A total of 71% of used car buyers visit a dealer’s website before making their purchase with stock a primary concern.
PSA is creating a ‘hub and spoke’ network of dealer group managed parts suppliers.
Van dealers are expecting an uplift from the first ever TV sponsorship by Mercedes-Benz Vans.
Work has started on Cotswold Motor Group’s flagship BMW, Mini and Motorrad retail centre in Cheltenham, costing around £20 million.
Marshall Motor Holdings has been named by Great Place to Work as one of the UK’s best workplaces.
Toyota and Mazda approved bodyshop Aldon Coachworks has joined the franchised network of Fix Auto UK.
As part of an ongoing programme of improvements to AM’s new website, the search function has been enhanced.
A respected industry chairman has passed away suddenly on the 10th of May, 2015.
Former England cricket captain Graham Gooch is the guest speaker at the next AM Executive Breakfast Club meeting on Friday, July 17.
Toyota has today been announced as a new official partner to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Land Rover UK has shown it is not forgetting its farming roots and has appointed farmer and BBC TV’s Countryfile star Adam Henson as its brand ambassador.
A study by EuroNCAP and ANCAP shows low speed autonomous emergency braking leads to a 38% reduction in real-world rear end crashes.
Eden Motor Group has expanded with its acquisition of a Hyundai franchise from West London Motor Group.
The Lotus brand centre in London’s Piccadilly has been refitted to include a fully interactive sports car configurator.
AM is asking senior decision-makers in franchised dealer groups to look behind the headlines that have for more than three years championed the success in the new car market.
Digital car retailer Rockar Hyundai has seen 100,000 visitors to its store in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre since opening its doors six months ago.
South West dealer Murray Group is holding a launch event for its £750,000 refurbishment of a Volkswagen centre this weekend.
New top-specification models badged Vignale are Ford's latest tool for slowing customer desertion to the German brands.
Car dealers are being warned of the impact of forthcoming EU law on their freedoms to contact consumers – and the massive financial risk of ignoring them.
Toyota and Nissan are recalling 6.5 million cars globally due to an airbag safety issue.
Consumers are finding the search for car finance more confusing than ever – with many spending more time researching their next phone than motor finance.
Car dealer Vertu Motors has this morning reported a 23% increase in turnover and profit before tax up 33% year-on-year for the 12 months to February 28.
A new company has been launched in London offering to deliver used cars to customers.
Audi has revealed the concept for a 600bhp TT, the clubsport turbo.
Mazda is aiming for 25% growth in fleet sales in 2015/16.
Number of nearly new cars in the retail market has nearly doubled in the last six months, indicating that manufacturers are pre-registering increasing numbers.
Car buyers are prepared to pay 32% more for a car than they were two years ago, a sign of rising consumer confidence.
Achieving a plan for every customer, tailored to their needs and wishes, may sound like hard work, but it is entirely possible. And the reward is mighty.
Ford has introduced a new service app for its drivers providing local information and emergency advice, plus the ability to locate a dealer and book a service.
