Heavy discounting returns as fleet offers the best prospects for additional new car sales
Vauxhall is launching a television advertising campaign today to support its new lifetime warranty across its model range.
The UK’s automotive finance is wary of a shift in power planned by the Government, which intends to abolish the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and give more regulatory power to the Bank of England.
The managing director of Scotland's John Martin Group is upbeat about his company's annual performance, despite the Government "threatening sales" by increasing VAT to 20%.
The John Clark Motor Group is to open a new Skoda dealership in Dundee, following its acquisition of the premises and equipment of the city’s former Fairweather Motors from the receiver.
General Motors has today announced that Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. will step down as chief executive officer on September 1 and as chairman of the board by the end of the year.
Breakdown of survey results shows that franchise dealers find the going is tough
Dealers view valeting as an increasingly important service for customers hit by high servicing and repair bills. But the sector is struggling because of cut-throat competition among a large number of professional providers.
Apprenticeships can be a big investment in money and time and dealers are finding it more difficult to find quality candidates.
Danielle MacLeod, Peter Vardy head of people and change, said: “We didn’t cut training during the recession, we actually increased it.
GardX Protection has recruited two new account managers to its dealer support team.
Former Ford boss says high commission linked to sales creates a poor customer experience
Tustain Motors has completed its acquisition of a third Vauxhall dealership in Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north-east.
The Mon Motors Group has taken an innovative approach to developing service reception staff, and boosting their performance.
Dealers coming out of a recession will have a renewed focus on keeping costs to a minimum and training is often one area which is the first to get trimmed back.
A company is only as good as its people and dealers we spoke to lavished praise on Supagard’s professional and enthusiastic representatives.
The internet has revolutionised the way that consumers choose their next car.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against Kia Motors’ seven-year warranty advert.
Aston Barclay continues to be an important partner as Marshall Group seeks further growth
The Bank of England has cut its growth outlook for the UK economy from 3.5% to 3%.
With oil being such a vital part of aftersales profitability dealers need to make certain they have a supplier who will help drive their sales
The UK’s automotive industry is anything but predictable, but one thing dealers do know is there will be a sales surge twice a year in the plate-change months of March and September. Dealers use WinWin World to help target customers most likely to change their cars now
Cambria Automobiles makes use of a system that helps them get to know what buyers want
Having spent more than £1bn on this year's event, the carmaker is now looking for a return
The average motor retailer made a loss of £9,500 during May as the impact of the scrappage scheme began to wane.
In the 12th of our series of insights into running an efficient dealership, Thurlby Motors managing director Chris Roberts looks at the September market and plate change
The Finance & Leasing Association is more optimistic about the chances of getting a slightly better or at least more rational regulatory deal from the new Government than it did with the Labour administration.
Major automotive retailer group, Pendragon PLC has revealed its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2010.
Suzuki has gone live with ‘My CSI’, its new on-line programme to monitor customer satisfaction with its 150 strong dealer network’s sales and servicing performance.
Infiniti has opened its second showroom - the Infiniti Centre Piccadilly - in the heart of London’s West End district.
