Since the EU referendum, sterling has plummeted in value against dollar, the euro and the yen, but what does it mean for UK car dealers?
Brexit will shift the power balance in manufacturers’ favour, says Prof Jim Saker.
Mercedes-Benz and BMW top the Q2 new car registrations growth charts as Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen tumble.
Vehicle remarketing company Aston Barclay has appointed David Case as its new group systems manager.
AM’s survey of how the automotive retail industry planned to vote in the EU referendum predicted the result exactly. Its effects are much less certain.
GAP and motor-related insurance providers have been identified by the FCA as among principal firms failing to properly supervise appointed representatives.
Stanley Cars has added a West Yorkshire location to MG Motor UK’s growing dealer network.
The Financial Conduct Authority has fired a warning shot for general insurance firms acting as principals for appointed reps, after it found shortcomings.
Renault dealers will benefit from a focus on “stability” as they juggle the requirements of an expanding range and the demands of growing sales, according to Groupe Renult UK MD Paul Flanagan.
SsangYong is set to pursue dealer its recruitment programme with renewed vigour following the appointment of Steve Prew as dealer recruitment manager.
Volvo Cars has more than tripled its operating income to £489 million as global sales rose by 10.5% year-on-year during the first six months of 2016.
What Brexit means for car dealers; JLR and Steven Eagell interviewed and our guide to outsourcing – the August issue of AM is out now.
Livery Dole Mitsubishi has received an award in recognition of its 25 years of service to the brand.
Auto Trader research has highlighted the importance of dealer reviews with research which found 30% motorists bought a car based on dealer reviews or recommendations by family and friends.
Desira Group is preparing to introduce the SsangYong brand to its Norwich dealership.
Work is underway to transform a 5.5 acre former warehouse site into Sytner’s new combined BMW and Mini dealership in Sheffield.
Vertu Motors said yesterday it expects no major changes to franchise agreements as a result of the Brexit.
Peter Vardy has teamed up with eCommerce specialist Eysys to streamline the marketing of stock online via its Auto Ad Builder “mass ad creation tool”.
Nottingham’s Downie sisters will make the first leg of their trip to Rio in a Transporter Kombi van thanks to support offered by their home city’s Volkswagen van centre.
Rockar founder Simon Dixon, BMW Retail Online and 3D car configurators are to feature at AM Digital Dealer event
Motorpoint will continue to have its name featured on Cardiff’s 7,500 capacity Motorpoint Arena Cardiff after extending its naming rights deal on the venue for another five years.
Infiniti is set to appoint seven authorised repairers to provide support to its current dealer network.
The advertising watchdog has dismissed complaints from Ecotricity over claims about Tesla’s ‘supercharger’ electric car chargers.
City Motors Volvo got on track with a sponsored driving event at Castle Combe race circuit to help the Wiltshire Air Ambulance service stay in the skies.
Peter Vardy Group has seen operating profits rise by 56% in a year which set out to improve manufacturing relationships, digital opportunities and its ability to be “the best place to work or buy”.
Motor finance technology specialist iVendi has appointed Phil Harding to head up its marketing operations after expanding its client base from less than 3,000 to over 7,000 in the past year.
BCA has appointed Stuart Gibbons to the role of head of customer experience.
Arnold Clark Automobile’s has opened the UK’s largest Hyundai following the completion of the £4 million development in Glasgow.
A conwoman preyed on the John Clark Motor Group dealership which briefly employed her and pocketed thousands of pounds as a result.
Close Brothers Motor Finance is looking to grow its business this year with the help of used car PCPs in the independent dealer market.
