1994 – 2014 - 2034 A Long Term Perspective on Car Distribution: 20 years back, 20 years forward By Eric Le Gendre, incoming Chairman, ICDP
The Government should pay greater attention to motor retailers because of their numbers and the amount they contribute to the UK economy.
The International Car Distribution Programme (ICDP) has announced that Eric le Gendre has taken the position of chairman following Professor Dr Hans Gerhard-Seeba’s retirement in September after 14 years.
IMI has celebrated the achievements of automotive professionals, students and training providers at its Outstanding Achievers Awards ceremony, held for the first time at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire.
Following a report by BBC Radio, HPI has warned the motor trade that action will be taken against ‘HPI check’ imposters.
Facebook fans are not necessarily the best advocates for your business, according to Marshall Manson, managing director, EAME, at digital consultancy Social@Ogilvy.
Vantage Motor Group has become one of the first UK franchise dealer groups to launch a professional motorsport team.
Masters Mitsubishi dealership in Surrey has moved into new premises to meet an increased demand from customers.
Audi, Peugeot and Volkswagen have topped research by the Internet Advertising Bureau UK (IAB), which found the three auto brands are the top performing on mobile in the UK.
BCA Marketplace has stopped plans for an initial public offering.
Renault Retail Group (RRG) has appointed Richard Hemming as managing director of its UK operations.
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Motability Operations has launched a business briefing programme for dealers across the UK.
Dealers who want to lead the consumer-focused cultural change the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) era is hailing in F&I product sales will need to consider employing a compliance manager, F&I expert Adrian Foster predicted.
International dealer group Inchcape said this morning that, despite pressure on margins it is confident it will outperform the market - and remains committed to what it calls its top five priorities.
Vertu Motors is to open its fifth Renault and Dacia car dealership, at Nottingham, early next year.
Japanese premium carmaker Infiniti is to offer drop-in test drives to consumers during Music Cube events at London's Westfield shopping centres.
DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a five-year contract with Volvo Cars to handle its aftermarket parts warehousing and distribution to more than 120 dealers across the UK.
Jeep UK returns to London this weekend to continue its sponsorship of the NFL International Series.
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An internal audit of FCA compliance led car dealer Vertu Motors to halt sales of GAP insurance at two of its dealerships in September.
Parts distributor Euro Car Parts has announced that 14 of the 27 branches it acquired from KPMG, the administrators for Unipart Automotive, are open for business.
Global information services company, Experian, has published its Used Car Sales Index which shows that sales fell by 3% compared to the same quarter last year.
Iveco launches the 'Daily Club' - a VIP club that offers many advantages to customers who purchase the new Daily.
The government is to clamp down on nuisance text messages and calls, according to The Independent.
Sales of electric cars and other plug-in vehicles continue to increase, with a record number of people taking advantage of government grants.
Accountant UHY Hacker Young has announced the addition of David Kendrick and Paul Daly to their automotive sector team in Manchester.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling for licensing of the automotive retail sector following research revealing almost three quarters of motorists think that it already exists.
The first ever Fulham FC Business Club event was hosted by Fiat’s flagship dealer group Motor Village last Thursday, as part of its role as official car partner to the football club.
Mike Gadd has taken the helm as vice president of retail DMS at Pentana.
