Nissan was the first car brand to respond to news of a royal pregnancy.
A further 24 jobs have been saved with the acquisition by The Parts Alliance of three former Unipart Automotive (UA) branches in the South West.
The UK economy only emerged from its flat-lining malaise late last year and real incomes are still being squeezed but new car sales are booming.
The number of new car derivatives has quadrupled in the past five years, from 1,083 during 2009 to 4,403 last year, said to be leading to "large increases" in new car prices.
Volvo's first all-digital car sale saw all 1,927 individually numbered, limited First Edition model of the new XC90 sell out in 47 hours.
Dealer group Cambria said today its full-year results look set to be ahead of current market forecasts and it continues to "perform well".
Average used car values reached record levels for the second month running in August according to BCA's latest Pulse report.
Mini is launching what it claims is the biggest tailored cinema campaign ever in the UK that will see the car marque create 147 different versions of an ad tailored to the dealership nearest the cinema.
After eight years at the Finance & Leasing Association, Paul Harrison, head of motor finance, will leave in November to take up a new car finance role at Auto Trader.
Figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the value of new car finance provided to consumers in dealerships grew by 13% in July, compared with the same month in 2013.
Kia Motors has launched a video content campaign for its Carens MPV that follows two real families testing the seven seater car's capabilities.
Nigel McMinn, managing director of dealer group Lookers has become the latest resident of dealer land to get an ice cold soaking for charity.
Andy Palmer is leaving Nissan after 23 years to take the post of chief executive at British luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin.
There were 72,163 new cars registered in August, a 9.4% rise on August 2013 and the 30th consecutive month of growth.
Mazda has launched its fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 in Barcelona. It will go on sale in Europe in 2015.
BCA has announced the appointment of Robert Hazelwood as commercial director for the company’s UK operations effective from September 8 2014.
Buckinghamshire car dealer Platts Motor Company has installed the DealerPro DMS from Pentana Solutions.
Tesla is aiming for dramatic UK sales growth, but franchised dealers and aftersales profits are not part of the American electric car maker's business plan.
Is it wiser to focus on maximum margin or swiftest stock turn in used car sales.
An award-winning company in the north-east has become the latest dealer to join the Mitsubishi network.
Citroen has become the first manufacturer to sign up to a prospecting tool added to the Touchpoint dealer marketing system from MarketingFile.
Land Rover dealers will offer the Discovery Sport model from below £30,000 when the new seven-seater SUV arrives in 2015.
BMW, Mitsubishi, Nissan and Tesla are going head to head for an award from the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership.
National car dealer group Lookers has named Jobco-op as a strategic partner for its recruitment needs.
Nationwide Accident Repair Services has won a competitive tender for a contract with Allianz Insurance worth around £10m annually.
A new, exclusive UK supply agreement has been signed between Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres and LKQ Coatings to provide its support network of 87 repairers with a range of refinishing products and parts.
Dealer group Stoneacre has built a new dedicated website and rebranded its sub prime vehicle finance business, ClearwayCarFinance.
Motorpoint has teamed up with Clyde 1 to give away free fuel to motorists next week in Glasgow.
Fiat UK has appointed Francis Bleasdale to the newly created role of fleet and used car director.
Stoneacre Motor Group has added a third Mazda dealership, with a brand new showroom in Hull.
