Europe experienced its fifth consecutive month of new car sales decline during January, but still managed to register the month’s highest volumes for a decade.
Inchcape’s growing profitability from global vehicle distribution were offset by a challenging retail sector during 2018 – with revenues up 3.6% but underlying profit before tax down by 6.5%.
The new Honda CR-V, Seat Tarraco and Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUVs have all been awarded the top five star safety rating from Euro NCAP.
Arnold Clark Vehicle Management (ACVM) has won the 2019 FleetEye CSI Award for customer service - its first ExpertEye accolade.
City West Commercials has revealed exciting growth plans for its Exeter depot, including a new MOT bay and additional recruits.
Vauxhall may emerge as “the survivor” of a post-Brexit car manufacturing sector in the UK, according to PSA Group chief executive Carlos Tavares.
Jaguar has promised that XE saloon buyers will benefit from better value for money and ‘more assertive styling’ when a revised version arrives in UK showrooms.
Steven Eagell Group has been crowned Best Lexus Group as its won a hat-trick of awards at the annual Lexus ‘Centre of Excellence Awards’ – just two years after it started representing the brand.
Used car values declined during February for the first time since 2008 as car retailers begun to show signs of "reluctance" to squeeze their profit margins any further, according to Cap HPI.
PSA Group’s first full year results since its acquisition of Opel Vauxhall show a €1.7 billion (£1.46bn) increase in recurring operating profit.
Motor finance veteran Peter Cottle has resigned from the role of business development director at Startline Motor Finance.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars has created a board position responsible for its new digital car and services function. It has appointed Christian Senger to the role.
Car manufacturers’ YouTube video content gained greater traction than their own websites for the first time in 2018, according to a new study by digital marketing specialist Sophus3.
Carwow has created an online tool to predict car costs after no deal Brexit, which motorists fear will make vehicles more expensive.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has appointed Catherine Perrin as regional network development manager, to work with new dealer partners and develop its UK network.
Vehicle manufacturers need to engage in greater levels of ‘calibration collaboration’ to deal with the rectification of new advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), if they are to assure a swift turnaround of accident repair work and avoid ‘bodyshop backlogs.’
Hendy Group has announced the completion of its multi-million pound dealership development in Hampshire, opening new Honda, Kia and Mazda showrooms.
JudgeService has encouraged dealers to invest in their online platforms, as new research reveals 50.54% of sales for car dealerships come through online referrals.
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has revealed that demand for used electric cars and vans (EVs) at auction has increased significantly.
Ford retail group TrustFord has once again been listed as part of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For ranking of the UK's top employers.
Clelands of the Borders has claimed Volvo Car UK’s dealer of the year award at an event which recognised the Swedish brand’s top performing retailers from across the region.
Peugeot has revealed the new 208 and electric e-208 supermini models, which will be available to order in dealerships in late summer.
Two-thirds of UK car dealers believe that the Government’s proposal to ban on petrol and diesel powered non-alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by 2032 is too early.
Oodle Car Finance has celebrated that processing of over £3bn of car finance applications across its 168 car retailer partners during 2018.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class appeared to flood the UK used car sector in January as Auto Trader revealed that the premium SUV had been its fastest selling used car during the first month of 2019.
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Steve Young, managing director, ICDP, suggests that it may be time for the automotive world to consider different pricing models.
Pentagon has been recognised for its exemplary customer service, at the Motability Scheme 2019 Dealer Awards.
Almost half of British motorists believe that their car’s warranty will be invalid if they have it serviced outside the dealer network, according to a study by Halfords Autocentres.
Marketing Delivery data has revealed that UK motor retailers are capturing marketing consents for fewer customers following GDPR.
