Vertu Motors has become the latest AM100 car dealer to publicise “an increasing disconnect” between new car registrations reported by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the levels of real sales dealers are making to new car buyers.
East Bilney Coachworks in Norfolk has acquired the Bennetts Bodyshop business from car dealer Marriott Motor Group.
Just Car Clinics has added another two bodyshops to its accident repair network, entering Scotland for the first time.
Nissan is to create a three-tier structure to its corporate dealer network as it looks to enhance service levels for van fleet customers.
Peugeot Citroën has put its vehicle damage assessors through a training programme with Audatex to help ensure assessments are right first time.
The battle for SUV and crossover buyers looks set to move into a new phase as carmakers previewed their new model lines at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
Demand for final models of the Land Rover Defender, due to end production in December, means that supplies could run short after the summer.
Woodford Lexus in Essex has loaned former Eastenders actress Daniella Westbrook a car for a year after upsetting her on Twitter.
Automotive training company RTS Group has appointed Kathryn Searle to its board as director of learning and development.
A five year service plan for just £475 is one of the aftersales retention tools being deployed by Jaguar's car dealer network on launch of the new Jaguar XE executive saloon.
After launching its Lagonda model exclusively for the Middle East, luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin now says the car will be offered to global markets.
Car valeting specialist Motorclean has branches out into Scotland, adding 11 sites in the first quarter of 2015.
Nigel Clibbens has joined The Car Finance Company as its chief financial officer.
Car dealer group Vospers is to add the Seat franchise to its portfolio for the first time.
Plans have been submitted to redevelop the current home of Perrys' Vauxhall and Kia car dealerships in Preston into a supermarket and gym.
