GAP sales are starting to recover following an initial slump that resulted from the introduction of new regulations from the Financial Conduct Authority on September 1.
After making headlines with its one-stop online new car sales system, BMW Group UK has secured this year’s overall Digital Initiative of the Year award.
With John Vilums at the helm, one of Perrys’ most challenging dealerships has been turned into one of the most productive.
Arnold Clark Automobiles beat the likes of Peter Vardy, TrustFord, Swansway and Perrys to win Retailer of the Year.
The AM Awards judging panel said Mercedes-Benz "makes products people want, in every sector, with amazing quality, safety and environmental considerations".
Gary Savage joined Mercedes-Benz UK as managing director in 2010 and the brand has broken records for sales and market share in the five years since.
Mark Squires launched innovative programmes and practices at his family’s motor retail business, Benfield.
Skoda has commended its top fleet dealers at the brand's annual retailer of the year awards.
Customer experience and trust remain top priorities as others target online sales and alternative fuel strategies, according to Ford of Great Britain CEO and managing director Andy Barratt.
Garage comparison company The Motorists’ Organisation, has partnered with Gocompare.com to help motorists shop around for car servicing and repairs.
Renault UK’s top dealerships will have their customer service put to the test after the brand teamed up with Auto Express to establish Driver Power Dealer of Excellence programme.
A year bookended by the launch of an all-new Navara pick-up and the new Micra could create “pressure points” in a Nissan dealer network battling to keep pace with increased volumes.
Renault-Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn, has warned the Volkswagen emissions scandal is hitting worldwide diesel vehicle sales.
Automotive marketplace Autovolo has launched a high visibility ad campaign in Manchester.
Rolls Royce Motor Cars is eyeing a eighth UK dealership site as it taps into a new, well-heeled young audience to continue its sales growth.
Kia Motors UK President and CEO Paul Philpott has said that the company’s 100,000 sales target is “within sight” as the brand unveils new derivatives in Geneva.
Fiat revealed the new Tipo hatchback and estate at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
Mitsubishi has appointed a new dealer in Peterborough.
A Dundee used car salesman has had the case against him dropped.
Ford and Nissan bosses in the UK have both claimed that one of the biggest challenges facing dealerships in 2016 is a skills shortage leading to the “untapped potential” of aftersales.
Seat is investing heavily in bringing its dealer network up to scratch for the corporate market, says its director Richard Harrison.
All 250 staff of Mercedes-Benz dealer group Greenoaks, which has been acquired by Vertu Motors, are due to meet their new directors this evening.
Thanks to its contract hire and fleet team, Swansway's fleet volume, revenue and profit have broadly doubled in three years.
Having recognised staff engagement was poor, Sandicliffe’s bottom-up approach supported the people working there in making the improvements themselves.
The financials and KPIs for Peter Vardy BMW and Mini Edinburgh show it is a strong performer that is still growing solidly in all aspects.
City West Country (CWC) had an “impressive” 2015, according to auditors BDO, with returns of about 2.5% on group turnover of £201 million.
The AM Awards’ auditor BDO said it was “blown away” by Arnold Clark’s clear determination to succeed and improve.
Changing how it sources stock and amending its business processes have paid off for Perrys Vauxhall Doncaster.
Richard Neulaender and John Walsh, formerly of Colborne Garages, have returned to the industry with the acquisition of Heritage Automotive Limited.
Toyota has unveiled its C-HR compact crossover.
