Wessex Garages managing director Keith Brock is moving banks to increase his dealer group’s working capital after its previous bank was unhelpful with funding for its expansion plans.
The CX-5 has arrived at a time when Mazda’s market share, volumes and dealer satisfaction have been in decline over the last few years.
Dealers can’t do much without product and growing a brand in the UK is challenging even with a clockwork replacement cycle.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is inviting dealers to take part in a free trial of a new management and leadership profiling tool called AMA Trait.
Grants Seat in Essex has reinstated its five year warranty deal in time for the September plate-change.
The Co-Operative Motor Group has confirmed it is looking to reduce its network of 11 down to six locations.
Ex-Wayside director John Caney has started up a new business called Endeavour Automotive which has acquired Hyundai’s owned London site on Edgware Road in Hendon for an undisclosed sum.
MG has added Charles Warner in Lincoln as its latest addition to its dealer network. It’s the fifth new MG dealership to open this year.
The used car market will continue to gain in importance to franchised dealers operations over the next three to four years as it continues to take precedence over new.
Large Scottish dealer group Arnold Clark has expanded its operations in England with new Vauxhall dealerships in Kendal and Morecombe.
Despite taking giant strides forward, Skoda is still suffering from its past.
New pictures of the production ready next-generation Mazda6.
Kia has revealed a first look at its new Carens which will debut at the Paris Motor Show on September 27.
Toyota is back in sports territory again with its GT86 after six years of solid focus on family vehicles.
Great Wall undercuts the competition with a low-cost, double-cab pick-up truck.
