Fix Auto UK has cemented its presence in the South West of England with the announcement that it has appointed Tavistock Accident Repair and Service Centre to its network.
The first half of car dealer Cambria Automobiles' current financial year has seen sales increase by 7.3% and underlying profit before tax rise 27%.
Car supermarket group Available Car is aiming for further growth after turnover reached £120m in 2012.
A dealer group specialising in Vauxhall has begun to diversify through acquisitions.
Pendragon, the UK's largest franchised dealer group, expects to complete a refinancing of its debt next week.
Dealers achieved 30,000 more private new car registrations year-on-year in Q1
Nigel Fletcher is joining Manheim as group development director.
UK franchised dealers may face further competition from a campaign by the RMI's Independent Garage Association to raise awareness of its members.
Hyundai Motor Company has strengthened its commitment to a cleaner, low-carbon future by joining the London Hydrogen Partnership (LHP).
Ford has announced a £24 million investment, half of which is Welsh Government funds, in its Bridgend engine assembly plant.
Jardine Motors Group has sold its Scotthall Hampshire BMW and Mini dealership, leaving it with just one representing the prestige German carmaker.
Mercedes-Benz has revamped its Service Care plan and promoting its franchised network as offering an annual service from £1 per day.
Updated model is expected to account for 75% of A3 sales, despite £620 premium
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the first pictures of a concept compact SUV which will form the basis of a new UK launch for 2014.
Japanese prestige brand Infiniti reports that UK consumer awareness of its brand is on the increase as its franchised network continues to grow.
