UK car dealer groups need to start seeing failure as an opportunity to learn if they are to increase profitability and customer loyalty
Driverless cars, EVs, online sales, mobility as a service – the list of challenges to UK car dealers is long, but what has really changed in 2017?
Car dealers (and journalists) can learn a thing or two from academia on the rigours of accurate research
A buyer has been found for Bristol vehicle repair firm WBC Automotive (WBC), securing 41 jobs.
A self-help Garage Guide to GDPR is being launched to help independents comply with new data regulations.
Paul Rigby Volvo has committed to offsetting all of its operating emissions by joining the Castrol Carbon Neutral Programme.
Morgan has partnered with electric car specialists Frazer-Nash Energy Systems to develop its EV3 all-electric sports car.
Less than half of motorists would actively seek-out face-to-face guidance from a car dealer when making their next automotive purchase, according to a new survey.
Cap HPI has promoted “key player” James Pass to the role of head of finance sales.
John Banks Group has recently completed its biggest refurbishment project in over eight years at its Honda Ipswich dealership.
The NDFA is concerned that dealers may not be ready to comply with new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), when it comes into force on May 25 2018.
Remarketing companies will need to ensure all personal data is removed from a used vehicle prior to its sale.
Cox Automotive has appointed Liam Quegan as managing director of NextGear Capital as the business looks to realise the next stage of its growth plan.
Audi has followed in the footsteps of Ford, Toyota and Volkswagen and extended its scrappage scheme into Q1 of 2018.
Sytner Group has officially opened the UK’s largest BMW/MINI dealership in the form of a 200,000sq-ft facility in Sheffield.
Scottish dealer group Peter Vardy has opened a new Heritage Showroom to display its range of classic cars, in Edinburgh.
Connected car data can be used to sell more cars, parts and accessories while increasing retention and communication with customers.
Toyota and Lexus retailers have simplified the process of financing a car purchase with the introduction of a web-based platform offering a range of products and an online signature facility.
Strong demand in Europe was unable to stem the slump in UK car manufacturing during November – with outputs down 4.6% year-on-year.
Used car prices fell by 3.5% as conversion rates declined during November, according to The National Association of Motor Auctions’ (NAMA) monthly car auction data.
A report on the digital talent gap has revealed that 48% of automotive employees feel their digital skillset will be redundant in five years.
Details of a second new LSH Auto UK Mercedes-Benz dealership development have been revealed as part of a planning application for a retail and business park in Tamworth.
High profile hoaxer and comedian Lee Nelson has been confirmed as the after-dinner comedian at the 2018 AM Awards in February.
Cap HPI has appointed Debbie Capell as new data operations director, to speed up the “development of new product”.
Car dealers preparing for the arrival of General Data Protection Regulation will be able to gather valuable insight and guidance on all aspects of compliance at AM’s forthcoming GDPR conference.
A surge in the popularity of SUVs has been credited for a 5.2% rise in registrations across Europe as the sector claimed almost one-third of all new car sales during November.
Volkswagen will continue to encourage people to swap their older diesel cars for new low-emission vehicles with the extension of its scrappage scheme to April 2, 2018.
A 'worrying' fall in LCV registrations is being blamed on a weaker pound and Brexit uncertainty
Up to three-quarters of the customer data held by car brands will become useless on May 25 2018, according to data cleansing specialist W8 Data.
