Fraudsters are targeting car dealership fleets because they are seen as a 'soft touch' for bogus cash-for-crash claims.
Epyx has introduced a no subscription model for dealers who want to buy vehicles through its 1link Disposal Network e-commerce platform.
“The last thing I’m worried about is Brexit.” Vertu Motors CEO Robert Forrester talks about the EU referendum and the group's latest financial results.
Using video to showcase cars has helped Volkswagen dealers cut two weeks off the amount of time they take to sell stock.
Lookers has celebrated the opening of its £12 million Jaguar Land Rover West London dealership.
Government officials in Germany are seeking a ban on new vehicles with internal combustion engines by 2030.
Peter Johnson has been appointed as president of automotive industry charity.
Investment decisions on the production of up to 15 new models in the UK are ‘hanging by a thread’ unless the Government secures tariff free access to the European single market.
Franchised dealers need to improve consumer perception that they are less convenient than independents and are unable to take on emergency work.
Mercedes-Benz UK changed its relationship with its dealer network – and has seen six years of constant success.
An increased supply of cars and commercial vehicles from BT Fleet has led CD Auction Group to hold a new branded car sale for the vendor.
A second hand car dealer has been told he must improve his trading practices - or face possible jail time.
Construction is underway to develop Parks of Hamilton’s new Jaguar Land Rover facility in Ayr.
They key here getting into the head of a new generation of customers. What is the lifestyle they aspire to, and which of their dreams can you make a reality?
Tootle has appointed Roddy Graham and Geoffrey Page-Morris as non-executive directors as it ramps up its expansion plans following a 52% month-on-month growth.
JCT600 has appointed a new managing director to head its vehicle leasing division following the retirement of former boss Andrew Mann.
Cap HPI has followed news of its international expansion plans with the appointment of Martin Verrelli as business development director with a brief to grow the company’s global operations.
The New Citroën C3 has made its UK debut at Westfield Stratford City shopping centre in East London at the brand’s pop-up stand.
Toyota has launched an all-new version of its “Treat it with Respect” television adverts to promote the Yaris hatchback – six years after the slogan’s last outing.
The Trenton Group has moved in to maintain Peugeot’s presence in Hull after the JCT600 closed its franchise in the city citing “commercial reasons”.
Ray Barlow has been appointed as general manager at Bristol Street Motors Chesterfield Peugeot.
Mark Squires, former chief executive of Benfield Motor Group, has been appointed chairman of the National Franchised Dealers Association.
November 10 has been designated ‘Hats On For Mental Health Day’ by motor industry charity Ben, in its first campaign since its rebranding.
Arnold Clark has added MG to its retail operation North of the border with the opening of a new outlet at its Rutherglen site, near Glasgow.
Classified site Gumtree has appointed Richard Nott as head of verticals, and John Daniell as commercial strategy manager.
What Car? is looking to attract dealers to its newly-developed New Car Buyer Marketplace with the promise of exposure to 2.5 million unique monthly users.
A deal between GForces and Dennis Publishing will see dealers able to use its editorial content on their websites - and increase stock exposure.
Imperial Car Supermarkets has signed a remarketing deal to dispose of part-ex cars exclusively through BCA auctions for the next two years.
New business in the point-of-sale consumer new car finance market grew 9% by value and 5% by volume in August, compared with the same month last year.
The average retailer lost just under £15,000 in the month of August.
