Car dealer group Vospers is to add the Seat franchise to its portfolio for the first time.
Plans have been submitted to redevelop the current home of Perrys' Vauxhall and Kia car dealerships in Preston into a supermarket and gym.
Construction has begun of a new home for Inchcape's Volkswagen car dealership in Exeter.
Car sales website carcliq.co.uk and vehicle valuation experts CAP have joined forces to help match car buyers with car dealers.
Autorola UK is introducing a direct debit only policy for trade buyers to reduce the time taken between buying a used car online and it being delivered.
A second legal action has been launched against carmakers over the claimed fuel economy performance of their cars.
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Vehicle remarketing company CD Auction Group is to create a new trading division to better serve its franchised and independent used car customers.
Auto Trader has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering of its shares, on the London Stock Exchange.
Suzuki has announced that it has issued a shipment of modified brake components for the Celerio model to car dealers.
Budgen Motors has opened its first MG dealership in the form of a £1million new showroom in Telford, Shropshire.
Personal preference for an iPhone or Android smartphone could soon dictate the car choice of younger buyers, predicts Glass's.
A recent survey by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a large percentage of women are uncomfortable when it comes to having their car serviced, with one of the main worries being cost.
Fix Auto UK, the country’s largest network of single-branded independently owned bodyshops, is creating a new network dedicated to the rapid repair of damaged vehicles.
The aftersales team at car dealer Charters Peugeot in Aldershot has invested in two machines which enable them to offer an engine deep clean service.
Following the collapse of the car manufacturer in 2002, Jensen is back with a limited-edition GT model.
City Auction Group has reported that its inaugural auction at Rockingham was a huge success, with over 100 franchised and independent dealers in attendance.
When Gerard Nieuwenhuys started as managing director of Sytner, employees numbered about 3,000. Today that figure is close to 7,000, with staff turnover of approximately 15% – an industry-leading figure.
Ray Sommerville, with 40 years in the auto retail industry, guided Perrys through a recovery phase after a management buy-out and his quick and decisive action saw Perrys suffer less than many during the recession.
John Clark Motor Group has gone through growing pains, the judges said, and the family-owned business emerged stronger, with staff that share the family’s passion.
Ford has brought excellent engineering, dynamics and technology into the mainstream, with a broad series of products that can target the premium brand down-sizer just as capably as the consumer buying their first new car.
Despite its relatively small size, Perrys’ digital influence via its website and intense social media activity goes way beyond that of its much larger peers.
If ever there were any doubts about the continued value of long-standing, family-owned businesses and their importance in the motor trade, then John Clark Motor Group would strongly refute them.
While ranked 57th in the recent AM100, Day’s beats all other dealers for return on sales, profit per staff member and profit per outlet.
Swansway achieved the triple at this year's AM Awards with this accolade for Jane Hargreaves and for the second year in this category men have been put in their place – second place.
Mercedes-Benz UK has beaten its personal best for the past two years, taking new car registrations to almost 125,000 units in 2014. Strong PCP offers and more affordable small cars have transformed the franchise, and its dealers value it highly.
For much of 2014, Crewe Seat was number one in Seat’s balanced score card ‘S Power’ league. Turnover has increased 141% in three years and operating profit has gone from £1,472 to £384,000 over the same period.
The Jaguar F-Type Coupé is a machine of incredible allure and offers great value when compared with German rivals. It is deserving of this year’s AM Award for New Car of the Year.
A new management team, new technology and the acquisition of the used car-focused Broughtons Group has transformed the success of HR Owen's used car operation.
The depth and breadth of the Ford Fiesta range means there is a car suited to everyone, from the cost-conscious novice driver seeking an insurance-friendly, stylish runabout to the thrill-seeker buying a one-year-old Fiesta ST.
