The automotive sector is experiencing a period of salaries growth as “businesses are working hard to beat the competition and secure talented recruits”, according to recruitments specialists.
Steven Eagell will remarket around 4,500 cars a year through a programme of sales staged at BCA Bedford as part of a renewed partnership with the auction house.
The SMMT has blamed uncertainty surrounding the future of diesel cars and a Brexit-induced hit to consumer confidence for a 9.3% slump in new car registrations during September.
Luscombe Suzuki Leeds has been hailed as the first dealership in the UK to be awarded a ‘working to become dementia friendly’ status.
The practicalities of ‘filling up’ electric cars could limit the mass-market appeal of ultra-green vehicles, according to a report by the RAC Foundation.
Order books have opened for Seat’s new Arona ahead of the new compact SUV’s debut in UK showroom on November 17.
The Range Rover Velar has become the latest vehicle from the increasingly popular SUV category to shine in Euro NCAP’s safety tests – scoring a five-star result.
It’s a popular sentiment that the younger generation - often known as Millennials - simply aren’t interested in buying cars. At least, not in the way that their parents did.
Jaguar Land Rover has taken another step towards its goal of offering an electric drivetrain element across its ranges by 2020 with the unveiling of a new Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid.
September’s plate change may be more aggressive than usual due to manufacturers scrambling to drive sales with scrappage schemes.
Research by the AA Garage Guide has shown that 26% of motorists will pay more to visit ‘trustworthy garages’.
Volkswagen has revealed the new T-Roc SUV which hopes to “shake up” the sector and prices starting from £20,425.
Twelve employees from Startline Motor Finance have raised more than £3,500 for charity in the Great Scottish Run.
Franchised dealers have continued to take a hit to their profits. Data from ASE Global shows in August the average dealership lost almost £17,000.
Overall franchisee satisfaction scores are down for 22 out of 29 manufacturers in the NFDA's latest survey of dealer sentiment.
Volkswagen dealers have opened their order books for the sixth generation of the German brand’s Polo supermini.
Jardine Motors Group will aim to increase gender diversity and boost customer experience as part of a recruitment drive for its retailers in the North East.
Vantage Motor Group has posted a pre-tax loss of £134,000 despite realising a record turnover of £262m – up 25% on 2015.
While franchised dealers hope investment and training requirements will deter independents, AM’s survey suggests most workshops are unprepared for boom in AFVs.
Every day, dealers engage in irrational behaviour that damages the customer's trust in them.
According to research by Sainsbury’s Bank Loans, 83% of motorists will haggle when buying a car.
Data complied by AID has revealed a “fast fading interest in diesel” as West Europe’s diesel sale shares dropped to 42.8% in August.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has showed its “commitment to the Doncaster region” with the unveiling of its revamped head office.
Harwoods Group moved into the top ten of the Sunday Times Top Track 250 round up of the UK’s most successful mid-sized private companies by sales.
Nissan has announced the appointment of Andrew Sellars as its new UK sales director, replacing Darren Payne.
Seven vehicles were stolen and a number vandalised during a raid on Westover Group’s Poole Peugeot facility.
Remarketing group Aston Barclay has secured a contract with Peugeot Citroen Retail Group to auction more than 8,000 unwanted trade-ins annually.
Personal data is at the core of most businesses and forms the basis of a wide range of activities, from sales and marketing to customer relationship management; but the ways we are able collect, store and use it are set to undergo a radical overhaul.
Kia has revealed the prices and specifications of its all new Stinger GT, which is available to order now.
Car manufacturers' lure bonus payments and VAT incentives is continuing to push new vehicles onto car dealers books, the value of unsold stock rising 16% in a year according to UHY Hacker Young.
