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.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has appointed Jason Moseley as executive director with the responsibility for the National Association of Bodyshops and the Vehicle Builders Repairers Association.
Martins Group has appointed Andrew Railton as head of its Volkswagen business.
The RAC is preparing to offer the motor trade market history checks for a £1 in an attempt claim a share of a market it believes is worth up to £25 million a year.
Dealers have to make risk management a core part of the test drive process to keep employees and customers safe on the road, AM research has shown.
Market analyst Zeus Capital has predicted a strong set of financial results amid deteriorating share prices for Pendragon – a week before the group issues its official 2015 accounts.
Nissan’s dealers now have a stronger part to play in encouraging more consumers to adopt electric vehicles.
Kia was celebrating sales success after 1,500 orders were placed for the new Sportage during its first weekend on sale.
Mini Financial Services is serving up a new insurance solution MINI Hatch drivers which charges on a pay-per-mile basis after the first 6,000 miles.
Luxury and supercar dealer H.R. Owen will offer customers a complete supercar repair service following the purchase of leading body shop Bodytechnics.
Swansway Group have done the double-double after its Crewe Volkswagen dealership was named Volkswagen’s retailer of the year and the group was named the manufacturer’s Best Retail Group – for the second year in a row.
Inchcape has announced the appointment of Richard Howes as the group's new chief financial officer ahead of John McConnell's exit.
