David George has been appointed as director of Mini UK following predecessor Chris Brownridge’s move to BMW UK.
UK car manufacturing showed an increasing reliance on overseas exports as the SMMT announced that production levels had fallen for the first time for eight years during 2017.
Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW face a new diesel emissions-related backlash following claims that monkeys were exposed to diesel fumes as part of scientific test carried out on the German premium brands' behalf.
Former Renault UK managing director Ken Ramirez has been appointed as Nissan Europe’s new senior vice-president for sales and marketing.
Mazda Motors UK has celebrated a 38% average increase in profitability across its UK car dealer network during 2017 - despite falling registrations.
The motor industry lost £2.6 billion in revenue last year as a result of declining car sales, according to analysis by AA Cars.
PSA Group has said that it intends to “rebuild the industrial performance” of Vauxhall’s UK factories in conjunction with the Unite union following a meeting between the two organisations.
Jaguar Land Rover is preparing to scale back production of its Discovery Sport and Evoque models at Halewood manufacturing plant – blaming faltering consumer confidence in the UK.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has extended its scrappage scheme with the offer of discounts of up to £5,000 available from new cars bought within its dealer network.
Sytner Group has officially-opened the doors of its new luxury dual franchise Roll-Royce and McLaren Automotive showroom in Wilmslow.
Lookers Mercedes-Benz Kent has been awarded the German premium car manufacturer's Retailer of the Year 2017 award.
Lookers has opened the doors of two Glasgow-based dealerships, following £12m investment.
Desira Group has doubled its representation with the Suzuki franchise following the opening of a new dealership in Norwich.
Infiniti is set to become a luxury electric brand with a range of new vehicles featuring electrified powertrains from 2021.
Bowker Motor Group has secured planning permission for its new 43,000 square-foot Porsche dealership in Preston.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in the UK and Ireland has appointed Arnaud Leclerc as its new managing director after predecessor Ashley Andrew left the business following less than 17 months in-post.
Hendy Group has doubled its number of Suzuki dealerships with the official opening of a second showroom with the Japanese brand in Crawley.
SsangYong UK has announced the appointment of Vanessa Cox as its new PR and key relations manager as it looks to strengthen its fleet business.
WR Davies has opened the doors of its new £3 million Nissan Stafford car dealership at a “landmark” event attended by the Nissan Motor (GB) managing director.
Renault UK has promoted Adam Wood to the role of marketing director, replacing James Boyer.
