Motor Codes, the Trading Standards-approved garage network, opens its Garage of the Year competition today.
Macrae & Dick Mazda has been awarded top dealer status in the national Mazda Dealer League for 2013/14, repeating its success of the previous year.
Franchised dealers are missing out on the sales opportunities presented by open minded consumers beginning their search for a new car.
Dealer group Arnold Clark has this afternoon been given the accolade of 'ultimate digital dealer' for its execution of digital marketing initiatives.
Demand for new cars continues to grow in Europe, with year-on-year sales increasing for an eighth consecutive month.
Lancaster Toyota Colchester, part of Jardine Motor Group, has moved to a brand new eco-friendly site after outgrowing their previous location.
Newcarpromotions.co.uk says it is seeing the impact of a change in consumer behaviour in user statistics to its website, relaunched in March.
The European Commission has announced that it intends to initiate a "legally binding solution", which could take the form of a new sector-specific regulation, to improve relations between franchised dealers and manufacturers, unless an acceptable industry code of good conduct can be agreed between the two parties.
Manheim has signed up to NextGear Capital UK as the first UK auction partners for its new 'stocking plan' for used vehicle dealers.
Spire Automotive Group has renewed its contract with Accident Exchange for an additional two years for the handling of courtesy cars.
Vertu Motors has presented awards to its staff to highlight the dedication and quality of their work.
Audi holds four spots in the top 10 fastest selling cars in Britain in a list currently topped by Peugeot's crossover SUV, the 2008.
Google's self-driving car technology is unlikely to be available for several years. But the internet company is already beginning the job of making the public comfortable with its vehicles.
Barry Holt of Blue Bell Crewe, has retired from his role as dealer principal after 28 years with the Blue Bell Group.
The importance of the test drive in consumers' car buying decisions has been highlighted in new research which shows dealers can influence buying choice behind the wheel.
