Lookers plc has kicked off 2016 by celebrating the 1,160 years of loyal service of its 27 longest serving staff.
Skoda dealer Neil Simpson is set to return to the MSA British Rally Championship for the first time in 16 years – driving a Skoda UK-supported Fabia R5.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has said that testing of its vehicles’ emissions systems by French authorities returned an ‘absence of abnormalities’.
MG Motor UK is calling on dealers to join its expanding network after celebrating a 35% growth.
Used car service plans have been hailed as a major opportunity for the year ahead following an annual research survey carried out by EMaC.
The Audi A4 claimed the the overall Car of the Year accolade at this year’s What Car? Awards on a night which saw the Volkswagen Group dominate proceedings with eight of 19 category wins.
An about face by European authorities means dealer marketers and service centres fearing the worst from a forthcoming data law now have reason to be far more optimistic.
Jaguar Land Rover is the best place to work in corporate Britain, according to a survey of thousands of employees carried out for Bloomberg.
Renault shares have experienced a dramatic slump on the Paris stock exchange following an investigation into the way it uses exhaust emissions technology.
Carwow has raised £12.5 million from investors, including Spotify and Dropbox backers Accel Partners.
The battle for captive auto finance business in the future will be won – or lost – in the world of digital real estate.
Point of sale car finance sales benefiting from the ‘continuing strength of consumer confidence’, comments FLA after sharp market growth in November.
Euro NCAP has announced its list of the safest new cars of the past 12 months as the rise of autonomous braking and success in a new frontal safety test yielding top results.
Arnold Clark Automobiles, Europe’s largest independent car dealer, has opened a new Motorstore branch in Wigan.
Dealers can obtain exclusive new insight into the importance of test drives and the opportunities and risks they pose in a new AM initiative.
Cambria Group has reported that it is 'maintaining momentum' following its success in the last financial year, with dealer acquisitions and rising sales bolstering its financial outlook.
RRG Group is preparing for the official reopening of its Rochdale Skoda dealership following a £400,000 makeover.
Data and analytics will be key business drivers for successful dealers who will eventually employ their own data scientists.
Mitsubishi UK is Startin the year as it means to go on, with its recent growth backed up with the opening of its 12th new dealership in the past 12 months.
2015 marked the continued rise in point of sale motor finance, with over 80% of consumers choosing dealer-based POS finance to purchase new cars in the 12 months to October 2015 (according to the Finance & Leasing Association).
Mitsubishi and Isuzu dealership Midgley Motor Cars has teamed up with a nearby hotel to showcase its vehicles via an off-road driving experience.
New jobs will be created as two high-flying dealers prepare to expand their Jaguar and Land Rover dealerships to accommodate a ‘surge in demand’.
Marshall Motor Holdings said it has seen improvement in its profitability and is set to meet its expectations for 2015. It is reported to be in a strong position for more acquisitions.
Manheim saw the lowest mileage ex-fleet cars for at least 12 months selling at its auctions in December, with vehicles sold having an average of 55,494 miles on the clock.
A Jeep dealership has been recognised with the brand’s New Dealer Outstanding Contribution award, despite operating in ‘less than ideal premises’ ahead of the opening of a new facility.
Dealers should move quickly to update their web browsers or risk leaving the ‘door open for malicious attacks’, warns iVendi.
Finance broker Dealerplus is offering a full market loan comparison service as part of its new website and refreshed dealer finance software, the Dealer Hub.
Moneyway, the motor finance arm of AIM-listed Secure Trust Bank, has appointed Gaynor Atkinson and Lee Fountain as account managers.
Blurred lines are emerging between new and used car buyers as customers become more easily influenced by running costs and finance offers, according to Motors.co.uk.
The North American International Motor Show is in full swing in Detroit, with electric drivetrains and vehicle connectivity topping the agenda.
