BCA Marketplace has acquired the UK automotive services group Paragon Automotive and its subsidiary companies.
US financial regulators are taking interest in carmakers’ practices of recording revenues based on shipments to their dealers rather than on sales to end-users.
Former Audi fleet sales director Iain Carmichael has joined JCT600.
RCI Financial Services has appointed Verex to manage motor insurance schemes for Renault and Dacia as the brands introduce new seven day and annual policies.
JCT600 has reopened its Mazda dealership in Leeds following a six-figure redevelopment targeting an improved customer experience.
Kia has highlighted the importance of a test drive with research which found 47% of Brits “hate” their car - but just one-in-five drives before they buy.
Britain’s Brexit decision could provide a boost to the used car sector at the expense of new car sales, according to Startline Motor Finance.
Peter Vardy Group awarded both dealership achievement and individual contributions to the business at an annual charity ball celebrating its 10th anniversary.
MPs claim the Government should investigate and consider prosecuting over Volkswagen's emissions deception, but it has been far too slow to act.
Paragon is celebrating the results of its first year of partnership with Volvo Car Remarketing Services, claiming a £1.5 million saving for the Swedish manufacturer’s operation.
More than 10 million UK motorists could drive a vehicle with an illegal and dangerous tyre during 2016, according to TyreSafe research.
Mazda and Mitsubishi retailer Mack Motor Group has ceased trading at its two sites, due to “financial complications”, a statement issued by one of the manufacturers has stated.
A former Mercedes-Benz marketing executive has joined independent used car dealer group Big Cars. Its new head of marketing is Julie Wallman.
A used car supermarket in Wales has promised to change its marketing campaigns to accurately reflect the location of its new showroom following complaints from residents.
Toyota has launched a new application to allow customers to manage their finance agreements online at any time of the day or night.
Potential customers flooded into Trenton Group’s new Nissan dealership in Grimsby following a £ million redevelopment of the facility.
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions is targeting SME fleet sales with a new online application developed in conjunction with business car consultants BCF Wessex.
Skoda has topped the rankings in JD Power’s annual Vehicle Dependability Survey for the second year in a row as tech issues get the blame for undermining the reliability of premium brands.
Young motorists are the most likely to walk into a dealership and expect to drive away with a new or used car on their first visit, Auto Trader research suggests.
Peugeot Citroen Retail Group is re-branding its 13 Citroen sites to Robins and Day to bring them in-line with the 29 Peugeot sites which have traded under the name since 2007.
Manheim has processed the 7,000th vehicle through its dedicated preparation centre in Leeds, which only opened at the start of 2016.
The National Franchised Dealers Association has welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 0.5%.
The cost of failing to check customers’ eligibility for motor finance early in the sales process is costing the average dealership almost £8,000 per salesman each year, according iVendi.
AM has teamed up with eight commercial partners to deliver best practice sessions throughout the day at its new trade expo Automotive Management Live.
Motorpoint has become the new principal sponsor for Motherwell Football Club.
The launch of a Renault Range Roadshow this summer is hoped to bring the brand’s cars and technology to the attention of hundreds of consumers.
CitNow has named Sinclair Volkswagen Cardiff as the overall winner of its 2016 Video Awards at London’s BAFTA in Piccadilly.
A 14.1% increase in wholesale prices for ex-fleet cars drove a 9.4% overall rise in the price of used cars sold at auction during June, Manheim has revealed.
Holdcroft Group has added its fourth Hyundai dealership with its takeover of Sandon Road Motors in Stafford.
HR Owen’s Jack Barclay Bentley showroom hosted a glamorous homecoming party for Bentley’s first ever Le Mans factory entrant on its return from this year’s Le Mans Classic.
