Dealer management system provider CDK Global is reaching the end of a two-week partner roadshow which it hopes will ultimately lead to efficiencies for dealer staff.
Mike Jones, chairman of ASE, is the latest industry expert lined up to help dealer and manufacturer directors better understand the opportunities ahead at the Automotive Retail Congress.
Customers are more satisfied with their franchised dealers, according to an NFDA survey, which hints at the opportunity for manufacturer-trained workshops to secure more custom, as the technology and powertrains of cars becomes increasingly complex, according to Mark Squires, president of the National Franchised Dealers Association.
A car subscription service which will allow consumers to pay monthly to drive vehicles from six different classes is being launched by the parent company of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Car Rental.
Volvo’s UK dealers have today begun online sales of new cars, giving customers free choice of how they fund their purchase and the ability to sign electronically at Volvo Online.
Ian Plummer, Auto Trader's manufacturer and agency director explains why it wants to become a one-stop shop for consumers
AM is going green, one small step at a time, with a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV it will review over six months.
Nissan has launched its first shopping centre store, branded the Nissan City Hub, and is set to follow the format with more in major cities.
Rapid change is on the not-so-distant horizon for the automotive industry.
Bumper sales year adds £0.6bn to combined turnover of UK’s 50 biggest independent dealers, as profits, stock holdings and property expansion rise to match demand
Imperial Cars MD Mike Bell explains why he has dropped the ‘supermarket’ and why he wants Imperial to be as much like a franchised group as possible
Seat have a compelling, value-based message to share with their local SME market
A charitable partnership that helps armed forces veterans get jobs in the car industry has been launched with the help of Prince William and Prince Harry.
Motor industry groups have given a mixed response to yesterday’s report from the Financial Conduct Authority, which highlighted certain dealer reward structures in motor finance and a need for clarity about commission payments.
February’s new car sales finished 1.4% up year-on-year at 81,969 registrations, as private and business purchases increased, SMMT data shows.
