Renault UK managing director Philippe Talou-Derible believes there will be “open warfare” if dealers decide to go head-to-head for business after the scrapping of the location clause this month.
North east-based dealer group Prestige Car Direct is to exit the motor industry with its move to sell the entire network.
Three more vehicle manufacturers have announced their End of Life Vehicle (ELV) network arrangements ahead of the January 1, 2006 deadline.
CAP has developed a new software system that analyses trends in historic data to forecast future residual values.
Hertfordshire-based retailer Waters Group, part of the Automotive Retail Group which owns the Autoplanet used car superstores, has opened a £4m Renault dealership in St Albans.
Two in three used car buyers do not carry out background checks on the vehicle they are purchasing, according to a YouGov survey.
The online version of Parker’s Price Guide - www.parkers.co.uk – is launching an approved used car marketplace at the end of the month.
Many franchised dealers are missing a valuable opportunity to boost customer relations and profits by not offering a tyre replacement service.
GP Automotive, the Kidderminster-based aftermarket warehouse distributor has acquired the Veco brand from Vegem International Limited.
Top Technician 2006 has joined forces with Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) to offer increased value to entrants and their employers.
UK drivers are adopting their own version of the Highway Code in a bid to save time, according to new research published today.
Mitsubishi Motors and Toyota have warned 'grey' importers bringing cheap versions of their cars and pick-up trucks to Europe from Japan and Thailand they are prepared for court action to stop the estimated £300m-a-year business.
Ford Motor Company is planning to cut at least 2,000 jobs at its plants in Europe this winter.
Regional fast-fit business Mr Unique has bought a Citroën showroom and aftersales franchise from Hertfordshire motor retail group Charvills.
Franchised motor retail group Lookers has bought parts distributor APEC Braking in a £9.25m transaction.
Delphi insists filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy will not affect the pensions of former staff of its UK operation.
One in ten motorists admits to having driven a vehicle without a valid MoT certificate.
Sir Tom Farmer CBE, founder of Kwik-Fit and head of Scottish fast-fit group Farmer Autocare, has been presented with the Andrew Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy.
Not a reaction to finance problems, says Carrington
Subaru and Isuzu will not be exhibiting at the British motor show at ExCeL in London, July 2006.
Spiralling petrol costs are doing little to diminish the British public’s dependence on cars, according to a survey released by business advisory firm KPMG.
Toyota is contacting 1,900 UK Prius owners about a potential software problem that may cause the hybrid car to suddenly stall or shut down.
Vehicle Data Systems (VDS) has announced the launch of the new-look Vcheck website.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has produced its first ever television advertising campaign as it aims to further increase brand awareness.
More than half (65%) of franchised dealers have failed to cleanse their customer database in the last two years, according to dealer management systems provider Pinewood.
The Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi XE has been named Britain’s best towcar in The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards 2005, winning two categories and the overall title.
Castrol is launching a new ‘service reward’ dealer support programme for the UK.
Time is running out. AM is looking for the best dealers, carmakers, repairers, bodyshops and factors to enter the AM Awards 2006 – and you could be a winner! Entries need to be received by Friday, November 4.
Carmaker looks to reduce the number of owners operating dealerships
Volkswagen, which concedes up to a quarter of its 240 dealers are losing money, says 2005 has been a “bloody difficult year”, but believes it has the products to start a recovery.
