Vauxhall has named Paul Adler as its new fleet marketing and Motability manager, replacing Steve Catlin who has become national retail sales manager for the company.
Chrysler UK has extended its partnership with the NFL in the UK to become presenting partner of ‘Super Bash’, the NFL’s official UK viewing party for Super Bowl XLVI, which takes place on February 5.
Mitsubishi has re-entered the top 20 of the Experian Hitwise UK Automotive Brand Index for the most searched for automotive manufacturers online in the UK.
Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of motor group Pendragon, has secured an agency funding facility, potentially providing up to £20m, with Barclays Corporate.
Dealers are not relying on manufacturers to help lead the way with how they should be using social media to engage with customers.
Despite a pretty stagnant year in terms of overall sales (down 4.4% to 1.94 million), there were some dramatic changes for individual manufacturers last year.
Fiat will expand its range with a larger version of its popular 500 and it has unveiled the first pictures of the new model ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show on March 6.
Citroen has priced its new DS5 premium saloon between £22,400 and £32,200 which is available to order now with first deliveries expected on April 2.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to launch its search for the largest intake of apprentices to join its 2012 training programme.
Victoria Edwards has rejoined motor industry e-commerce company Epyx as account manager across the 1link range of fleet and dealer e-commerce platforms.
Chevrolet has launched a new accident aftercare programme called First which will offered to all drivers for free regardless of vehicle age or where the car was purchased from.
Ford will preview a production ready version of its new B-Max at the Geveva Motor Show on March 8.
The John Clark Motor Group has acquired Thomson and Potter Skoda, taking the group into the Perth area for the first time.
The Government has confirmed that the frequency of the MoT test will not change as part of its wider review of vehicle testing in the UK.
Suzuki has unveiled the first preview image of a new A-segment concept at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Dean Pallett, diagnostic technician at Graypaul Nottingham, part of Sytner Group, has won the 2011 Ferrari Technician Challenge, a competition Ferrari created in 2007 to recognise the finest talents throughout the global network.
Swindon’s Pebley Beach car dealership has been named Suzuki’s UK Car Dealer of the Year.
Eco City Vehicles, the developer of the Mercedes-Benz Vito London taxi, said sales increased significantly at the end of 2011.
Nissan has created a new top of the range Juke which replaces the Kuro (black) limited edition model.
SsangYong Motor UK has selected GMAC UK, a subsidiary of Ally Financial, as its preferred financing provider for SsangYong vehicles in the UK.
Euro NCAP has revealed the top performers for car safety on new models which were launched in 2011.
Saab Parts UK has confirmed to dealers that the free servicing offer that was sold by the network to customers from July until November 28, 2011 will be honoured.
Yorkshire-based Harratts Group is rolling out the new Pinnacle dealer management system across its 12 dealerships.
A restructuring at the Institute of the Motor Industry will see it focus on core activities such as member services.
Ian Plummer has been announced as Volkswagen Passenger Cars UK's new head of retail operations, a month after quitting a similar role at Renault UK.
Subaru’s new XV crossover will be priced from £21,295 for entry level 1.6i S and rises to £29,995 for the range-topping 2.0D SE Lux Premium.
A unique website facility is helping BMW dealers achieve higher profitability despite the economic downturn.
Alfa Romeo is launching a new television advertising campaign which intends to highlight the rational reasons why the brand is better than competitors.
Ford has updated its Focus engine range with a 1.0-litre Ecoboost petrol which offers the same amount of power as a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated engine.
New emissions rules could spell unforeseen costs for operators – sparking caution and lower residual values in the used market.
