Inchcape has presented BEN, the automotive industry charity, with a cheque for almost £32,000 following its Three Peaks in 24 hours Challenge.
A management restructure has seen Audi UK create a role for a head of customer quality and network development.
Consultation has begun on the way the OFT can ‘shut down’ businesses by suspending their Consumer Credit Licences in certain circumstances.
Audi UK has taken action to simplify its product range in response to requests from dealers and product managers.
A new tool designed to help identify body repair upsell opportunties for service vehicles is to be launched to franchised dealers at the AM Hit for Six Conference on Tuesday (November 13).
Renault has admitted electric vehicles sales are disappointing.
The British car industry could continue to enjoy its renaissance for at least another five years, it has been claimed.
Halfords Autocentres has been censured by the Advertising Standards Authority for claims it made regarding franchised dealer service pricing.
Auto Trader has launched a monthly interactive tablet publication called Ignition for consumers looking to buy new and used cars.
New car consumer enquiry website Motoring.co.uk has launched a new email marketing service.
Delegates at AM’s one-day conference are set to gain the maximum advantage at the Hit For Six event in Oxford next week.
New car registrations increased by 12.1% in October to 151,252 units.
Vindis Group is opening its new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle showroom in Northampton with a four day event which will look to engage with business and lifestyle customers.
Average used car prices have remained stable at £8,711 in Q3 with prices up very slightly at 0.03% or £2 in comparison to Q2.
Family-owned business Humberside Motor Group has opened a new Infiniti showroom in Hull.
Autoglym has secured an exclusive supply agreement to Direct Valeting which works with dealers across the UK.
Ford has appointed Phil Hollins as its new director of fleet operations following Kevin Griffin’s move to become commercial vehicle director for Ford of Europe.
All used cars from Toyota's UK operation will be remarketed through BCA from next year.
Big, retail outfits such as Comet - like the motor dealer groups of the day - effectively controlled the way most goods reached consumers. The internet has changed that, of course, and is the central reason for Comet’s collapse.
Burrows Motor Company has continued to broaden its franchise portfolio with its acquisition of its first Fiat franchise.
New models will ensure Peugeot is well placed to cater for consumers downsizing from their current vehicles, said UK boss Tim Zimmerman.
Seat’s Ibiza Cupra will be priced from £18,825 when it goes on sale in the UK in January.
Renault will be resurrecting its Alpine badge with a new sports car co-developed with Caterham.
Family-owned Harratts is expanding two of its sites in Wakefield and is creating 10 new jobs in the area as a result.
Ford Retail has been awarded Franchised Bodyshop Group of the Year at Auto Body Professionals Club (ABP) awards.
In-car telematics are being championed as a new way to enhance the long-term service, maintenance and repair relationship between drivers and dealers.
Rental firm Hertz has launched a retail operation for its rental cars, telling consumers it's a way of overcoming the typical 15 minute test drive offered by dealers.
Porsche is working on a rival to Ferrari's 458 Italia as part of its ambitions for growth.
Mark Fields has been promoted to the role of chief operating officer at Ford.
Roy Rodgers has retired after 50 years in motor retail.
