BCA will harness the “digitally-driven international business” experience of new chief marketing and data officer Dene Jones to help meet customers’ changing needs, the remarketing specialist has said.
Desira Group has doubled its representation with the Suzuki franchise following the opening of a new dealership in Norwich.
Current registration trends suggest the UK is on course to meet its target of three in five new cars sold being electric by 2030.
Infiniti is set to become a luxury electric brand with a range of new vehicles featuring electrified powertrains from 2021.
Bowker Motor Group has secured planning permission for its new 43,000 square-foot Porsche dealership in Preston.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in the UK and Ireland has appointed Arnaud Leclerc as its new managing director after predecessor Ashley Andrew left the business following less than 17 months in-post.
Dealers using eDynamix’s iVHC vehicle health check system boosted their workshop sales by an average of £112,000 in 2017, according to the Northumberland-based company.
Hendy Group has doubled its number of Suzuki dealerships with the official opening of a second showroom with the Japanese brand in Crawley.
Bristol Street Motors Hartlepool Ford’s fundraising efforts have helped the Bradley Lowery Foundation purchase a car to help the charity offer help to young cancer sufferers.
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.
