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RRG is considering expansion outside its north west heartland as it looks to double in size over the next three years.

Nissan is recalling around 7,000 Qashqais in the UK after it discovered a fault that could result in drivers losing control of the steering.

Volkswagen has added two more engine derivatives to the Beetle line-up, completing the range, lowering the entry-level price by £1,400, and reducing the entry-level carbon dioxide emissions.

Automotive financial services company GMAC UK has received the Quality Assured Awards accreditation for its dealer training from IMI Awards.

The average value of used cars sold at auction reduced by 2%, from £4,690 to £4,604, equivalent to a 2% decrease, between July and August.

Consumers are now expecting a greater discount on the cars they are buying.

Kia will reveal the third element of its second-generation cee'd family, the all-new Pro_cee'd three-door hatchback, at the Paris Motor Show on September 27.

An iPad is up for grabs in AM's latest initiative to acknowledge the best suppliers in our industry - and help ensure dealers receive the best, consistent service.

Cambria Automobiles' directors have asked shareholders for their approval of a share 'buy back'. The AM100 group, led by Mark Lavery, has called a general meeting on September 27 to consider the proposal.

Lancashire based Cox Motor Group is fulfilling expansions plans with a £3 million property investment along with a re-alignment of its manufacturer partners.

Franchised dealers are missing out on as much as £1.5bn worth of revenue annually by failing to sell service and parts for items identified by vehicle health checks.

Franchised dealers increased their share of the aftersales market in 2011, halting a continuous decline in market share since 2009.

Brayleys Cars says its first dual-franchise venture is performing better than planned.

A US car dealer has given his employees a retirement gift of $1,000 for each year they have worked for him.

Vertu Motors has acquired the trade and assets of three motor retail locations from Co-op Motors for an estimated £5.5m, of which £3.9m is to be deferred over three years with the balance being settled in cash from the group's existing resources.