Lead management system provider enquiryMAX has found favour with Volkswagen retailers across the UK, with 20 businesses turning to the provider to support their sales activity.
Franchised dealers are still struggling to overcome the perception of being a more expensive aftersales option than their independent counterparts, according to Autumn 2017 NFDA Consumer Attitude Survey.
The Kia Sportage secured back-to-back success as Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car by securing the top spot once again in September.
Groupe Renault has set out a six-year plan to grow its global volumes by 40% to over five million vehicles as it targets a 7% margin from revenues of over £62 billion.
Used car prices increased by 5% as diesel vehicle prices rose 2% in September, according to the latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed a new head of fleet in the form of Audi's former Mitsubishi and Nissan marketing and fleet specialist David Hanna.
Franchised car dealers saw a 32% rise in online enquiries for used cars in Q3 as web-based new car enquiries fell by 8% over the same period, according to DMS provider Dealerweb.
Point of sale new car finance rose by 2% in value but fell by 8% by volume in August, according to the latest figures published by the Finance and Leasing Association.
North Yorkshire-based Ray Chapman Motors has invested in two defibrillator machines for its Malton and York showrooms to safeguard its technicians and members of the public.
Independent car auction brand G3 Remarketing has announced the launch of a new 30-point check vehicle assured programme.
Jardine Motors Group has taken in its first influx of former RAF service personel as part of an ongoing bid to improve the diversification of its workforce.
Motorpoint Group PLC has said that it expects to report revenue growth of over 18% during the first half of 2017, compared to the same period last year.
Northern Ireland's Donnelly Group has acquired SMW Suzuki in Belfast from the Agnew Group.
Two teams from Aston Barclay will get their teeth into an epic Alpine road trip in a brace of 13-year-old Nissan X-trails taking inspiration from roar-away movie success Jurassic Park.
Jardine Motors Group has opened the doors of its new Oldham Audi showroom following an £8m investment in the 17-car facility.
