Unlocking 'the promise of information technology' is a key factor in improving dealer group profitability over the next five years as macro-economic factors and market competition look set to constrain growth in return on sales.
Family-owned and run Swansway Motor Group is extending its franchise network to include Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD.
Duncan McPhee is stepping down from his role as the chief operating officer of AM100 dealership giant Lookers.
Dicksons of Inverness has completed a management buy-out and is targeting turnover to double to £100 million within five years.
Bosses at Jaguar Land Rover have upset AM100 dealer group JCT600 by removing its Doncaster Jaguar Land Rover dealership from the OEM's network plan.
Eight out of ten insurance firms have agreed to pause sales of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance at the request of the financial watchdog.
There is now less than two weeks remaining until the January 31st deadline for entries to the 2024 AM Awards, the most prestigious accolades for UK car dealers, OEMs and suppliers.
A combined Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Abarth car dealership near Solihull is set to close next week because it cannot accommodate the new requirements of car manufacturer group Stellantis.
Sandicliffe Motor Group is the latest AM100 car dealer to join the franchised network of GWM Ora UK, the IM Group-owned distributor of China's Ora electric cars.
China’s largest car manufacturer Chery Group plans to create a franchised car dealer network of more than 50 showrooms ahead of its UK launch in February 2024.
Hendy Group has rehomed its Moke electric vehicle franchise from Poole into new surroundings in Southampton, just off the M3 in Eastleigh.
UK automotive is among all businesses that need to be net zero by 2050. Carbon emissions will need to be drastically cut from all dealership operations to limit global warming.
Dealerships have been warned against unduly increasing their workshop labour rate as electric cars and vans become commonplace or risk losing major customers.
Carwow has seen car buyers across the UK widen their search for their perfect new car during the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown, with a doubling of sales between 51 and 100 miles from a customer's home address.
Several franchised dealer groups had announced on Monday the temporary closures of their car showrooms just hours before Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a lockdown of all non-essential workers and businesses tonight.
Groupe Renault promote Stephen Whitcombe.
The future of automotive retailing has been in question as car buyers have uncertainty around diesel, electrification and autonomous cars.
Marshall Motor Holdings is closing five franchised dealerships and a used car centre after a review of the business.
Hexagon has opened a new Lotus showroom at its flagship headquarters in East Finchley.
Honda is set to roll out a new retail display solution across its 163 car dealerships across the UK.
