers will now follow BMW’s lead as the first major manufacturer to roll-out DAB radio as standard across all models.
Honda is preparing to launch its 1.6-litre diesel at the start of next year which will help its dealer network to better compete against rivals in the market.
Vauxhall is offering customers £500 towards the cost of fuel this weekend if they buy a new model.
