Car insurance premiums are continuing to rise, with the AA’s ‘shoparound’* quoted premium up 3.7% in the three months to the end of September.
Nearly new volumes “are of significant concern”, says Cap HPI, and likely to cause downward pressure on prices.
Toyota dealers are now taking orders for the C-HR crossover.
Outgoing Nissan managing director Jim Wright takes dealer criticism over margin changes ‘on the chin’ and promises better communication in future.
No US-style payouts for UK Volkswagen Group retailers, as Government says dealers could still face claims from consumers.
Manufacturers move to satisfy growing demand for more rugged vehicles, but are also launching small and stylish models aimed at attracting younger drivers
Franchised dealers employ more people in the UK than car manufacturers. Shouldn’t they be able to bend the ears of the cabinet too?
Building work has started on a new, £475,000 aftersales facility at Cox Motor Group’s Southport Honda centre.
A vehicle auction with lots from BMW, Mini and Alphabet launched BCA's new Perry Barr, Birmingham auction centre last week.
Insight from international markets could help UK dealers enhance the performance of add-on products and accessory sales.
Northampton-based franchised dealer Motorvogue has expanded with an acquisition of three dealerships from West’s Group, with West's exiting from motor retail.
Škoda has made what it calls major revisions to its best-selling model, the Octavia.
Nissan has awarded the contract to build the next generation Qashqai to its Sunderland plant, despite fears of trade volatility due to Brexit.
Customers are being allowed to leave the dealership without having gone through any of the processes that might have allowed them to gain a rapport with the sales staff or add some impetus to make a purchase.
The Hyundai Ioniq - the world’s first car to offer three electrified powertrains on one platform - is now on sale in the UK.
There have been instances of “panic recruiting” since June’s Brexit vote.
Seat Derby and Seat Birmingham are the latest business centre dealerships to benefit from the brand’s new corporate identity.
Inchcape’s UK business is putting increased operational focus on used cars to drive revenue growth now the new car market has peaked.
Simon Franklin has joined leading automotive warranty specialist, The Warranty Group, as head of automotive sales operations, Europe.
Imperial Commercials is now offering live chat following the revamp of its website.
JCT600 has taken 35 more apprentices, bringing the total for the year to a record breaking 185.
A year after their introduction, rules on the sale of GAP have boosted product sales and focused consumer minds on quality and not price
The Government has released more details of the apprenticeship levy, but there has been no movement on the April start date despite industry objections.
Martins Group has appointed Chris Swain as its new franchise director for Renault, Dacia, Nissan and Peugeot.
Hendy Group’s profits are back in the black, according to its latest financial results, after five years of losses.
The European crash test organisation Euro NCAP has urged the public to buy the Fiat Tipo with the optional safety pack.
Mini has released details of the new Countryman SUV range, which includes a plug-in hybrid.
Vauxhall has released images of its new flagship model, the Insignia Grand Sport, in its final stages of development on UK roads.
Strategic focus on used car sales helped Pendragon grow its like-for-like revenues by 5.7% in Q3.
Peter Vardy has attracted criticism from advertising watchdogs, despite dismissing complaints regarding one its ads.
