The new AM100, based on exclusive research was revealed last night revealing, alongside actual financial performance, the confidence of senior executives in the UK vehicle franchised sector.
Roadworthy Bristol has become the 33rd new dealer to join the MG franchise in the past 18-months.
BCA Marketplace has appointed Tim Lampert as chief financial officer.
A car service sting by Trading Standards found "multiple failings" at a Halfords Autocentre site and led to fines and costs totalling almost £47,000.
Douglas Robertson is retiring from the post of chief executive of the Scottish Motor Trade Association, replaced by Sandy Burgess.
To win more company car service contracts, dealer networks need a better understanding of leasing companies’ priorities, said Zenith Leasedrive's Mark Connor.
Car dealers need to look beyond the numbers on showroom visits and focus on customer relationships.
Service plans are not designed to be a hard sell, said Emac's Angela Barrow, but to be an offer – something your customer needs.
Motor retail is failing to provide the convenience customers expect, both online and at physical locations, says Motoring.co.uk managing director Terry Hogan
Motorists have the opportunity to find out whether they car is on a safety recall list.
Swansway Stafford Audi head of business Phil Drury and his wife have won Couples Come Dine With Me.
The first 90 days of employment are critical to reducing sales staff turnover, says Symco.
Motorline Group has opened a new state-of-the-art Maserati dealership in Maidstone, Kent.
Vertu Motors has added to its franchise portfolio with the acquisition of MSB Skoda in Darlington.
Benfield is the only North East based company featured in the latest Sunday Times Top Track 100 table, which ranks Britain’s top 100 private companies by the biggest sales.
Darren Amitrano has joined Stafford Land Rover as the new used sales manager.
Lexus has announced extra savings this summer for private and business customers.
A car dealership director has been accused of allegedly selling a car which did not belong to him and spending the money, Cardiff Crown Court has heard.
Average values for light commercial vehicles rose by £50 in May to £5,558, a rise of 0.9% compared to April, according to BCA.
The current trend in increasing personalisation of cars means that dealers are finding it more difficult to value and sell a growing number of models, says Glass’s.
Perrys Motor Group has won the title of Branded Motors Franchise Dealer of the Year at the eBay Motors’ Awards, held last night.
Seat’s new brand director wants more of his dealers to invest in helping increase the level of corporate car business achieved by his company.
50% of buyers visit more than one dealership when buying their next car, while 67% of those do so on the hunt for a better deal, according to Auto Trader’s Buyer Behaviour Survey.
The government-approved garage scheme Motor Codes has revealed the UK's most trusted garages, as voted by customers of its garage network.
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Car dealers need to see customer relationship management 'as a marathon, not a sprint’, says Emac's Graham Filmer
North West car dealer Vantage Motor Group is increasing its investment in the North West, including the relocation of its Toyota dealership to Morecambe.
AM is to help judge the first industry awards dedicated to video, organised by automotive video technology supplier CitNOW.
Talking to finance directors it is of significant concern that should their company be named and shamed their position in the company may be at risk.
The DVLA's new online system to check driving licences following the abolition of the paper counterpart crashed on the day of its launch yesterday.
