Bentley has not yet recovered ground lost during the recession in terms of UK sales, but it seems certain to exceed 2013’s total registrations of 930, and the confirmation of a new SUV in the future is expected to increase its customer base.
The Audi network has hovered around the 120 sites mark for many years, but both sales and market share have been on a consistent upward trajectory.
The Aston Martin network has been relatively stable, despite dwindling UK sales as the recession took hold.
Restructuring of the Fiat Group has left Alfa Romeo treading water for the past few years, but the launch of a new halo product - the 4C sportscar, and its future plans suggest there could be real growth in the next few years.
Does the elimination of a physical channel which provides the customer with the opportunity to make cross-brand comparisons strengthen the hand of the network operators by filling some (presumably) open points, or does it just push more consumers online to price comparison sites?
A car dealer who altered MoT certificates and lied about mileage and the condition of vehicles in advertisements has been jailed.
In a pilot initiative Colin Appleyard Cars is set to open an "unmanned" car sales showroom where customers will browse and choose their car without seeing a sales executive.
Price parity clauses between motor insurers and price comparison websites are being banned after the competition regulator ruled they restricted competition and led to higher car insurance premiums overall.
Manheim has announced a new contract with Volvo Cars, enabling the Swedish car manufacturer to introduce the latest technology in used car systems into 26 countries including the UK.
Two E-Class Mercedes-Benz cars have been stolen in a daytime raid on a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Hertford.
Two unregistered performance cars were stolen from Aberdeen's Audi dealership earlier this month.
The all-new Caffyns Skoda dealership in Tunbridge Wells is open for business.
Volkswagen will reveal an all-wheel drive Golf Alltrack during the Paris Motor Show next week.
Vertu Motors has opened Infiniti Centre Newcastle, which is the 10th Infiniti centre in the UK and the first in the North East.
Half of Britain’s motorists neglect vital vehicle maintenance checks including oil, tyres and lights – all essential to ensuring the safety of their cars.
Planning permission has been granted for a new HR Owen car showroom and aftersales facility near Manchester Airport.
Volkswagen has unveiled the Tristar, a concept vehicle that hints at future development of its Transporter brand.
Dealers looking for assurances on what is required to ensure they meet Financial Conduct Authority’s rules on motor finance selling are invited to take part in a free webinar.
The real issue is that developing a genuinely new car costs several hundred million pounds. Lotus has neither the volume to generate cash for R&D nor the prestige to charge high prices.
Leasing firm Ogilvie Fleet has taken delivery of two Tesla Model S pure electric cars which are being loaned to customers to increase understanding of electric vehicles as company cars.
“There’s so much untapped power to increase sales in a dealer’s DMS if only they would use it."
Citroen will display a concept car at the Paris Motor Show which signals the future of its DS brand.
A Watford car trader has been convicted of stealing more than £23,000 in a benefit fraud scam lasting four years.
PSA Peugeot Citroën has selected Cornerstone OnDemand's cloud-based talent management software, including solutions for learning, as the foundation for its new paperless and virtual academies.
It is exceptionally naïve to believe that this audience are communicating to friends and family daily about a range of topics, except the next car they are thinking of buying - the second largest purchase they will ever make.
A lack of models, particularly in segments it used to be strong in, has led to year-on-year decline in the Honda brand. Its reputation for technological innovation has also paled as a result.
CitNow, the video software solution for the automotive industry, has secured £1.2 million in growth capital funding from Santander’s 'breakthrough' programme.
Financial incentives for motorists and dealers alike may push September into the car registration record books. But behind the scenes, many dealers are increasingly unhappy about the pressure to increase new car sales.
Eco City Vehicles has suspended trading in its shares after warning the stock market its subsidiary One80 is facing administration.
Group Lotus, the British sports car maker, may reduce its workforce by more than a quarter to cut costs.
