Used van and truck finance deals are increasing for the first time since the start of the recession, reports Broadway Motor Company.
Saab has appointed Paul Adler as its new head of fleet sales, as the marque begins moves to re-establish itself as a fleet favourite.
Additional demand for hybrids and vehicles running on second-generation biofuels could be generated from this month, when the EU tax commissioner Algirdas Šemeta proposes minimum CO2 tax rates on fuels.
Motorpoint has secured Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) approval.
Suzuki has extended its 0% APR finance offers on Alto, Swift, SX4 and Grand Vitara until the end of June.
David Harrison in Peebles, Scotland, and Allams of Dorking have both taken on a HiQ fast fit franchise.
Lancashire Volkswagen Van Centre has been crowned the best van centre for aftersales in 2009 by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Vauxhall has appointed Steve Catlin as its new fleet marketing and Motability manager.
BEN is looking for teams within the automotive industry to compete in its annual five-a-side football tournament which begins on May 16.
Fiat is offering a range of value servicing dealers for Punto owners with cars registered before 2006 to get them back into the manufacturer network.
The widespread and often scathing coverage of Toyota’s massive safety recall has had no discernible impact on the residual values of the brand’s vehicles,
Group wants a network of 10-15 dealerships
Perodua is offering a £1,000 swappage allowance on its Myvi and Kenari models to aid sales following the end of scrappage.
Following a trial, the Westover Group has adopted Seller Advance, Manheim Auctions’ valuation and up-front payment service.
Four new Nissan CV centres have opened in the UK, increasing the marque's commercial vehicle network to 66 sites.
AcuITy, a division of Shropshire-based remarketing company GRS, has been bought out for an undisclosed sum by John Line, a former GRD director.
Martec Europe Limited has developed a set of modules within it’s TelephoneSuccess™ programme that make it a really good fit for all motor dealers.
Between now and 2013, PSA Peugeot Citroën plans to invest €175 million to prepare for the production of a new 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
Hodgson, the north east-based family dealer group, is building a pre delivery inspection centre in West Chirton to further improve customer service.
Hartwell has taken on three new managers in an effort to drive car sales at its newly opened Nissan and Citroën dealerships in Scunthorpe.
Scrappage scheme registrations have almost reach the full limit of 400,000 units with the latest figure at 380,000 registered since the scheme began in May 2009.
North of England repairers have made a clean sweep of the top three prizes in the annual bodyshop ‘oscars’ run by accident management specialist WNS Assistance.
Saab is planning to re-establish itself as a fleet favourite after sales were decimated following the uncertainty of its future.
Nissan has confirmed its new Leaf electric vehicle will be produced in Sunderland at the start of 2013 and UK dealers have already started learning how to sell and service it.
Carmaker moves into the premium market with the launch of the first of its 'hors-serie' range
MD attends regional forums to explain carmaker's contentious new strategy
Dealers are being warned that, even if they carry out appropriate checks and take out indemnity insurance, they could still end up in court for selling cars that have outstanding finance.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has warned that a strengthening of European Union minimum road-worthiness test standards could widen tests carried out under the UK’s MoT.
British-based performance sports car manufacturer to have just 35 outlets worldwide
Dealerships will carry some of the costs as showroom prices are set to fall by up to 12%
