Articles by Jeremy Bennett - Page 166

Renault has reported better-than-expected 2012 operating profit and eliminated debt in its automotive division after balking at steep discounts to limit money losing sales.

Hodgson Suzuki has won Suzuki's Large Dealer Group of The Year Award in recognition of its achievements over the past 12 months.

Fear is the key factor which will prevent electric cars from becoming dominant in the automotive industry in the future, according to a former boss of Volvo.

New car sales are predicted to grow 2.7% in 2013 with new car registrations reaching 2.1 million.

A new service, reputed to be the first in the world, has been launched in the UK, allowing aftersales departments to identify the correct special service tool for any UK-registered passenger car or LCV.

Motoring.co.uk has entered a partnership with autoexpress.co.uk and carbuyer.co.uk to power both websites for brochure and test drive requests, with Evo.co.uk set to follow in late March.

In 2006, Vertu Motors was started by Robert Forrester with the aim to acquire and consolidate motor retail companies. Today, those aims remain unchanged and its managing director sees no reason to stop growing the company and the brands it represents, with the Germans firmly in the expansion plan.

In 1998 Volkswagen produced the New Beetle with a split personality.

The apparent widespread lack of attention given to effective recruitment by dealers has led to a push on a new online assessment tool designed to help businesses find - and ultimately retain - the best people as well as reduce costs in ineffective management.

A focus on dealer websites and the network’s embracement of digital practices helped Kia Motors (UK) Limited achieve its 2012 record new car sales success.

A record year of sales has seen privately owned and run Luscombe Suzuki Leeds become the most successful dealer for the brand in the UK.

Renault Retail Group (RRG) has appointed Len Curran as its new managing director.

HPI has appointed a new management team.

Galashiels-based dealer John Cleland’s project to improve road safety looks set to be rolled our across Scotland.

Car buyers generated around one million online motor finance quotes on each of the key days of the Christmas and New Year holidays.