AM100 dealer group Drive Vauxhall has extended its contract with Manheim Aftersales Solutions until the end of 2013.
Nissan has launched a major new recruitment campaign for engineers and maintenance technicians to join its Sunderland plant.
Vauxhall has launched a finance package which it claims is unique in the industry in allowing customers to tailor their finance to suit their budgets.
Harrogate-based Meridian Motor Group has taken the first steps to extend its Vantage dealer brand beyond the Toyota marque following the acquisition of central Manchester’s only Hyundai dealership.
Caterham will sell its Seven in China for the first time after the company signed a deal with new importer , Courtenay Trading International (CTI).
Jim Wright has been appointed as managing director of Nissan Motor GB.
Helphire’s chief financial officer, Ian Wardle, has stepped down after an independent review of the accident management group revealed it had misled investors about its financial position.
Audi has launched a new service, maintenance and warranty package for all newly ordered models.
SsangYong’s future in the UK has been secured following a 70% acquisition of the Korean company by Indian engineering conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra.
Toyota has launched a new approved used car stock locator for its website to promote customer engagement and drive additional leads to its dealership.
Ford's Europe CEO says EU document fails to address congestion and environmental issues.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has created a dedicated team to co-ordinate its electric vehicle development, new technologies, innovation, e-mobility and low carbon motoring activities.
Skoda believes it is on course to achieve its fleet sales ambition of 20,000 units by year end.
BMW's Hams Hall engine plant in the UK is building a turbocharged three-cylinder engine for future use in the Mini and 1 Series ranges.
Daimler, the company behind Mercedes-Benz and Smart, has signed an agreement with Robert Bosch GmbH for a joint 50:50 venture on electric motors.
HPI has appointed Darren Greenyer to head of automotive finance in order to help further develop its finance team and product suite.
Toyota is developing a new GPS system which recognises red traffic lights and warns drivers of stop signs.
Ford Dagenham is installing a larger, more powerful third wind turbine, adding to the two turbines already on site.
AM100 Benfield Motor Group, has received a new award as the top-privately owned business in the north east in the NCJ Media Top 200 listed businesses.
While there is much pressure on dealers to hone their customer retention processes, motor retailers are also reliant on their manufacturer partners playing their own part.
Both customers and staff are targeted in carmaker's programme to keep buyers coming back
Customer retention methods in the motor industry have moved into a new dimension inside 18 months.
Kwik Fit has announced a 2011 pay settlement for its 4,400 employees in its 676 UK centres.
Vauxhall is looking to boost aftersales work at its MasterFit centres with an interim service with 12 months free Vauxhall Roadside Assistance in association with AA for £99.
A year on from the launch of Dealers Backing BEN at the 2010 AM100 Dinner, motor retailers have contributed more than £250,000 to the charity.
Alfa Romeo will be visiting 16 of Britain’s biggest business parks to show off its star models to prospective small fleet and user-chooser customers over the next two months.
Land Rover is hoping to connect with customers and prospects at the CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace later this month.
Volvo is continuing its work on electric vehicle technology with the development of test cars with range extending combustion engines.
Retail study of 770 UK dealers suggests best results come from single-franchise showrooms.
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