Training can be ‘money down the drain’ unless properly organised
General Motors has stepped up negotiation with rival suitors to offload a stake in Opel/Vauxhall, as talks with preferred bidder Magna International hit obstacles.
Greenhous Group has acquired its first Volkswagen van franchise with the purchase of a site at Shrewsbury from the Walkmill Group.
AW Repair Group’s Lincolnshire site has been accredited as a Volkswagen Group approved paint and body centre, which includes Seat, Skoda and Audi.
Continued improvements in profitability are a focus for GMUK across its core Vauxhall, Chevrolet and Saab networks.
New website carsite.co.uk is going up against car dealers as it predicts saving consumers at least 20 per cent on the cost of a car.
Suzuki GB has performed better than expected in the recession, losing far fewer dealerships than predicted.
BCA is boosting its selling capacity by building a 20-acre auction facility close to the M6 at Perry Barr, Birmingham
Scottish Motor Auctions boss Bob Anderson has said car auctions will continue to be successful despite growth in online car sales.
Autoquake.com has appointed Dermot Halpin to its board of directors.
Inchcape has appointed Alison Cooper and Nigel Northridge as non-executive directors on its board.
Software company Vehnet has appointed David Ingham to join the company
Ex-Chevrolet UK managing director Andy Carroll has been appointed as the new managing director of Glass’s Information Services.
The UK economy contracted by 2.4% in the first quarter of 2009, its biggest decline in more than 50 years, according to the Office for National Statistics.
What the manufacturers are ordering in light of the demand brought about by the scrappage scheme.
Dealers believe the scrappage scheme has had a positive effect on showroom footfall
Paul Wooding, 29, has become the youngest dealer principal in BMW’s dealer network.
Marshall Motor Group has completed the acquisition of Lookers’ Ipswich Jaguar dealership for an undisclosed sum.
The impact of the vehicle scrappage scheme on car dealers is being assessed through an online survey being performed by AM and RMIF.
Mike Fazal has joined ASE, as chief operations officer.
Jaama, the fleet management software company, has taken on Nicky Minnock
Network Automotive has appointed Gary Stanyon to the new role of business development manager
Aston Martin has developed what it calls a “luxury commuter concept” in a massive side step from its normal stable of luxury sportscars.
The Government’s £25 million scheme for ultra low carbon vehicle demonstrators will pave the way for a network of over 500 electric vehicle recharging stations.
Citroen has revealed the first details of its new C3 which will arrive in UK showrooms early next year.
AM is now on Twitter to allow readers to catch up on what’s happening before anyone else.
Peugeot plans to cut its 266-strong network, with around 26 dealers being given notice of termination.
An OFT-approved code of practice will protect warranty buyers
Front-wheel drive models grow their market share to record levels as large 4x4s suffer
BCA’s Pulse report for May showed that average used car values had risen for seven consecutive months.
