Islington Motor Group has marked its 40th anniversary by joining the MG Motor UK franchised dealer network.
Motorpoint is targeting a £40,000 2019 fund-raising target following a series of events which delivered a near-£30,000 windfall for its partner charities in 2018.
Peugeot UK managing director David Peel told delegates at the brand’s national dealer conference to “be prepared” for electric vehicles as its makes the transition to an EV model line-up.
Cotswold Mini Cheltenham claimed Mini UK’s Dealer of the Year title during an event celebrating the successes of the brand’s 139 franchised retailers.
Flear and Thomson’s Kia Motors franchise in Dunfermline has retained the Kia Dealer of the Year title during the Korean manufacturer’s annual dealer conference.
Hippo Motor Group is in the process of developing a £4m vehicle preparation centre before starting a £1m expansion of its prestige used car showroom in order to facilitate the business’ growth.
Alphera has launched a new car finance incentive scheme which has been designed with the specific purpose of promoting FCA compliance among car retailers.
Group Renault UK dealers from across the Renault and Dacia franchised networks have been recognised at the manufacturers’ annual ‘Dealer of the Year’ awards.
Toyota GB will roll-out a technology-backed hybrid-focused marketing campaign across its franchised car dealer network in a bid to answer customers most frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Legislative, political and economically driven outside influences could determine the fate of the new car market in 2019, said delegates at the AML roundtable
The Vauxhall Mokka finished top of Auto Trader’s fastest selling cars of 2018 rankings – with SUVs filling eight of the top 10 places.
Online showrooms, city stores and the rise in PCH funding and mobility as a service make new motor retail entrants to the UK unlikely to pursue a physical network
The dealer landscape looks very different today than it did 10 years ago. Rapid advancements in technology, the demand for a short lead-time from buying decisions to delivery, and changes to legislation and regulation leave dealerships scrambling to stay ahead of the curve.
Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) data for November has shown a 1% decline in point of sale (POS) consumer car finance by volume, compared with the same month in 2017.
Jobs within franchised car dealerships emerged as the UK automotive sector’s most lucrative in an average salary survey conducted by InAutomotive.
