European new-car sales in November saw the 27th consecutive month of growth with volumes up 13.5%, the second highest this year.
CAP looks at the challenges in sourcing used stock for dealers across the UK, using research exclusive to AM.
Car dealer group Lookers has announced that Sally Cabrini has been appointed as a non-executive director with effect from January 1 2016.
Britain’s car makers delivered a strong performance in November as manufacturing output rose 9.3%, according to SMMT figures.
Tim Heavisides is stepping down from the chief executive’s post at Car Care Plan Group at the end of this year.
Volkswagen has been given the go ahead by German authorities to begin the “remedial” fixes required for the approximate 8.5 million cars across Europe, including the UK, affected by emission cheat software.
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) found that average sales price in November increased by 3.6% from the previous month – from £5,441 to £5,637.
Victims of Storm Desmond are being given a helping hand on the road to recovery by a big-hearted dealership which is giving away free cars via Facebook.
Wessex Garages has converted its former Bristol dealership site to become the south west’s largest stockist of used Nissans.
Motor finance technology specialist iVendi have made eight new appointments in just two months as part of the business’ expansion plans.
Porsche’s dealers have held customer launches for the new 911 sports car, including Peter Vardy’s Porsche Centre Aberdeen which drew more than 250 customers.
Lexus is all set to inject some Hollywood glamour into its promotional activities as it enters into a creative collaboration with Hollywood actor and producer Jude Law to launch its 2016 RX SUV.
MG Motor UK has exceeded its 2014 sales by 33% with a total of 3,000 registrations for 2015 before the year-end.
Vertu Motors’ new strategy development director, Martin Wastie, is looking forward to a “bright future” with the firm.
Dealers need to build a community on various social media platforms if they are to be developed as successful commercial channels.
The record for longest time a used car has been listed on Auto Trader has been revealed.
Arnold Clark has opened the biggest dealership in the Renault Group UK dealer network – a 15,823sq-ft facility at its new Hillington headquarters.
Ocean Automotive has been listed in the Top 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain after projecting a 329% rise in turnover over five years.
Smart has unveiled the cabriolet version of its fortwo hatchback ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms early next year.
The Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Cabriolet is set to be the German brand's flagship high performance open-top tourer when it reaches UK showrooms next summer.
Renault UK has launched a 26-strong specialist dealer network dedicated to its Renaultsport performance brand.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has put the fourth-generation Caddy Life, Caddy panel van and sixth-generation Caravelle on sale with a petrol engine.
The former car supermarket brand Carcraft has been resurrected as an on-line offering.
Swansway Group new recruit Mike Jeffs claims his decision to join the business was all down to "brotherly love".
UHY Hacker Young has expanded its automotive team further with addition of Paul Dobson into its management team.
Cap is ending print editions of its valuation guides CAP Black Book, CAP Grey Book and CAP Red Book to focus on its digital information and services.
Alternatively fuelled cars are showing the highest year-on-year price increase in the used market of all fuel types. The average prices for diesel cars has fallen below petrol for the first time.
The Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has upgraded Vauxhall's voluntary recall of Zafira B cars to a safety recall following fires in some vehicles.
J T Hughes is preparing to close one of its four branches in Shropshire as the dealership makes way for a Lidl supermarket.
McLaren Automotive has announced the appointment its sixth UK dealership – McLaren Bristol.
