Dealer business and property values are at risk as changes to general Block Exemption Regulations (BER) in June 2013 could see dealership sales blocked by manufacturers.
Delegates at AM’s Financial Conference 2011 will learn about how dealers that have adopted the Lean Thinking approach to business have achieved profits of twice the market average simply by reducing waste.
Audi UK has appointed Martin Sander as its new managing director to replace Jeremy Hicks who left earlier this year to head up Jaguar Land Rover UK.
Volkswagen has released the first official image of its new CC which will go on sale in the UK in March 2012.
Chevrolet is offering up to £6,000 off some of its models in order to boost sales in the run up to Christmas.
Mazda will not have a Skyactiv sub-brand because sub-brands like Bluemotion or Econetic for lower CO2 models areconfusing to consumers, said Phil Waring, chief operating officer, Mazda Europe.
Andrew Page, the motor factor group, has opened its 60th outlet as it continues its drive for expansion.
Mondial Assistance has announced the appointment of Mike Webb as non-executive chairman of Mondial Assistance UK.
It’s deadline day for entries for the AM Awards 2012 which will be held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on February 15, 2012.
Stuart Kerr has been appointed chief executive of Ford Retail Group, filling a vacancy left since the exit of Chris Hayden earlier this year.
Lookers has reported a 2% year-on-year uplift in new car sales after quarter three trading, fuelled by growth in the fleet sector.
Ex-Audi UK boss Jeremy Hicks has started his new role as managing director of Jaguar Land Rover UK and the appointment brings with it a management reshuffle with new roles created in the business.
Peugeot's new 208 supermini, the replacement for the 207, will be launched in the UK next summer in three and five-door body styles.
Perran Moon, Manheim's director of marketing, has left following a restructuring of the auctions and remarketing group.
Emac managing director Angela Barrow has led a management buyout of the service plan specialist.
Subaru has revealed the first image of its BRZ Concept which will be the Japanese brand’s new coupe to launch in the UK next year.
Automotive marketing company Marketing Delivery is to offer preferential rates on eCRM and database marketing systems to Shell's dealer customers.
Stock market listed dealer group Caffyns has appointed Richard Wright, a former Ford and Jaguar executive, as a non-executive director on its board today.
Used car values expert Glass's has relaunched its website with a new portal offering better services to consumers.
National bodyshop group Just Car Clinics has got the green light to cease trading of its shares on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM).
Supercar dealer group HR Owen has warned its shareholders that demand for luxury cars has dropped in recent weeks and it now expects its second half-year's trading to be at a loss.
The west and south west postcode areas of London are the worst for vehicle damage, accounting for half of all reported incidents in the capital, according to new research by vehicle replacement specialist, Accident Exchange.
CAP has launched Black Book Mobile which is compatible for iPhone, iTouch and Google Android smartphones.
Trade values moving into November were ‘unusually stable’ for the time of year, according to the latest edition of CAP Black Book.
Franchised workshops captured 25.4% of servicing work in the first 10 months of 2011, a 1% drop in comparison to the same period last year and echoing falls in market share since 2007.
This is an excerpt from the speech by Mark King, group digital sales and marketing manager at Benfield Motor Group at the AM Used Car Market Conference 2011 on incorporating social media into your digital dealer strategy.
Mini’s new Roadster will be priced between £18,015 and £24,850 when it goes on sale in spring next year.
Subaru is expecting to reverse its sales slump which has seen volumes fall from 11,600 in 2003 to 2,500 this year with the introduction of two new models in 2012.
Mazda has upgraded its Mazda3 hatchback which will go on sale early next year.
Dealers have weathered the financial storm of the recession well but will the industry be able to tackle the further challenges of subdued consumer confidence and high inflation?
