Nine years of launching new Citroën models with large discounts are to come to an end this summer.
The FSA has announced its enhanced supervision programme and strategy for small retail firms.
Arnold Clark Finance Limited has changed its name to Arnold Clark Vehicle Management (ACVM).
Dealers need to reassess their used car stocking policy and not be afraid to move slow sellers on.
An American electric vehicle manufacturer is planning to launch in the UK next year via a joint venture with a Chinese truck maker and an Asian carmaker.
Nidd Vale Group, the Harrogate independent motor retailer, has acquired Glovers Garages in Ilkley for an undisclosed sum.
Franchised and independent dealers agree that low finance is the most important factor to sway a customer’s opinion to choose one dealer over another.
Bodytechnics has been appointed the UK's third official Ferrari Body Repairer, following a £1million investment in its accident repair centre in Slough.
Colt Car Company, importer of Mitsubishi, today launches a new heavy-weight TV advertising campaign to invite consumers to test drive its model range.
The RMIF has promoted Louise Wallis to head its Society of Motor Auctions (SMA). She will combine the role with her current work as head of business development for the National Franchised Dealers Association.
Vauxhall has revealed the first full images of its new Meriva concept ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Helston Garages Group has increased its influence as a BMW/Mini dealer with the purchase of two outlets in the West Country, which have been added to its sales and service points with the brands in Exeter, Barnstaple and Yeovil.
Caffyns has appointed Nick Hollingworth as a non-executive director with effect from March 1, 2008.
Tata ownership will mean investment in new models if its plan to acquire Jaguar and Land Rover succeeds.
Audi will unveil its first diesel TT models at the Geneva Motor Show next week ahead of its UK sales debut on March 6.
Mercedes-Benz UK expects a significant uplift in forthcoming JD Power satisfaction surveys following work with its retail network.
Indebted training group Carter & Carter has been given a chance at a new start.
Trader Data Systems (TDS), Trader Media Group’s vehicle provenance and mileage checking business, has been closed just 16 months after its launch.
BCA’s Buy Now service no longer runs as an open market brand.
Organisers of this summer’s British International Motor Show have dropped the industry/trade-only day and combined it with a premium-charge VIP day.
Andy Rowe has taken up a new position as Fiat’s national business development manager.
The Peugeot National Dealer Council (NDC) has threatened to resign en masse in protest at the carmaker’s imposed sales demands and bonus structure.
The sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian vehicle manufacturer Tata is now expected to be completed next week.
Nissan has discovered a fault on its airbag system for its 2008 model year Navara pick-up after receiving a one star adult occupant rating in Euro NCAP’s test results.
Investments in emerging markets are paying off for London-based international motor retailer Inchcape. Its turnover has increased by a quarter, and profit before tax is up 9.9% to £235.1 million.
You don’t need me to point out all the differences between the UK and America – either culturally or in the way the car retail business works.
Kia has set its sights on becoming a top 10 retail-sector brand in the UK within the next 36 months.
Mitsubishi has revealed images of its Prototype-S sportback before its official global unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4.
Caterham, the British sportscar specialist, has developed an expensive beefed up version of its Seven, powered by a V8 engine.
British Car Auctions (BCA) has moved its administrative centre back to Farnham, Surrey, after a 25 year absence.
