Neil Smith of Imperial Cars outlines how the group is selecting stock intelligently.
This week's roll-out of London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) has prompted 60% of UK car buyers to consider an EV, according to Nissan.
Twells of Billinghay has been recognised as the UK's top-performing Vauxhall retailer based on the level of quality delivered to its customers.
Renault's top performing UK dealers have been awarded at a ceremony in Paris, which saw Renault Retail Group's Cardiff business awarded as the nation's Best Large Dealer.
The fully-electric Nissan Leaf was the fastest selling used car in March, according to Motors.co.uk.
LSH Auto UK has officially opened its new Mercedes-Benz ‘Centre of Excellence’ for used cars in Erdington, Birmingham.
HR Owen has been appointed as the official dealer for the Pininfarina Battista, an exclusive electric supercar that launches next year.
Brexit headwinds have been blamed for an 11% decline in new car purchase enquiries to UK car dealers during March.
Used cars are selling almost 20% faster on Scotland’s forecourts than the UK average of 31 days, according to data published by CarGurus – taking an average 25 days to turn.
Motorpoint Group has said that it expects to report a 6% increase in revenues and a 10% increase in underlying profit before tax in its forthcoming annual financial results to March 31, 2019.
Car consumers have been turning to shorter lease lengths with less money upfront amid Brexit and general new car market uncertainty, new data from Leasing.com suggests.
The UK Automotive 30% Club has revealed Volkswagen Group UK will sponsor its fourth annual Inspiring Automotive Women (IAW) Day 2019.
Chapelhouse Motor Group has completed the acquisition of three motor retail sites from Bolton Car Company for an undisclosed sum.
Windsors of Wallesey will remember war-torn dealership facilities, long lost car brands like Wolseley, Humber and Crossley and a century of community spirit in the Wirral as it marks its 100th anniversary.
The RAC has been awarded a new five-year contract to provide roadside assistance services to Groupe PSA.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has entered into an emissions pooling agreement with Tesla in order to avoid fines for violating new European Union emissions rules.
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SsangYong Motor has announced the promotion of chief operating officer, Byung-tae Yea, as its new chief executive.
TrustFord has shown its support for the National Autistic Society, by helping to raise awareness throughout World Autism Awareness Week (April 1-7).
A Ferrari supercar dealer from Leeds has been jailed for two months after being arrested over the use of a laser jamming device to block speed cameras and avoid speeding fines.
The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has revealed that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer car finance market increased 2% by volume and 6% by value in February 2019.
Used Hyundai Tucsons left dealer forecourts faster than any other car in March, according to a new report from Indicata.
HR Owen’s Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London dealership will occupy a series of locations around the capital as part of a ‘Progress Tour’ to promote the brands ahead of the opening of a new dealership.
With Mobility as a Service (MaaS) expected to grow rapidly next decade, dealers need to start experimenting and put their stock of demos and overage vehicles to work, according to mobility start-up Tomorrow’s Journey.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist Ionity will open the first of 50 planned 350kWh rapid charge stations in the UK next month - with the remaining sites to be added over the next 18 months.
Ford sold more than 9,500 fewer cars during March to top to the table of the month’s biggest registrations decline by volume during the crucial ‘plate change month.
Seat UK head of sales Steve Catlin will make the move to fellow Volkswagen Group brand Audi UK following the departure of Peter Brookes at the end of June.
A marketing agency has been fined £2,004 after positioning an advertising banner for a nearby Dacia dealership just yards from a War Memorial.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has appointed Katie Dulake as its new general manager of marketing and communications.
Marque Group has appointed former Lookers managing director Allan Rushforth as its new managing director for Europe.
