The former managing director of Lookers Parts Division Neil Davis officially joined Alliance Automotive following its purchase of the operation from the AM100 group.
Northern Ireland’s David Prentice BMW Mini dealership is set to continue trading with under a new name and "strong backing from BMW/Mini" after entering administration.
Progress has acquired Spirit Skoda in Harlow to take its tally of Skoda sites to four as its eyes further growth.
FCA scrutiny of car dealers' commission on F&I products will happen “quicker than we think”, according to Barclays Partner Finance managing director Mike Britton.
A Ford engineer has designed a possible solution to the ‘last mile’ commute in busy city centres, that the user stands on.
Carspring addresses 'ridiculous' industry gender imbalance with new scholarship
Mervyn Stewart Limited has opened Infiniti’s first retail site in Northern Ireland in one of the manufacturer’s temporary showrooms ahead of the opening of a new facility in early 2017.
Toyota UK’s manufacturing and sales and marketing businesses have completed a joint venture to establish a new national skills centre at the brand’s Burnaston production centre.
New car registrations grew 1.4% in October.
Mazda Motors UK sales director Peter Allibon is celebrating after its dealer network achieved record profitability but admitted that manufacturers and dealers must work together to maintain margins in 2017.
Vantage Motor Group has acquired Citröen Blackpool from Lookers.
Vauxhall says it needs better access to information on vehicle fires, following new reports of Corsas catching fire and previous issues with Zafira models.
Citroen has informed its 182-strong dealer network that half the sites will not continue to represent the DS Automobiles premium-sub brand from 2018.
A new free-to-use mediation service has been launched for car owners.
The average UK motor retailer made a profit of £68,000 in September, seven per cent down on the £73,000 made in the same month last year.
Understanding how and why car consumers buy is essential to franchised dealers’ success online, delegates at AM’s latest Digital Dealer conference heard.
Frontline Solutions managing director Martin Hill has announced the rebranding of the business as DealTrak as part of an expansion phase which will see it move into a larger headquarters in Leeds city centre.
Former Ford, Maserati and Mazda executive Dr Martin Leach has passed away at the age of 59.
BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Ford have won accolades in the largest vehicle reliability survey in the UK.
Volkswagen is withdrawing itself from the World Rally Championship to focus its development budget on programmes more closely on “future technologies”.
Staff working at Lifestyle Ford in Tunbridge Wells have turned to their local news outlet in an attempt to seek clarification on a possible showroom move.
Drive Vauxhall is reaping the benefits of a summer partnership with Auto Service Finance (ASF), providers of interest free aftersales payment plans.
Eurocars has brought SsangYong Motors UK’s range of 4x4s and SUVs to the Isle of Man following its appointment as a franchised dealer for the Korean brand.
The NFDA has a crucial role as the voice of the franchised retailer. Over many years the NFDA has developed a strong relationship with the government which allows us to effectively lobby on dealers’ behalf on important issues.
Farnell Jaguar Land Rover Bradford tuk tuk no chances with marketing when it teamed up with the National Asian Wedding Show to offer two lucky couples to win his and her Ranger Rovers for their wedding day.
Tootle has appointed Amy Buckley as its head of product and partnerships as it ramps up its expansion plans following a 52% month-on-month growth.
Mitsubishi’s revised ASX has arrived in UK showrooms with a new design and trim grades which bring the mid-sized SUV in-line with the brand's Outlander models.
Jennings Group has appointed Chris Butt as sales controller at Jennings Seat dealership – just six months after his previous promotion.
Volkswagen’s customers will dictate the speed of any ‘dieselgate’ fix, says Prof Jim Saker.
Aston Barclay has appointed Brett Henderson as its national operations manager as it aims to stay at the “cutting edge” of the remarketing sector.
