Drivers will face the worst Christmas traffic one week from now, according to Trafficmaster.
Many clients will be dealing with issues over Christmas parties and the odd ‘sickie’ or two creeping in as Christmas revelling takes over.
The majority of retailers understand that PPI is a lucrative addition to the add-ons with car sales.
There is still some confusion in the trade not only over the legal standing of warranties, but also the commercial benefits of them.
The law relating to fire safety is being strengthened and new responsibilities are being placed upon employers. The key date for these new provisions was the October 1, 2006.
There is a potential minefield for retailers selling cars ‘at a distance’ i.e. the agreement to sell / buy being concluded without face-to-face contact. The use of websites to display the ‘virtual’ forecourt is a must for more and more retailers.
In the facts of a recent case (May v DPP 2005) a driver was convicted of careless driving when she collided with five cars on a Volvo franchise forecourt.
Health and Safety manuals that look good on the shelf may be no good in practice.......
It is now timely to pick up on the proposals for new developments around the corner under Employment Law.
Toyota will build its new Auris model in the UK at its vehicle manufacturing plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire.
Hyundai has opened order books for its new Coupe model, which goes on sale on January 1.
Experian, the global information solutions company, has teamed up with Box UK in order to allow dealers to manage their own websites.
Peugeot’s new 207 coupe cabriolet model will replace the 206 CC when it goes on sale in March.
Motorpoint, the UK car supermarket group, has acquired the Mega Car retail site in Peterborough for an undisclosed sum.
Kia’s global sales rose by 5.7% in November to 70,118 units.
Jaguar has revealed its 2008 Model Year tweaked S-type at the Bolgna Motor Show today.
European Motor Holdings is in discussions with interested parties over a possible sale of the business.
During the year, Black Horse independently surveys more than 1,500 dealers to measure their overall impression of the company, and to gauge satisfaction levels with service, products, technology, account management and training.
In today’s competitive job market, where an abundance of people have the right qualifications and background for any given role, an applicant’s references are becoming increasingly important.
Nissan’s latest model, the Qashqai, will begin rolling off the production line today at its plant in Sunderland.
Supermarkets and other direct lenders are under fire from consumer organizations over the selling of payment protection insurance (PPI) and the cost of loans.
The MTS Services Group has undergone a restructure, with its London branch closing and all operations being moved to Northampton.
Ford’s revised C-Max will no longer be associated with the company’s Focus model whenit goes on sale next year.
Audi has added three more FSI engines to its A3, A6 and Q7 models this week.
The Finance and Leasing Association launched a consumer website at its annual conference in the first phase of a fight back by specialist providers against high street and direct lenders.
CV questions to industry highflyers.
The latest industry appointements.
Selling POS finance was not the only challenge facing dealers, Louise Wallis, business development consultant at the RMIF, said at the FLA conference.
The RMIF expects the Bank of England’s decision to raise base rate to 5% to have an impact on consumer spending, says Sue Robinson, director of the National Franchised Dealers Association.
The new Corsavan from Vauxhall will go on sale in the UK next month.
