Car dealers interested in how digital technology will change motor retail will be in their element at Automotive Management Live 2018. It has masterclasses focused on websites, video, social media marketing, lead management, live chat, online vehicle sales and customer reviews.
Cooper Mini Durham has supported the local constabulary’s Pride procession with a rainbow decorated Mini to celebrate diversity.
Kia Motors America has announced the appointment of former Kia UK managing director Michael Cole as its chief operating officer and executive vice president.
Motorvise has recruited Toby Coates as its new head of sales as the business looks to strengthen its relationship with car manufacturers and "turbocharge" its growth.
Dealers need to tailor test drive routes and offer more than the standard “15 minutes around the block” in order to improve their conversion rates, Coachworks Consulting has said.
Carwow has created a guide to help its car dealer partners and their customers understand the implications of the forthcoming shift to the EU’s new WLTP emissions testing regime.
Drive Motor Retail has delivered a 117% rise in profit before tax despite a 3.3% dip in revenues in its annual financial results to December 31, 2017 - following the sale of freehold property.
Transparent video communications could boost customer satisfaction in response to recent MOT changes, says CitNOW.
LeasePlan has announced plans to maximise value from ex-lease cars by selling directly to consumer via a new online sales platform dubbed CarNext.com.
Auto Trader's announcement that it will bypass traditional remarketing of fleet vehicles via physical auctions in a move to sell directly to dealers has been welcomed by Cooper Solutions.
Jennings Group managing director Nas Khan has revealed that the group cancelled plans for a new £6m flagship FordStore dealership due to the effects of Brexit and uncertainty over the future of diesel vehicles.
Volvo has confirmed it will expand production of the XC40 to meet unexpected demand for its recently-released compact SUV.
Leasys has appointed Alessandrio De Santis as operations manager as part of an internal shake-up to support growth.
A 5.2% uplift in UK car manufacturing outputs during April was not enough to arrest a double-digit decline in supply for the domestic market since the start of the year, the SMMT has reported.
Caffyns has reported a 16% decline in operating profit despite rising revenues in annual results which detail the “very disappointing” performance of its volume car brands in 2017.
Auto Trader has named the Skoda Octavia as the Best New Car of 2018, at the Auto Trader New Car Awards.
Steve Dean, former Audi franchise director at Lookers, has been appointed as managing director of VehicleVision.
Inchcape Technician Charlie Mason was named Mercedes-Benz Passenger Car Technician Apprentice of the Year as the Gereman premium brand recognised its top apprentices at an annual awards ceremony.
Aston Barclay has seen used car purchases completed via its Buyer App hit the £5m mark just eight months after the smartphone buying platform’s launch.
Gerry Myton, head of VAT at Harwood Hutton, shares some taxation advice for dealers
Raphael Finance has quit the motor finance and asset finance markets.
Nottingham residents are the least open to the idea of EVs, despite suggestions that a generally more open-minded approach in prominent university cities suggests “a link between high levels of education and a willingness to adopt”.
Mercedes-Benz has opened a pop-up store in London’s Westfield shopping centre to showcase the new A-Class.
Arnold Clark, Lookers and Clive Brook Volvo were visited by their local MP last Friday (May 25) as the NFDA's Parliamentary Engagement Programme continued to give car retailers a chance to discuss to discuss employment, apprenticeships and Brexit.
Hendy Group has announced the acquisition and opening of a new used car and van store in Portsmouth as part of an ongoing expansion which is set to drive a countinued rise in annual turnover.
Franchised car dealers delivered an aftersales bounce-back to end Q1 following a slump in in the last quarter of 2017, according to autoVHC.
DriveTribe has hired Tim Rodie as head of content and community to improve content discovery and engagement ahead of its relaunch.
Following a “record year” of service plan sales generation, Emac has relaunched its corporate identity to provide a wider suite dealer profit enhancing services.
Ruislip Honda has opened its doors to its newly-refurbished Thames Ditton showroom as part of a £250,000 bid to "enhance the customer experience".
Ford dealers are being encouraged to target SMEs with a new Business Week event being promoted by the manufacturer.
