The use of social media is becoming the norm for automotive retailers digital strategy.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published the Electric Car Guide to help motorists make more informed decisions when purchasing an electric vehicle.
Hyundai’s ix20 will be priced from £11,595 when it goes on sale in the UK on November 18.
Volkswagen has revealed its new Jetta which will go on sale in the UK early next year.
Saab Automobile has appointed Matthias Seidl as its new executive director sales and he will start in the role on January 1, 2011.
Helphire has warned investors this morning it won't meet their full-year market forecasts and it expects to post a drop in sales and gross profit.
The BEN Ball, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious events, will take place on December 8 2010 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
On November 1, Nissan will go live with one of the most significant customer commitments the industry has seen.
Volvo has started developing fuel cells to help extend the range of an electric car but with significantly reduced tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions.
The new head of Mercedes-Benz UK says the brand should make more of its high-performance AMG derivatives.
Manufacturers confident that 2011 registrations will be ahead of 2010
The majority of dealers don’t believe the mainstream media will ever portray the automotive industry in a positive light.
Peugeot is introducing a Sportium special edition version of its 207 model from November 1.
Vertu Motors is preparing to continue on the acquisition trail after finalising a £25 million refinancing deal with Barclays Corporate.
Former Chrysler UK service and parts director Peter Lumsden has joined consultancy Achilles Information as its global scheme manager for automotive.
Bodyshop group Baldwins has gained the BSI Kitemark at all its four sites.
Kia Motors UK is the new sponsor of ITV’s coverage of the FA Cup for the 2010/2011 season in a deal.
East Anglian bodyshop supplier BeeBee Refinishing Supplies has added a third distribution base.
Northern Ireland-based Carryduff Auction Group, one of Northern Ireland's leading auction companies, has appointed Michael Tomalin as new managing director.
Richard Bunn, former director of Fleetline, a division of the world’s largest leasing company Leaseplan, has joined the management team of car finance comparison site FinanceAcar.
Lookers Kia in Sheffield has signed a 12-month sponsorship deal with Tim Bergin and Alex Szostak of the Sheffield Eagles rugby league team.
The chief executive of Volvo Cars wants the brand to return to its Swedish roots and stop trying to replicate the German brands.
Toyota has created a 10 year anniversary Generation X version of its Prius which features a body-kit, smoked-finish alloys and dark tinted privacy glass.
Volvo Car UK is launching a winter tyre programme to tempt customers to switch their wheels before getting caught out in the snow.
Citroen has updated its C5 range with refreshed styling and technology upgrades.
Regent Automotive Group has plans to take its partnership with Volvo as far as seven sites in the next couple of years.
A dealer’s relationship with its bank may have been the difference between success and failure during the recession and it plays a vital part in most automotive retail operations.
JCT600 has opened its PriceRight used car site in west Yorkshire following a £750,000 redevelopment.
The issue of residual values of electric vehicles could be a headache for dealers and a painful expense for owners while the niche market becomes established.
Work has begun on an industry standard for manufacturers to follow in establishing the range of their electric vehicles.
