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.
Mazda has announced the pricing of its MX-5 RF as the retractable fastback is made available for pre-order ahead of its UK on-sale date of March 4th.
British car manufacturer Caterham has launched its first personalisation programme – Caterham Signature – with a special edition Seven designed by department store Harrods.
Mitsubishi Motors is offering its Outlander PHEV customers the chance to have an 'approved' Chargemaster Homecharge unit installed at their home for free.
JCT600 has completed the first phase of its six-month project to redevelop its Bentley Leeds showroom – making the facility more spacious and energy-efficient.
The National Franchised Dealers Association presented three awards to industry members during its Autumn Ball this weekend.
Mercedes-Benz is planning for the end of car ownership in cities, with car rental a new norm, car purchasing by phone - and dealers sitting alongside online as primary sales channels.
Autorola UK has seen the average price of a vehicle sold through its online remarketing portal increase to £9,211 in Q3.
A “misfiring” UK car market could see a 9% sales dip in 2017 as Britain’s renegotiations with the EU damage consumer and manufacturer confidence.
The most powerful Tiguan – it has more power than the current Golf GTI – is now available to order.
Bristol Street Motors Volvo Derby is celebrating after its 19-year-old apprentice technician was named as Volvo’s Second Year Service Apprentice Technician of the Year.
The AA Cars used car portal has launched a ten-point Dealer Promise scheme which aims to develop new levels of trust between dealers and customers.
Ford’s Galaxy sales proved out of this world in September’s used car market, positioning it as the fastest selling car of the month in Auto Trader’s rankings.
My advice would be to research the many sites which these days provide you with ‘real world’ fuel consumption comparisons against the government figures, and go for one of the better performers.
A “young network” is affecting Hyundai’s return on sale figures but a new wave of product and a new marketing strategy will help boost dealer fortunes, says president and chief executive Tony Whitehorn.
Bentley is opening a new luxury personalisation studio in Westfield London.
The Leven Car Company is to invest £1.2 million to create what it claims will be “one of the largest Aston Martin showrooms in the world”.
The franchised dealer market has seen the highest level of acquisition activity for more than a decade in the last 12 months.
