Autotech’s paperless system reduces costs and helps to keep down staff numbers.
The trend of disinterest in large vehicles and the steady sale of small value for money cars continue.
Dealers are still maintaining used car sales activity, according to Manheim Retail Services managing director John Simpson.
The lines between accident management and credit hire are becoming increasingly blurred as insurers build relationships with credit hire companies.
There are ever-increasing corporate identity standards implemented in car dealerships. Every time I visit a dealer, particularly on a small site, fears about major investment for renovation or relocation due to new standards are voiced.
Britain’s sharp economic slowdown has left companies more reluctant to take on new staff than at any time in almost 15 years.
Volvo Cars has appointed Stephen Odell as its new president and chief executive.
Manbat has recruited Jason Walton as sales manager.
Fleet Alliance’s asset finance division has appointed Sharon Sime as business development executive
Jonathan Blackmore, formerly Experian consumer marketing manager, has joined HPI as marketing manager.
Ai Claims Solutions has taken on Steve Hunter as claims manager.
Delphi has appointed Graham Borley as global training manager for its diesel aftermarket business.
Wednesday sees the ninth increase in the national minimum wage since it was introduced in 1998.
Rob Lindley will resign as managing director of Mazda UK tomorrow to pursue a career with McLaren Automotive.
AXA Insurance's transition to Audatex claims management and estimating systems goes live today.
The partial nationalisation of the Fortis finance and insurance group by the Benelux nations is a temporary solution.
Bosch may be about to cut jobs at its car components plant near Cardiff.
Peter Johnson is one of 150 business leaders interviewed in a new book, The Secrets of CEOs.
Hodgson Newcastle in joint venture to bring custom-built space-saving car towers to UK.
The SMMT cuts its forecasts for new car registrations as market shows 18.6% decline on last year.
Kia’s plan for world domination continues unabated.
Mike Edgeley joins ACM ULR, the claims management arm of the BGL Group.
Paying penalty for damaged goods.
A misleading advertising campaign has cost a Pendragon dealership £12,500 in fines and costs.
Internal EC row puts brakes on 2012 emissions law.
BMW will complete its network review by the beginning of 2009.
Motor World, the UK independent automotive car care retailer, has closed 95 of its 237 retail units and appointed BDO Stoy Hayward as administrators.
Renault Solihull has signed a deal to become the new main sponsor of the Solihull Barons Ice Hockey Club.
The car market may be tough but some motor retailers are still failing to properly follow up leads and prospective customers in their used car departments.
Dealers looking to concentrate on small business sales can make good profits if they adopt an attitude that they will not sell many cars at the outset.
