A study of hybrid cars compiled by automotive consumer website Honest John has claimed that 98% of models are incapable of matching their advertised fuel economy claims.
Former Hyundai Academy manager Jonathan Buckley has joined the learning and development agency RTS Group.
Moneypenny has appointed former Marks & Spencer IT specialist Mel Carlen as its new head of IT services.
The May new car registration data released on June 5 paints a marginally better picture of the market with overall volumes showing an increase of 3.4% over May 2017.
JD Classics has appointed former Lotus chief executive Jean-Marc Gales as its new chief executive, stating that he is “excited” to be joining its team of “very talented technicians and craftsmen”.
Vertu Motors has “strengthened” its senior management team by promoting Jonathan Snelson to the role of group fleet director.
Yorkshire-based Burrows Motor Company has added a fifth Toyota dealership to its network with the acquisition of L&S Copcutt in Worksop.
Dacia dealerships will be accepting orders for the new Duster SUV from June 11, with prices starting from £9,995.
Land Rover came top of the premium car brands as Mini topped the volume sector in the results of JD Power’s latest Customer Service Index (CSI) Study.
Hyundai has revealed a new 48v diesel mild hybrid powertrain for the facelifted Tucson, which will be in dealerships by summer
Vauxhall is launching a new “Made in Britain” ad campaign in a bid to boost Astra sales amid faltering demanding for the UK-built hatchback.
Grenson Motor Company will no longer open its showrooms on a Sunday, in a bid to improve the work/life balance of its employees.
New car registrations rose by 3.4% in what the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) described as a “modest” increase in light of last year’s 8.5% decline during the same month.
Hepworth Motor Group has completed the switch from Honda to Mitsubishi at its Halifax dealership as part of a re-franchising exercise hoping to generate growth in market share and profitability.
Corporate identity demands have been described as “the straw that broke the camel’s back” in prompting the closure of Hardie Motor Group’s Peugeot franchises in Larbert and Stirling.
The Warranty Group has been acquired by New York-based insurance specialist Assurant in a move which aims to “further cement” its global lifestyle growth strategy.
Alan Day Volkswagen has continued its close ties with the Saracens rugby union team with a two-year sponsorship deal which will see the Aviva Premiership champions kitted out with a new fleet of vehicles.
The eye-catching numbers from this year’s analysis of the UK’s 50 biggest independent car dealers.
Despite some high-profile exits from the ID50 over the past 12 months, combined revenues increased by almost £350 million
Honda has revealed that the updated CR-V will host a range of convenience and technology features, alongside a spacious interior.
The EU’s Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will trigger an average CO2 emissions rise of 10% across all sectors, according to Cap HPI.
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.
