Motor retail veteran Peter Jones has today joined the board of Vertu Motors.
A look back at the most popular automotive retail stories reported on am-online from March and April 2014
A look back at the most popular automotive retail stories reported on am-online from January and February 2014
Management information systems can streamline processes and increase profits and customer satisfaction in all areas of car dealerships.
Britain's booming new car market may be getting most of the attention, but assessing, refurbishing and remarketing older stock can still significantly boost a dealer’s profit margins
The biggest new car discount in Britain over Christmas is on a Volvo S80, new research by What Car?’s Target Price team can reveal.
What are the industry’s hopes and fears for 2015? What are the challenges and opportunities, for manufacturers, dealers and the market itself? We asked some of the UK’s key players.
Franchised motor retailer The Blade Group has signed up its second bodyshop to the Fix Auto franchise.
A survey has revealed that 43% of dealers think that new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules will have no impact on finance sold in showrooms, with a further 19% expecting the impact of the changes to be positive.
Stoneacre Motor Group has acquired Staffordshire-based dealer Randle Motor Group, gaining two Peugeot sites and a Suzuki dealership.
“I’d concentrate on the basics. It’s very easy to get wrapped up in the sales growth and forget about processes. Ensuring staff have the right levels of training and understanding of the products is one of the best ways to ensure customer satisfaction.”
The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is the UK implementation of new EU legislation requiring a mandatory programme of energy audits for ‘large enterprises’.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has decided to push back its abolition of the driving licence paper counterpart until June 8, 2015.
An compelling entry price point, lower CO2 and extra equipment including full LED front and rear lighting are hoped to put the revised Infiniti Q70 on more consumers' consideration lists in 2015.
In a survey held by our sister brand, Autotrader.com in the USA, 40% of respondents said they would like to spend more time in a car during a test drive to help them to fully evaluate all the vehicle’s technology and safety features.
Availability of original equipment spare parts for Saabs has been assured after an acquisition by Orio AB, formerly Saab Automobile Parts AB.
Fiat has announced that the order books for its new 500x ‘Opening Edition’ are now open.
Dealer group Swansway has given its support to 20 charities as it plays Father Christmas to children in its local communities.
The largest Nissan dealer group in the UK, West Way Nissan has now expanded its reach in the North West of England by opening a new site in Altrincham, acquired from Vertu Motors.
Hyundai is supporting the national charity for single homeless people; Crisis, by supplying vehicles for use by its team of volunteers in London over Christmas.
Ford of Britain's wholly owned dealer group TrustFord has announced the appointment of Steve Hood as chairman and chief executive officer.
Ford has formed a partnership with the Ford Ranger and action sports and entertainment tours; Arenacross UK.
A car dealer has been told to pay back more than £6 million or face seven years in jail.
Barclays Partner Finance ran a ‘Drive for Good’ campaign throughout October and November to raise money for good causes.
First released in 2012, the third-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a seriously stunning car, especially when compared to its predecessors; although, it was really about time the manufacturer gave the model this much-needed re-design.
Advice from the expert speakers at AM's F&I Compliance Conference on meeting and conforming to industry-regulating bodies
The Toyota Prius is the fastest used car off the forecourt for December.
The January 'Fit for '15' issue of AM - Automotive Management is out now.
Specification and pricing details have been revealed for the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint.
What Car? has revealed the shortlist for its 2015 Car of the Year Award.
