The growing role played by video technology will see sales executives and technicians replaced by presenters as part of ‘immeasurable’ changes by 2020, according to CitNOW.
The NFDA has backed calls for a delay to the imposition of the government’s proposed apprenticeship levy, citing “economic uncertainty” following the UK’s Brexit decision.
Jaguar Land Rover believes the term ‘driverless’ to describe autonomous vehicle tech is giving customers the impression they won’t be in control of their cars.
Accident Exchange celebrating 15 years in business with claims that it has helped dealerships generate £2 billion of previously untapped revenue from around 350,000 satisfied motorists.
Epyx is aiming to recruit more garages to its 1link Service Network in order to handle an increase in the average age of vehicle on the e-commerce platform.
Essex-based Big Cars has appointed Lee Pembroke as sales director and Julie Wallman as head of marketing.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is predicting manufacturing output and domestic orders to slow over this quarter in the wake of Brexit.
A former Arthur Prince Volkswagen sales executive, who left the job to concentrate on his hockey career, will compete for Great Britain at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Car buyers are concerned the Brexit result will push up the price of fuel and insurance, according to an AA poll.
Alan Day Volkswagen’s volunteer work has helped rugby club Saracens win an award for their work with disabled youngsters within their community.
Marshall Motor Holdings’ Daksh Gupta landed a £142,000 windfall for BEN after swapping car sales for sky diving in a 13,000ft leap of faith.
The fastest selling car in the UK in June was the 2015 Hyundai ix35 Crossover in petrol manual form, which took just 19 days to sell.
The final print edition of Glass’s Guide will come off the presses next month after 83 years and 925 issues of continuous publication interrupted only by the Second World War.
Peugeot is hoping its facelifted 2008 SUV will give its 66-plate registration sales campaign a boost in September.
Peter Vardy Group will be ready open the latest addition to Jaguar Land Rover’s revamped dealership network when it accepts the keys to the £8 million Aberdeen facility this week.
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate will be priced from £37,935 when order books open in October.
BCA has made a series of internal appointments as part of continued efforts to strengthen its national auction network.
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.
Vehicle remarketing company Aston Barclay has appointed David Case as its new group systems manager.
Mercedes-Benz and BMW top the Q2 new car registrations growth charts as Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen tumble.
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.
