Just Car Clinics has added another two bodyshops to its accident repair network, entering Scotland for the first time.
Ford’s market share has gradually dropped in the last three years due to a conscious decision to focus on longer-cycle business, says Ford of Britain managing director Mark Ovenden.
Vantage Motor Group has acquired David Ian Skoda in Morecambe – its first Skoda dealership – boosting group turnover by £8 million from £215m to £223m and increasing its network of sites to 21.
Nissan is to create a three-tier structure to its corporate dealer network as it looks to enhance service levels for van fleet customers.
Car dealers will not be expected to invest in stand-alone stores for the DS brand, according to vice president of global sales and marketing Arnaud Ribault.
Peugeot Citroën has put its vehicle damage assessors through a training programme with Audatex to help ensure assessments are right first time.
Car dealer group Lookers has announced its results, reporting a sixth year of successive profit growth and a record performance in its motor division.
The battle for SUV and crossover buyers looks set to move into a new phase as carmakers previewed their new model lines at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.
Mazda’s retail network will complete its car dealer corporate identity programme this year as the manufacturer looks to improve the quality of the customer experience.
Car dealer Sytner has beaten household names such as American Express, McDonald's and Iceland in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Demand for final models of the Land Rover Defender, due to end production in December, means that supplies could run short after the summer.
Vauxhall is not interested in ending four decades of UK new car market domination by Ford.
Woodford Lexus in Essex has loaned former Eastenders actress Daniella Westbrook a car for a year after upsetting her on Twitter.
Finance provider Black Horse has reported year-on-year net lending growth of 45% to £6.8 billion in 2014 delivering its strongest year yet.
Automotive training company RTS Group has appointed Kathryn Searle to its board as director of learning and development.
Renault-Nissan chief executive Carlos Ghosn has called news that Apple could become a car manufacturer "good news".
Car dealer Stoneacre Motor Group has revealed it has written £1.6 million worth of finance through its lending arm.
Poor provision of careers advice is an obstacle to economic growth warns the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
Charles Eveson, managing director of Oxfordshire-based authorised Ford repairer Kernahan Service will reveal lessons learned from nearly 40 years in the franchised and independent sector at the AM Aftersales Conference in April.
Family-run car dealer Batchelors of Ripon has expanded to take on the Mitsubishi franchise.
Automotive manufacturers will need a new breed of leaders to succeed in a prolonged period of “slow growth and rapid change”, according to a new global study of senior automotive industry executives from leadership consulting firm Korn Ferry.
Consumers are 'not quite, but nearly ready' to purchase a car online without visiting a showroom first, according to Peoples' managing director Brian Gilda.
Mercedes-Benz has taken the place of Land Rover as the franchise dealers value most.
A five year service plan for just £475 is one of the aftersales retention tools being deployed by Jaguar's car dealer network on launch of the new Jaguar XE executive saloon.
After launching its Lagonda model exclusively for the Middle East, luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin now says the car will be offered to global markets.
Car valeting specialist Motorclean has branches out into Scotland, adding 11 sites in the first quarter of 2015.
Nigel Clibbens has joined The Car Finance Company as its chief financial officer.
Car dealer Lookers has opened its new Ford Transit Centre in Sheffield, with a newly refurbished showroom, elevated aftersales standards and extended opening hours.
Given the lack of HMRC activity employers who operate this arrangement may have not reviewed their processes to ensure that these meet fully with what is required. Getting this wrong could lead to an unwelcome tax bill on the part of the employer.
Motor finance provider Alphera Financial Services has unveiled a new seven-day underwriting solution to further support its retailer and broker partners.
