A BBC Watchdog investigation has led Citroen to recall more than 20,000 Picasso C3 cars in the UK because of concerns the brakes can be activated from the passenger side.
A new online solution from software provider Ebbon-Dacs is designed to improve cash flow and reduce debt days for fleet dealers.
Vauxhall has confirmed that the Zafira Tourer concept, previewed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, will become a production reality, with first cars in UK showrooms by early 2012.
A marketing tie-up between Warranty Direct and Kwik-Fit offers drivers of three-year old cars the chance to get their first MoT test fee for free.
New car buyers are being forced to wait up to a year for delivery of their new cars, according to a survey by whatcar.com.
Dealer Energy Efficiency Guide highlights areas where savings can be made without any cost
50 boardroom executives from the UK's top 100 franchised dealer groups have already signed up to the AM100 dinner next month.
Suzuki GB has announced the results of its 2011 Apprentice of the Year competition.
HR Owen has today revealed its new strategy for sustainable growth, which includes expanding its luxury car dealerships, adding driving skills and motorsport businesses and seeking suitable targets for takeover.
Forecourt finance is the most popular way to buy a new car, according to new figures from the Finance & Leasing Association, the trade body representing motor finance providers.
Audi’s new Q3 will be priced between £24,560 and £31,360 when it goes on sale in the UK in November.
The average engine size in a small family car has reduced by 4% while power output has risen by 12% and miles per gallon have improved by 16% over the last eight years.
Commercial Clutch Services (CCS) has been saved from administration and sold to HGV Direct Limited, saving all eight employees from redundancy.
Chester-based motor finance group The Funding Corporation has won Responsible Lender of the Year at the Credit Today Awards, beating names like Barclays and the Co-operative Bank to the title.
Saab Automobile has signed an agreement with China’s Pang Da Automobile, an operator of a large network of car dealerships, that will cover distribution of the Swedish brand's cars in China.
Kia Motors (UK) is restructuring some parts of its internal teams to create a new stand-alone dealer development department to be headed by a board director.
Mitsubishi UK says its dealers are achieving the better profits than last year.
Chevrolet has launched a robot into space aboard the spaceship Endeavor which features the future technology likely to be included on its cars of the future.
Staff at Newton Honda in south Croydon are collectively rowing a million metres to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the Roy Castle Fund for Cancer Research.
Jardine Motor Group has bought Wayside Group, a deal which will push its turnover above £1.2 billion.
HR Owen has launched a new RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed to its website, allowing users to receive news on incoming stock.
Non-mainstream marques can provide a reasonable return for rural and owener-driven sites
Used car dealers are turning to complementary sales such as warranties, asset protection and paint protection as unit price margins come under pressure.
Dealers’ share of loans advanced for retail purchases has edged up slightly again.
High Street lenders are expected to fight back to recoup business lost to showroom finance
The credit crunch and following recession hasn’t been an easy ride for the automotive industry, and with consumer confidence continuing to plummet it is up to dealerships to ensure everything is in place to close a sale.
All new Mazda models from March 2012 will come with the company's new efficiency measures it calls Skyactiv.
Saab's plans to resume production may be stalled by the collapse of its funding deal with China's auto maker Hawtai.
Hyundai has unveiled the latest version of the D-segment i40 at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a ‘Knowledge is Power’ marketing campaign for the launch of its Amarok pick-up featuring outdoor, press, online and retail activity along with social media, mobile and nationwide outdoor campaigns.
