Helphire believes its latest financial results demonstrate the effectiveness of its continuing turnaround plan.
Barrie Dudey is stepping down as CEO of UPD (UK) Ltd after 14 years.
Nigel Sharp, Ford of Britain boss, has voiced his concerns over the size of the real market in the UK during the September plate-change.
The John Clark Motor Group has reported an upturn in its operating profit from £1.8 million to £2.8 million in its latest financial results.
Saab and BMW have made an agreement for the supply of engines to be used in the next-generation of Saab vehicles.
An industry insider has told AM September registrations will be down by 40,000 units at the start of this week.
Kia has revealed its new D-segment contender, the Optima, at the Paris Motor Show today.
Phil Popham, managing director, confirmed today at the Paris Motor Show that Land Rover will be producing a five-door version of the Range Rover Evoque which will be revealed later this year.
Stefan Jacoby, president and chief executive officer of Volvo Cars, believes the future of the company lies in electric cars.
Selling more service plans is helping dealers to bridge the profitability gap caused by uncertain levels of used car sales, according to the Warranty Group.
Vertu Motors has exchanged contracts to buy two Nissan dealerships from Lookers.
Spyker, the owner of Saab, has confirmed it is negotiations with BMW to provide technical components and engines for the Swedish brand.
LeasePlan and Nissan have signed an agreement to cooperate in a European-wide project to launch the electric Nissan LEAF in 2011.
Simon Bailes Peugeot has been appointed as the first dealership in the UK to start taking orders for Peugeot’s Ion electric vehicle.
Electric van and taxi maker Eco City Vehicles has grown half-year revenue by 3.4% thanks to interest in its Mercedes-Benz Vito electric taxi.
Mazda dealers have reported a 50% increase in bodyshop work a year after the Japanese manufacturer introduced its free Call Mazda First accident aftercare service.
AM’s next finance conference will be held on November 17 at the Royal Berkshire Conference Centre in Reading.
West Midlands-based Greenhous Group has opened a new Vauxhall van centre in Willenhall.
Aston Martin has been named the UK’s coolest brand, winning this prestigious accolade for the fourth time in five years.
The automotive industry has just experienced one of the longest and deepest recessions in living memory that forced dealers to make painful decisions on staff numbers.
Dealer groups have become the recruitment target of Skoda UK as it seeks heavyweight retailers who can help it take a larger slice of the new car market.
Wessex Garages has acquired a dealership from Lookers in Cardiff in order to help it expand with its Nissan franchise.
AM’s sister title Fleet News has revealed that Nissan’s Leaf electric vehicle will retain more than half its value (including Government discount) after three years of use, according to new figures from CAP.
Accident Exchange has recovered hire charges in full after successfully appealing in a court case against Autofocus.
Three new categories to enter in the industry's most coveted awards.
From WinWin World: One of the most common questions we get asked is “We are struggling to hit our target – what should we do?”
Pendragon sells five Mercedes and two Smart dealership to help pay off group debts
Businesses only have today to voice their opinions on the MoT test and whether there should be a reduction in testing.
Dealers could face more tax bills from the HMRC for VAT claims on the sale of demonstrator vehicles after it claims it has repaid too much in certain cases.
The first wave of implementation of the Equality Act will take place on October 1 marking an attempt by the Government to simplify legislation for businesses.
