Uncertainty over access to funding could jeopardise government targets of delivering three million new apprentices to address an automotive industry skills gap over the next four years, according to Thatcham Research.
Demand for good condition, well specced used cars that have covered mileages of 150,000 miles or more is increasing.
Franchised dealers are the preferred choice for consumers’ servicing needs on alternatively fuelled cars.
Volvo Cars Central London spent no time in selling a new Volvo V60 to a loyal follower of the Swedish brand who has bought eight new Volvos bought over the past 30 years.
Seat has confirmed UK pricing and specification for the latest version of the Ibiza Cupra.
Andrew Page is aiming to become Britain’s leading distributor of Japanese and Korean car parts after acquiring specialist rival Solid Auto (UK) and recording £192 million turnover.
RTS Group, the automotive learning and development agency, has strengthened its design team as more learning goes online.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has appointed Chris Bosworth into its newly-created role of director of strategy.
Renault is again represented in Aberdeen after a three year absence.
Mini has launched its company car focused One D Clubman trim level.
Think tank Policy Exchange has called for a rise in road tax for new diesel cars, to fund a scrappage scheme.
JCT600 is carrying out a £1 million redevelopment of its Volkswagen dealership in Saxon Way, Hull.
The probes into Volkswagen Group following the emissions scandal have stepped up.
TrustFord won the Fleet Dealer of the Year trophy at last night’s Fleet News Awards.
Volvo Cars believes the global automotive industry should strive towards the introduction of a standardised charging infrastructure for electric cars.
Gemini Systems has partnered with Keytracker to help dealers streamline their working practices.
Seat has a plan to address its image issues with a new marketing strategy called ‘created in Barcelona’.
Ken Ramirez, Renault UK's departing MD, has described its recent NFDA dealer attitude survey a “strange, perplexing result”.
Nissan dealer profits hit a record high in 2015, averaging 1.5% RoS, yet have failed to take full advantage of successive years of growth, says MD Jim Wright.
Former apprentice favourite Ruth Whiteley is aiming to eradicate “tired salesmanship” in UK dealerships as part of a husband-wife training team with her husband.
Toyota has recognised retailers hitting the right note within its dealer network with the presentation accolades at its annual BRIT awards.
Car search engine Carsnip has promised to help dealers challenge the traditional classified advertising websites by directly connecting them with buyers.
Used car website NFDA Trusted Dealers is calling on the government to invest in the UK’s charging infrastructure as more motorists consider an alternative fuel vehicle as their next car.
Top 10 AM100 dealer group Lookers is predicting that the new car market may nudge the three-million mark around the end of the decade.
The point-of-sale consumer new car finance market grew 20% by value and 14% by volume in January, according to the Finance and Leasing Association.
BCA has begun the re-branding of its former SMA centres with the official opening of its Leeds centre.
Data gathered from online finance calculators can provide dealers with an insight that can transform “suspects” into “prospects”, according to software specialist Codeweavers.
New Vantage Motor Group aftersales director Dale Baker has said that he is "delighted to be back" at the fast-expanding dealer group.
Digital marketing specialist Bluesky Interactive has launched a new platform capable of delivering a “fully responsive” website in four weeks, it claims.
Bristol Street Motors has invested more than £200,000 in a refurbishment at its Nissan dealership in Ilkeston.
