Marketing may be a problem for dealers rather than part of the solution, says industry consultant Brian Taylor.
Hyundai has made limited edition versions of its Tucson and Terracan models.
Production of Bentley’s new Continental GTC has started at the manufacturer’s Crewe factory.
The Lancia Delta HPE concept car is having its world premiere at the 63rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival.
Manufacturers are starting to recognize the need to reshape their franchise and operational standards requirements to allow retailers greater freedom to sell cars and keep customers satisfied.
The IM Group has signed a letter of intent to import the budget brand Naza’s Sutera model to the UK.
Motor Trade Selection (MTS) has undergone a period of restructuring.
The retail industry plans to lobby for the next Block Exemption to stop fleet buyers getting bulk discounts on cars that are later remarketed in competition with dealers.
“And the winner is…” Four words to make you inch towards the edge of your chair in eager anticipation.
Avon Tyres has been confirmed as the official tyre supplier for the Connaught Motor Company.
Car maintenance DIY enthusiasts are cautious about ordering spares over the internet, with 52% of shoppers using websites to research parts availability before picking up the phone.
Lookers half year turnover results to June 30 were up 12% to £726.6 million compared to the same period last year.
SafetyKleen UK, the workshop parts-cleaning operator claiming market leadership with more than 40,000 clients, has acquired Malary Environmental Services for an undisclosed sum.
Dealers hoping to sell their business and exit the trade are being blocked by their own overblown expectations of goodwill payments.
East Midlands dealer group, Gordon Lamb has given its management structure an overhaul.
Mark Kass, ex-Lookers board member and founder of the Mark Kass Nissan and Toyota group, is set to open his first used car supermarket in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Fords of Winsford (FOW), the Cheshire based car supermarket, has launched an online trade in valuation facility to help customers discover thevalue of their trade-in before they even visit the showroom.
Aston Martin dealerships in the UK are breaking sales records, with Pendragon-owned Stratstone accounting for three of the five top performing dealerships in the world.
Unipart Automotive has partnered with NGK, to offer a new range of spark and glow plugs.
Alpina’s latest model, the BMW D3, is on sale now and will be priced at £26,995.
Audatex, the UK claims management business, has formed a new crash repair team dedicated to providing support to its bodyshop and motor manufacturer customers.
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a business brief inviting taxpayers to submit a claim for overpaid VAT.
Sytner Group has acquired nine Ryland Group dealerships for an undisclosed sum.
An amazing 19 employees at Richmond Motors Group is celebrating 21 years unbroken service with the Birmingham based independent firm.
Xaver Franz has joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today as the new director of manufacturing.
Ford is considering the sale of its luxury sports car brand, Aston Martin.
Results from sales around the UK.
BCA Birmingham staged its first Honda sale recently in an event that marked the official launch of Honda's New Civic i-SHIFT.
Fleet bosses have urged car dealers to put safety before sales as drivers arrive on their doorsteps asking to test the latest models.
CarLand, the six-outlet used car supermarket group, is up for sale.
