The supply of ex-fleet used vehicles has picked up significantly in the first two months of the year and the strong market looks set to continue through the first half of 2015, according to Andy Brown, managing director of online auction, Cars Direct.
Car manufacturers have united in a new initiative aimed at driving growth, investment and revenues by securing a future skilled workforce.
Car dealers are being urged not to sacrifice tends of thousands pounds in rating refunds and savings.
BEN, the automotive industry charity, has reported a 17% increase in the number of people contacting the organisation for help in the last year, with a 34% increase in dedicated helpline calls.
Franchised dealers need to build the infrastructure to meet the needs of the consumers' entire car ownership cycle.
The average UK motor dealer made a loss of £59 for the month of January, a deterioration of over £9,000 on the profit made for the same month in 2014.
MG is looking for 30 new dealers to fill key open points created by the brand’s growing popularity.
Dealers are being given a key role by car manufacturers in the campaign against the 'demonisation' of diesel
Increasing demand has made it more difficult and expensive for dealers to benefit from Facebook advertising with costs per click and per 1,000 impressions soaring in quarter four of last year.
Cox Motor Group has opened a new franchised site in Blackpool.
Family owned car dealer JCB Group has taken on four more apprentices, marking its support for this, National Apprenticeship Week.
Marshall Motor Group is understood to be planning to join the stock market.
The leader of the motor industry professional body, the Institute of the Motor Industry, is calling on employers to consider increasing the starting salary for apprentices by more than 70% to compete with academic career paths.
The hugely popular Volkswagen Golf may lack charisma, but sales keep growing.
Having an eco-friendly car is the most important consideration for three quarters of consumers when purchasing a car, with price being the most important consideration (97%).
