The collapse of crude oil prices are delivering a “sting in the tail” to automotive workshops accustomed to making money from its sale.
Seat has unveiled its first ever SUV – the Ateca – ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms in September.
Jardine Motors Group is expected to submit plans to build a new Audi dealership in Oldham after reportedly completing negotiations over a former hospital site.
SERE Ltd of Belfast has been named SsangYong Dealer of the Year – less than 18 months after taking the franchise on.
Aftersales care is set to be the area most significantly affected by the incoming Consumer Rights Act, according to research by Moneyway.
Vauxhalls were flying off forecourts during the first month of 2016, with the Astra Estate and Insignia taking first and second fastest selling car titles for January 2016 – selling in 25 and 26 days respectively.
Swansway Garages has emulated its awards double-double as a Volkswagen retailer with success in the brand’s Commercial Vehicle Awards.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has appointed Jason Moseley as executive director with the responsibility for the National Association of Bodyshops and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association.
The RAC is preparing to offer the motor trade market history checks for a £1 in an attempt claim a share of a market it believes is worth up to £25 million a year.
Kia was celebrating sales success after 1,500 orders were placed for the new Sportage during its first weekend on sale.
Mini Financial Services is serving up a new insurance solution MINI Hatch drivers which charges on a pay-per-mile basis after the first 6,000 miles.
Luxury and supercar dealer H.R. Owen will offer customers a complete supercar repair service following the purchase of leading body shop Bodytechnics.
Swansway Group have done the double-double after its Crewe Volkswagen dealership was named Volkswagen’s retailer of the year and the group was named the manufacturer’s Best Retail Group – for the second year in a row.
Urgent action is required to address a “critical” skills shortage within Britain’s automotive industry – with up to 5,000 jobs left vacant.
Nissan newcomer Bianca Ashwin is prioritising customer care after being appointed assistant service manager at Wessex Garages’ new Bristol dealership.
