As if the woes heaped on Toyota right now by every media outlet around the world and their blog wasn't enough, the bookies are getting in on the act too.
Scrappage registrations now total 316,210, according to released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota, has made a formal public apology for the accelerator pedal fault which has caused the manufacturer to recall millions of models worldwide.
Seat has revealed its new Ibiza ST estate which will go on sale in the UK in the summer.
Honda will launch a new six-speed manual CR-Z hybrid coupe across Europe this summer and it will get its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
JCT600 has invested in online by appointing an online marketing manager and redesigning its website to make it easier for customers to use.
Renault Retail Group has appointed Andrew Feehilly as the new general manager to oversee the Renault London West site in Acton.
The used vehicle market in 2010 will see a general shortage of stock and continuing high levels of demand.
Marshall Motor Group has appointed a new divisional director, Steve Robinson.
Suzuki GB has appointed a new franchise to its dealer network, bringing the total number of dealers to 150.
Dealerships can increase top-up sales by delivering support and solutions to customers
Dealers could take advantage of a drop in construction costs due to the recession.
Vauxhall has launched its own swappage scheme but it can only be used on certain models and cannot be used in conjunction with the Government’s scrappage scheme discount.
Service plan provider Emac has joined The Warranty Group (a newcomer to the sector) in stressing to dealers the importance of selling the products this year.
It is an enduring belief throughout the used car industry that used residuals rise sharply into January, as showroom footfall increases and retail sales pick up after what is typically an annual low in December.
RMI Motor Finance, the newly formed finance arm of the Retail Motor Industry Federation, is launching its own ‘near prime’ finance product aimed at its members.
Sub-prime specialist ACF Car Finance says it is gearing up for a busy 2010 and more growth with several branch promotions and appointments.
Almost 400 dealerships have been recognised by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) as having improved standards and knowledge on car finance.
Toyota GB commercial director Jon Williams has addressed the UK over its recall problems in a Youtube video on Toyota’s UK blog.
The Government’s Scrappage Incentive Scheme is to be extended by one month, it was announced last night.
January new car registrations rose by 29.8% to 145,479 units despite the return to the 17.5% rate for VAT and a cold snap which ground the country to a halt.
Glass's reports that many dealers have already begun to buy in prestige-brand cabriolets, in readiness to satisfy retail demand once warmer weather arrives in spring.
Mercedes-Benz Direct will be rebranded as Mercedes-Benz Retail Used Cars from March, as part of the car manufacturer’s marketing strategy.
Peugeot, Citroen and Honda have joined Toyota in issuing massive vehicle recalls this month.
Online car buying website motors.co.uk has increased market share to become the UK’s second biggest new and used car site.
Westover Group’s specialist bodycare centre has reported a 22% increase in the number of damaged vehicles brought in for repair compared to the same period last year.
Renault Nissan, including for the first time the sales of the AvtoVaz Lada brand, captured 9.8% of a global market that contracted 4.5% in 2009.
Dealers should refocus on new car sales during the first quarter of 2010.
Demand for new staff is at the highest rate for two years as the economy begins to recover, a survey of recruitment agencies has revealed.
