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.
BCA recorded its fourth consecutive record month of used car prices in a monthly Pulse report which showed values had risen by £465 to £9,868 during December.
Lawdata's director of legal services Graham Jones on recent articles in UK publications which suggested that “millions” of used car buyers could claim a refund.
The development of connected and autonomous vehicles in the UK has received Government funding of almost £60 million as part of a new joint venture with automotive businesses.
Four years of executive and departmental pay data from BDO's annual motor salary survey is now available on AM-online.
Automotive fleet, used car and leasing pioneer Bryan Phillimore has passed away at the age of 82, following a lengthy illness.
Finance mis-selling will create ‘perfect storm’ in 2018 according to the boss of fleet management business who has claimed that car dealership sales staff “don’t know how PCP and PCH deals work”.
Former Mitsubishi exec John Chisholm will run financial services at SsangYong Motor UK's parent Bassadone Automotive Group, as it plans a contract hire push
Over the past 13 years our business (Anchor Vans) has transformed from a small local dealership into the UK’s largest independent van hypermarket, now servicing, selling and delivering vehicles to all corners of the UK and beyond.
Hendy Group has appointed a new management team at its Ford Chichester dealership as promotions continue philosophy of developing people.
Lookers has signed a new remarketing deal which will see the auction specialist sell manage and sell over 29,000 vehicles a year.
Arbury Group has formalised Paul Goodwin’s position as managing director as the business targets 2.5% return on sales and growth with four new franchised outlets.
Space, reliability and price emerged as the key car buying considerations for parents when Dacia approached users of Mumsnet to gain insight into their motoring needs.
Tyn Lon Volvo dealer principal Barry Baynham has celebrated 40 years at the helm of the Swedish brand's only franchise in North Wales, claiming that he “hasn’t looked back”.
Diesel sales are set to plunge further as a result of environmental pressures and consumer confusion automotive expert Professor David Bailey has warned.
Job losses at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port car manufacturing facility are set to reach 650 since the manufacturer’s takeover by the PSA Group after a new wave of cuts was announced this week.
Cazana has appointed former Cap HPI and Glass’s man Steve Worrell as its new sales director.
Customer contact specialist Moneypenny has acquired business solutions provider the MadeSimple Group as it prepares to “accelerate the growth” of its digital products and services.
The Warranty Group has appointed two new business development directors for its Automotive Division has as the company continues to strengthen its sales team.
Dealers are being urged to improve their workshop productivity as new car registrations begin to fall.
Skoda UK is preparing to welcome Rod McLeod to the post of brand director after Volkswagen US announced the appointment of Duncan Movassaghi as its new senior vice president of sales.
The SMMT has urged fleets to renew their LCVs in a bid to reduce emissions after the sector experienced a 3.6% decline in registrations during 2017.
