Thurlow Nunn has signed a solus deal with Aston Barclay, providing the Vauxhall dealer with remarketing services through its Chelmsford auction centre.
A split between 'two tribes' of trade buyers - those who buy almost entirely online and others who remain motor auction-based - is becoming increasingly apparent.
Motorists buying into an automatic gearbox need not gear up for a loss when their vehicle is sold, according to remarketing specialist Autorola UK.
Next generation hybrid engines for a future Toyota crossover car are to be built at the manufacturer’s Deeside plant in North Wales.
The Peugeot RCZ will no longer be on offer in the UK, once the remaining dealer stock has been sold.
An inquiry has been launched in the Government’s target to create three million apprenticeships by 2020.
A 16 month jail sentence has been handed to a used car salesman who slashed 30,000 miles off the clocks of two cars and mocked complainants.
Dealer group Glyn Hopkin has announced a record 31% increase in profit after property disposals and before tax.
The recently launched BMW 7 Series now has a flagship model in the range.
Birchwood Group has opened its first Mitsubishi dealership, in Eastbourne.
Motorline Group has opened an Infiniti showroom in Bristol, the group’s first for the brand. It is Infiniti’s 10th UK centre.
Renault UK boss Ken Ramirez has a new job.
A fresh round of cuts in supplies of fast-churn fleet vehicles has been ordered by Peugeot Citroën as part of a drive to improve efficiency levels across its UK subsidiaries.
AM is launching a new one day trade expo to explore the range of automotive retail challenges spanning sales and aftersales as well as deliver best practice advice.
The collapse of crude oil prices are delivering a “sting in the tail” to automotive workshops accustomed to making money from its sale.
More than 1,100 people gathered at the ICC, Birmingham, last night, guests of AM at its annual award ceremony. Here are the winners.
Automotive industry charity Ben has appointed Carol Keller in a newly created role as marketing and communications director.
The news of 5,000 job vacancies in the UK automotive sector is a shocking indictment of the skills shortage in the UK.
Seat has unveiled its first ever SUV – the Ateca – ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms in September.
Wigan-based dealer Corkills Volkswagen has won a national award for its outstanding levels of sales and customer service in 2015.
Jardine Motors Group is expected to submit plans to build a new Audi dealership in Oldham after reportedly completing negotiations over a former hospital site.
SERE Ltd of Belfast has been named SsangYong Dealer of the Year – less than 18 months after taking the franchise on.
Fraser Johnson has been appointed to head fleet remarketing at Specialist Cars, the retail division of leasing and rental business AMT Group.
Aftersales care is set to be the area most significantly affected by the incoming Consumer Rights Act, according to research by Moneyway.
Renault is targeting growth in the fleet corporate sector with a C-segment product offensive, a quality commitment and a growing fleet dealer network.
The way MOT testers are being trained is changing, with the role soon to become a National Occupational Standard (NOS).
Car dealer group Caffyns has lined up former HR Owen finance director Michael Warren to replace its own finance director Mark Harrison this summer.
Vauxhalls were flying off forecourts during the first month of 2016, with the Astra Estate and Insignia taking first and second fastest selling car titles for January 2016 – selling in 25 and 26 days respectively.
Dealers are calling for more training and support in providing test drives to help them improve conversion rates and manage risks.
Swansway Garages has emulated its awards double-double as a Volkswagen retailer with success in the brand’s Commercial Vehicle Awards.
