Car dealers have started rethinking their lending panels as economic pressures start to spark a reduction in the number of customers meeting “prime lender criteria”.
Drivers have expressed an desire to stay behind the wheel despite the advent of autonomous vehicles, according to a study commissioned by Mazda.
Used car prices at BCA auctions rose to a record high for the third month in a row following a marginal 0.4% increase during November.
Suzuki GB rewarded the cream of its dealer network crop when it headed to sunnier climes on the Canary Island of Tenerife for its annual awards event.
The H.R. Owen Ferrari Service Centre in London is celebrating being officially recognised by the Italian brand as one of nine authorised UK Classiche workshops.
BCA has attributed a spike in sales penetration on its Live Online platform to a “weekend of heavy snow”.
Euro NCAP reported a “disappointing” end to 2017 as six cars returned three-star safety ratings and Fiat’s Punto hatchback became the first vehicle ever to crash test its way to zero stars.
Jennings Motor Group has appointed Adam Price as its new franchise manager.
TrustFord has opened its newly expanded Ford Store in Cheshire, following a £1.4 million investment.
The Finance and Leasing Association have revealed that new business volumes in the point of sale consumer new car finance market fell by 7% year-on-year in October.
Snows Motor Group has added a third Fiat and Abarth dealership to south Hampshire and the Isle of Wight with the opening of a new showroom near Fareham.
The Ford Kuga emerged from November as the fastest selling car on Auto Trader – taking just 20 days to leave retailers’ forecourts.
Inflation rose to a six-year high of 3.1% in November as retailers struggled against a squeeze on shoppers finances in the run-up to Christmas.
Sytner has acquired The Car People, its second used car supermarket group takeover within 12 months.
Mercedes-Benz retailers have opened the order books for the new CLS coupe following its recent unveiling at the LA Motor Show.
A surge in the launch of compact SUVs has seen UK car buyers flocking to get behind the wheel of a new model depsite declining registrations across the motor industry, claims carwow.
Just one in 100 car buyers are actively looking at new electric vehicles despite the Chancellor’s diesel demonization, according to What Car?
Toyota retailers have been taking to social media to publicise the extension of the Japanese brand’s diesel scrappage scheme to the end of January.
Analysis of the language used in 64,000 online reviews claims to have resulted in advice for car retailers dealing with female customers - suggesting 43% do not trust dealerships.
MG Motor UK has pledged to further grow and invest in aftersales care following part sales increasing by 62% year-on-year.
Chorley Group managing director Pauline Turner was given a “glimpse into the future” when she was invited to MG's Chinese headquarters.
Ford has announced the extension of its diesel scrappage scheme into the first quarter of 2018.
Mitchell Group raised £4,385 for the Mercy Ships charity when it attracted over 1,100 carol-singing customers to its 11th annual Christmas Carol event.
CarGurus has announced its list of UK Top Rated Dealers 2017, a select group of car dealerships with the highest average ratings from consumers through its review portal.
Suzuki GB has hosted a ceremony at Rockingham Motor Speedway for 25 graduates from its Advanced Apprenticeship Programme (AAP).
Rockar founder Simon Dixon is expecting to “realise the potential” of his innovative automotive retail model in 2018 as the business celebrates its three-year anniversary.
The all-new new X-Class can be seen as part of ‘Follow’ – an advert designed to highlight the Mercedes-Benz pick-up.
Mitsubishi has delivered the first car bought using its Buy Online service, three weeks after the order was placed.
Used car prices registered their first month-on-month decline in eight months during November as diesel cars declined by an average of £143 month-on-month and petrol cars generated a £55 rise, according to market data issued by Auto Trader.
National motor retailer Lookers has beat companies including Apple UK in an industry list that recognises the Best Places to Work in 2018.
