Dealers and manufacturers will soon be given the tool to update, track and measure the effectiveness of finance offers on new cars in a much simpler and cheaper way than has traditionally been available.
Simon Thomas has been appointed global heading of marketing for Volkswagen Group AG from September 1.
Kent-based Haywards Motor Group is offering car buyers a date with boy band JLS.
Audi is to be the debut advertiser of the UK’s largest in-door advertising screen at London’s Waterloo Station.
AM's in depth interview with Kia Motors (UK) president and chief executive Paul Philpott on what's next for the Korean brand on its journey to become a top five player.
Fiat has appointed of Karl Howkins (41) to the newly created role of commercial director.
Data and intelligence provider Glass’s has launched its new dedicated business website, glassbusiness.co.uk. The site replaces glassguide.co.uk.
Three-quarters of respondents to a survey regarding in-car infotainment systems said they wanted a digital radio included and a quarter would like to play DVDs on screens in the headrests. And 10% would like a games console for backseat passengers.
Franchised dealerships are set to be centres for building brand awareness only, centred around digital displays and car configurators driven by consumer demand and expectations. Even finance will be dealt with online, according to a Frost & Sullivan analyst speaking at a London conference.
European automotive dealers are in general happy with new contracts with OEMs. Only two per cent of the dealers show any dissatisfaction, according to research.
The Citroen C4 Picasso and the Honda CR-V have both achieved the maximum five star overall rating following crash testing by Euro NCAP.
Kia's first sporty hatchback, the pro_cee'd GT, goes on sale next week, heralding what UK boss Paul Philpott believes is the "next chapter" in the company's history.
Consumers are expecting a growing multitude of devices to work in their cars.
The UK automotive industry has called on the Government to provide it long-term strategic - and financial - support ahead of the next spending round.
Clean small engine cars are still continuing to command strong prices in excess of 104 per cent of CAP values, particularly the Hyundai i10 and Peugeot 107, in the market for de-fleeted vehicles.
