The July issue of AM magazine is out, including the results of the latest AM100 survey of the UK's biggest franchised dealer groups.
First-quarter registrations of the MX-5 were down 1.1% year-on-year, at 1,556, of which 1,118 were retail orders.
The 2017 new car market has slipped into overall decline after a poor result for May.
Neil Hodson, the former Manheim, HPI and Experian executive, has led a management buyout of motor auction group Aston Barclay.
UK dealers' Q1 profits were up 20% year-on-year, but new car volumes are off to a slow start in the first half of Q2, they warn AM.
Scotland is set to get its fourth Porsche dealership, to be run by Peter Vardy.
To dispel doubt about the stability of the motor finance market, finance houses and trade bodies need to be more transparent.
Franchised dealer groups responsible for almost £25 billion of sales will be heading to the AM100 Dinner in London on June 22.
The current car ownership model is ‘irrational’ and driverless cars will become a reality, but there are plenty of opportunities for the dealers.
Despite planning to make some big changes to the business, new Sandicliffe MD Richard Hobbs managed a smooth transition from outgoing boss Reg Tutt.
Peugeot has rolled out a new parts distribution programme which it expects to improve its dealers’ aftersales efficiency.
Fleet again props up the market as just five brands account for 80% of 48,236-unit rise in first-quarter registrations
The May edition of AM - Automotive management magazine - is out now.