March new car registrations fell 15.7% year-on-year, with diesels suffering a 37.2% fall. The result was described as not unexpected
Vertu Motors chief executive Robert Forrester writes for AM about the influence dealers' websites and sales executives still have on consumers.
PSA’s investment in Luton is a “deserving tribute to dedicated workforce”, but today's announcement has led to calls for an end to Ellesmere Port's uncertain future.
The MFG Group has appointed Pita Marroni as head of sales and performance.
IVendi has invested more than £3m in a tracking tool, “event store” which will provide a full audit and log of consumer actions online.
AM100 dealer groups supplying Lex Autolease are rolling out the installation of new software to handle all its vehicle delivery and collection operations.
In a tightening market, it’s time to look at every part of a dealership to understand how every element can support sales.
In keeping with the ‘better where it matters’ UK brand direction, Subaru has appointed four new franchisees across its dealer network.
South coast automotive group Hendy will open a Car Store used car showroom in Ferndown, Dorset, next year.
Great advice for dealers on improving their IT infrastructure to futureproof their business is on offer at the AM Digitech conference on April 17.
Outdated legislation which exempts electric vans from the need for MOT tests needs to change, according to operators.
Three car hire websites are now legally committed to be clear and transparent about the charges customers have to pay after Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) enforcement action.
LowCVP has explained the April VED changes by highlighting updates to the fuel economy and emissions label shown on every new car.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned it will take action against insurance firms failing to to promote transparency and shopping around.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has launched an online portal allowing dealers to quote multiple finance products in tandem with its website.
Shaun Harris, sales director at Codeweavers has urged that dealers demand a better approach to technology as re-keying data proves costly.
Pendragon has appointed former Jaguar Land Rover executive Mike Wright to its board.
Renault and Nissan could be preparing to cement their relationship with a merger that would see the French and Japanese car manufacturers form a single corporation, reports have claimed.
Eden Motor Group has improved service plan sales by 60% in the past two years and is projecting further growth of 25% this year.
Manheim will continue to remarket vehicles for Santander Consumer Finance for the next three years.
The full line-up of speakers at April’s DigiTech tackling the digital and technological challenges facing automotive retailers, has been confirmed.
Automotive training and consultancy Marks Fitzpatrick Gaule (MFG Group) has been taken over by director Declan Gaule.
Pressure on the Government to ensure a “frictionless” trade deal with the European Union post-Brexit has increased as new figures released today reveal a worrying decline in British car manufacturing output.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has set out its priorities to assure the UK automotive industry’s future success – a year ahead of Brexit.
HR Owen’s Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London site has been named Global Dealer of the Year at the Rolls-Royce World Dealer Conference, held at Goodwood.
The average franchised car dealer missed out on £429 million of aftersales income by selling just 53% of urgently required work, according to the findings of autoVHC’s annual aftersales report.
BCA raised more than £1,000 for Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity during the Motorline Mega Sale at BCA Paddock Wood on Wednesday, March 14.
The roll-out of standard-fit keyless entry systems on Ford Fiestas has been blamed for a rise in thefts of Britain’s best-selling car by thieves who can exploit the technology.
Hyundai has appointed insight agency Kantar TNS and customer experience management software specialist Medallia to boost its customer experience programme.
Furrows Group’s car sales operation is starting to look like a perfect sister act after the business employed the fantastic five Banks siblings in a variety of job roles.
