Vertu Motors has acquired the business and certain assets of the Vauxhall dealership in Harrogate, Yorkshire of Nidd Vale Motors Limited, which is in administration for £0.8 million. No goodwill has been paid.
Essex Auto Group has launched a new website as part of its digital strategy. Combining a fresh look with new functionality, the site offers customers an improved online experience when researching and buying a car, says the group.
Manufacturers’ and sector suppliers’ growth aspirations look set to be hampered by the intensifying trend in the contraction in the number of dealer outlets combined with likelihood of reduced new car sales until at least 2015.
Renault UK managing director Thierry Sybord has said he will pull its budget brand Dacia out of the UK rather than discount its already low model prices.
AM has been presented with a BEN award for its support of the motor trade charity.
Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata Motors is reportedly in talks with Aston Martin about a potential buyout of the supercar brand.
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A new tool designed to help identify body repair upsell opportunties for service vehicles is to be launched to franchised dealers at the AM Hit for Six Conference on Tuesday (November 13).
Renault has admitted electric vehicles sales are disappointing.
The British car industry could continue to enjoy its renaissance for at least another five years, it has been claimed.
Halfords Autocentres has been censured by the Advertising Standards Authority for claims it made regarding franchised dealer service pricing.
Auto Trader has launched a monthly interactive tablet publication called Ignition for consumers looking to buy new and used cars.
New car consumer enquiry website Motoring.co.uk has launched a new email marketing service.
In-car telematics are being championed as a new way to enhance the long-term service, maintenance and repair relationship between drivers and dealers.
