Mitsubishi Motors in the UK will open “12 car retail stores” in high-footfall shopping locations as it pushes towards a new omni-channel car sales strategy in partnership with Rockar.
Motors.co.uk has updated its lead management tool, The Eye, to assist “extremely busy” car dealers after it emerged that 22% of calls to dealers go unanswered.
Cap HPI Adrian Rushmore has announced that he will be departing the business to live life at a "less hectic pace".
City Auction Group has announced the renewal of a three-year remarketing contact with Santander Consumer Finance's Belfast facility.
Auto Trader has reported that online searches for diesel powered used cars stabilised in March as their price failed to keep pace with their petrol equivalents.
BCA has sold a million vehicles in the UK in one year for the first time in its history following a 1,000 vehicle BMW/Mini 'mega sale' at its Perry Barr remarketing centre.
The growing cost of public charge points combined with low residual values could leave EV owners out of pocket, according to What Car?
G3 has credited a 46% increase in digital bids compared to the last quarter of 2017 to the launch of its mobile inspection and asset management application, AVID.
Part of a former cattle market in Norwich could be the site of a new Porsche car dealership if local authority planners give the green light to the scheme.
Independent retailers offering PCP funding on used cars have an opportunity to grow their sales during 2018 but may be challenged by new contract hire companies, according to Adesa Remarketing.
AM is hosting a free webinar this morning which will help car dealers deliver a positive answer to the question ‘Are you GDPR ready?’ in association with eDynamix.
Newton Honda will highlight its place a as a key player in Croydon’s local economy when it hosts a debate led by the town’s Chamber of Commerce.
BCA has announced that Stuart Pearson will be promoted to chief operating officer for its Remarketing Division following the retirement of Simon Henstock.
Peugeot’s 3008 SUV has been named as the ‘best car to own’ following positive customer feedback from owners who took part in the Driver Power Survey 2018.
The Shpock online marketplace has launched its new platform for car dealers with TV advertising campaign and the promise of access to over 700,000 monthly UK users.
Prees Heath announces 6.5 acre expansion following a three-year remarketing contract from Santander Consumer Finance
Pendragon is expanding its network of SMART repair centres.
UK car dealers cannot rely on manufacturer support indefinitely after Vauxhall took the decision to terminate all its retail network contracts, according to restructuring advisory practice Duff & Phelps.
Cox Automotive has announced the promotion of Kieran TeeBoon to the post of managing director at Dealer Auction.
Electric vehicle used values rose by 41% during Q1 of 2018 as the overall average used car value rose by 5.3%, according to Autorola.
Kia has launched Kia Promise, a seven step initiative to boost customer retention and satisfaction.
MG Motor UK has announced that the Cecil Kimber College has now been accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), following “significant investment”.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has announced the appointment of a new chief executive Rebecca McNeil, who will also join the business's executive committee.
Franchised car retailers will benefit from growing sales of electric and hybrid vehicles as consumers consider them their most trusted option for maintenance and servicing, the NFDA’s Consumer Attitude Survey.
The Motability Scheme Dealer Awards have highlighting outstanding customer service across its UK dealer network at the disabled drivers scheme's national event.
All Vauxhall franchise contracts are being terminated as the brand begins a complete refranchising programme.
Camden Ventures’ chief executive David Hammond has joined Cazana.com as a non-executive chairman.
Auto Trader has opened nominations for its annual Retailer Awards, marking 11 years of celebrating the “very best” in automotive retail.
Franchised car dealers could see their new car sales “largely replaced” by manufacturers’ online retail platforms and mobility schemes, according to KPMG research to be discussed at the AM Digitech conference.
Automotive charity BEN says AM’s plan to highlight great workplaces is well aligned with its own work to support the well-being of motor industry staff.
