Volvo Cars achieved record global sales success in 2018, with over 600,000 vehicles sold for the first time in its history.
Alison Ashley, RSM UK’s head of automotive, offers dealers advice on how to cope with the pressures of WLTP and Brexit
Cambria Automobiles has reported that increased profit per unit generated by its luxury franchise portfolio helped to mitigate the effects of a 24.9% slump in new car sales during the three months to the end of November.
Three quarters (74%) of business leaders expect the general economic condition of the country will decline over the next 12 months, according to Ipsos Mori research.
Euro Car Parts founder Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia has resigned his position amid changes at the top of the aftermarket supplier - 40 years after starting the business with an investment of £5,000.
Pentagon Motor Group has completed the acquisition of TrustFord dealerships in Warrington, St Helens and Runcorn to join the Ford franchise for the first time.
Hendy Group has followed up expansion in its South coast home territory with the acquisition of Hampshire-based Seward Group.
Hyundai Motor UK has promoted sales director Ashley Andrew to the post of managing director following Tony Whitehorn’s announcement that he would step down from his post at the end of 2018.
Auto Trader and Cox Automotive UK have completed the joint venture process to bring together their used car stocking platforms under a re-launched Dealer Auction business.
Over a million vehicles have failed MOT tests since the introduction of new test criteria by the DVSA in May, 2018.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Servicing Stop to clarify adverts which “misleadingly imply savings” of up to 70% over car maintenance at franchised car retail points.
Used car values fell by 1.7% in December as demand weakened and dealers targeted stronger returns at the start of 2019, according to Cap HPI.
The Volkswagen Group has said that it “promptly moved” to alert authorities in Germany after discovering abnormalities in new emissions software applied to one of its diesel engines.
Independent premium used car dealer Oakwood Specialist Cars has completed a £100,000 upgrade of its showroom facilities less than a year after moving into the site.
Batchelors Motor Group has expanded its business to business and corporate sales operations with the appointment of new corporate account manager Andy Wooley.
