Russell Kelsall, formerly at Squire Patton Boggs and an AM contributor on F&I compliance, has joined law firm TLT as a financial services regulatory partner.
Car dealers’ sales processes are suffering from a “lethargy” which sees many customers leave the showroom without having taken a test drive, had their part-ex valued or finance offer calculated.
London-based bank Aldermore has launched a dealer services team to grow in the motor retail sector.
Chris Codd has been appointed business development director for the Warranty Group.
Group 1 Automotive has this afternoon announced the acquisition of Spire Automotive.
A car dealer was ordered to pay out £4,000 after his claims about a used Vauxhall Corsa were found to be false – the car breaking down after just 20 miles.
Vauxhall's small crossover, the Mokka, is to be renamed the Mokka X, and gain a facelift and interior upgrade.
Kia Motors (UK) is investing £5 million on promotional activity on television, radio, web and print for the forthcoming Sportage.
Marriott Motor Group's new head of business at its Bury St Edmunds Audi dealership says that he is “excited to start a new challenge”.
THE record-breaking momentum of car registrations during 2015 has continued into the start of the year, with the SSMT confirming an 11-year high of 169,678 for January.
Dealer Now Vauxhall has signed a deal to incorporate Vee24’s live video chat technology into its online customer handling processes.
Dacia has struck up a three-year sponsorship agreement with the Rugby Football League which will see the brand gain exposure as lead sponsor at a string of sporting showdowns.
Hatfields Motor Group has completed the acquisition of Shrewsbury Landrover from Shukers.
British motorists seem to be preparing themselves for the arrival of the autonomous car, with 78% stating that they are comfortable with the idea.
Dealers are facing a new threat to profit margins as research reveals the impact on specialist car finance take-up of low new High Street personal loan rates.
Kia’s new Sportage crossover SUV will cost from £17,995 when it goes on sale on February 5.
New car registrations will rise more modestly in 2016, but things will become more difficult for used car vendors, says Glass’s Rupert Pontin.
Suzuki GB is backing the Dave Leicester Comedy Festival, which runs from today to February 21, by providing five fully liveried S-Cross SZ5 crossovers.
Dick Lovett Group will begin operating its first Aston Martin franchise this summer at Bristol.
Škoda has appointed Henry Williams as its new head of fleet.
More than a fifth of used car customers now ask dealers for proof that they have validated a vehicle’s mileage, reports a new survey* from HPI.
MG has released sketches of its first SUV.
Skoda has released a series of design sketches that give a first glimpse of its future SUV model.
The latest winner of AM's Excellence in Aftersales award is to reveal how creating the ‘wow’ factor has become an art form.
A European survey of more than 30,000 drivers has revealed that Honda is seen as the most reliable car brand.
Vertu Motors has been given planning permission to build a £7.5 million Land Rover dealership in Leeds.
Wilsons Auctions has announced the acquisition of two auction facilities in the north and south of England, bringing its total national footprint to eight facilities.
A used car salesman has been convicted of fraud after admitting making false mileage claims in Auto Trader adverts.
Autoebid has changed ownership following a bid from finance broker Acorn Money.
A former technician at Bristol Street Motors Peugeot Worksop has been appointed as the dealership’s new business manager in charge of its sales team.
