A new survey by Servicing Stop has revealed that 70% of UK motorists would prefer to visit an independent garage than a main dealer to meet their car's maintenance needs.
SsangYong UK has announced the appointment of Vanessa Cox as its new PR and key relations manager as it looks to strengthen its fleet business.
Cox Automotive reported a strong end to 2017 as average used car prices rose across its Manheim auctions, Dealer Auction, NextGear Capital and Motors.co.uk businesses.
CarGiant and Aston Barclay have entered into a two-year remarketing contract which will see the independent auction specialist sell over 24,000 of the car supermarket group’s unwanted part-exchange vehicles.
BBC Dragon’s Den contestant Jordan Daykin has acquired Vehicle Preparation Services Group Ltd for £5 million as the entrapeneuar reveals plans to capitalise on the number plate market.
Moto Novo finance has launched its findandfundmycar.com classified advertising service built on a set of co-operative principals which aim to cut costs for car dealers.
Mark Fretwell, a former senior executive at CAP and KeeResources, has been appointed as product and marketing director at finance retention specialist Chrysalis Loyalty.
Hendy Group has appointed Richard Stevenson as sales manager to its Honda Portsmouth site.
Soft check and soft search options on online motor finance could make it more accessible and attractive to used car buyers, iVendi has revealed.
Cars will be sold alongside clothing and homeware at Next stores after omni-channel vehicle retail specialist Rockar announced its first collaboration with the high street name at the Manchester Arndale shopping centre.
The judging for the 2018 AM Awards, UK motor retail’s most credible accolades, has been completed and the shortlist of finalists revealed.
Mercedes has revealed its new G-Class SUV which will go on sale in March, following a debut at the Geneva motor show.
Used Kia Sportage models spent the fewest days on dealer forecourts in 2017, as Auto Trader named it the UK's fastest selling car.
WR Davies has opened the doors of its new £3 million Nissan Stafford car dealership at a “landmark” event attended by the Nissan Motor (GB) managing director.
Snows Motor Group has acquired the Chichester-based Portfield car retail group in a deal which sees the business expand its presence in both new and used car sales.
BCA Partner Finance is celebrating record levels of demand after funding over 100,000 vehicles with its used car stocking facility over the past 12 months.
Carsnip has topped off its fastest year of growth to date by achieving an 800,000 car listings milestone during the last month of 2017.
Renault UK has promoted Adam Wood to the role of marketing director, replacing James Boyer.
Lookers has grown its portfolio of Volvo retail sites with the opening of a new dealership in Stockport.
Vauxhall’s incoming managing director Stephen Norman has spoken for the first time of his aim to “dramatically improve the commercial fortunes of the brand”.
CarGurus has the revealed the BMW 3 Series as the most popular car on its online marketing platform last year.
Car retailers recorded an average loss of £19,000 in a "tough" November as the average return on sales percentage dipped to 0.97%.
The Finance and Leasing Association has claimed that the point of sale new car finance market remains “on track”, despite an 8% decline in volumes during November.
CDK Global has announced the appointment of Stuart Miles as managing director for the UK and Ireland.
Nissan is offering up to £2,000 off a new car after extending its Switch Scheme until the end of March, with 'Switch Support' offered on the All New Micra, Juke, New Qashqai or New X-Trail or a used Leaf.
Marshall Motor Holdings has reported 2017 financial performance ahead of its “previously upgraded pre and post-tax expectations” in a statement issued by the London Stock Exchange.
Prices for used diesel cars rose by 2% in 2017, despite the dramatic shift towards petrol seen in the new car market.
JCB Group has added Kia, Citroen, Mitsubishi and SsangYong to its list of franchise partners with the acquisition of the family-owned Hidsons Group.
Stacey Turner, a specialist in motor trade law, has been recognised at the Lancashire Women in Business Awards.
Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland have a new managing director from within the PSA Group following the departure of Rory Harvey.
