The arrival of plug-in technology and the Outlander PHEV in Mitsubishi showrooms has led to a dealer recruitment surge and the need for a new kind of salesperson.
Values for ex-fleet cars sold by Manheim reached their highest levels for at least 12 months in September.
A new Suzuki dealership has opened in Staffordshire, operated by BRD Retail.
Orders for the new Ford Focus RS are at 1,500 in the UK without a single test drive being taken.
Wessex Garages has opened its new Renault and Dacia dealership in Newport.
More than 40 vehicles have been deliberately damaged at an Arnold Clark dealership.
Car manufacturers are warning that some diesel models could become “unaffordable” if they are not given enough time to meet new requirements on emissions testing.
Suzuki, Ray Sommerville and Emac were winners at the fourth annual National Franchised Dealers Ball on Saturday.
Volkswagen Group will have completed fixes to cars fitted with illegal ‘defeat devices’ by the end of next year.
Franchised dealers made an average loss of £16,000 in August, typical of the month before the plate change in September.
Vertu Motors’ new £2 million offices in Gateshead have been opened by Northern Powerhouse minister James Wharton MP.
Automotive video expert, CitNOW, has bodyshop and repair industry pioneer, Mike Monaghan to its management team.
Volkswagen Group has eight strategies it can use to regain consumer trust, push sales volumes and develop sustainable growth.
New car registrations in the UK reached their highest-ever September total last month.
Preston-based super car dealer Amari is using a new stock demonstration technology today, providing consumers a virtual first person tour of its showroom.
