Dealerships that fail to raise the standards of how finance is offered online and on mobile devices run the risk of customers looking elsewhere
Kia UK has appointed Mark Hopkins as its new marketing director as the company pushes towards becoming a top five volume player.
Seat has expanded its Leon range further with the addition of new Cupra models, which will be the fastest front-wheel drive hot hatches on sale in the UK when they become available in March.
Hyundai’s European marketing boss has played down industry figures on UK car sales, claiming that the market is recovering from a ‘desperate decline’ and it is too early to get excited about the rising sales.
Honda is launching a new aftercare package on all of its models called ‘Five’ which includes five years’ servicing, five years’ warranty and five years’ roadside assist for £500.
Car dealers need to maximise their opportunities in 2014 through adopting new lead-generating tools and a renewed focus on finance
Volvo’s new Concept XC Coupe hints at what the Swedish brands next generation models will look like.
The Department for Transport has announced that driverless cars will be tested on UK roads by the end of this year. But what are the implications for motorists and those in the auto trade?
Mercedes-Benz is now offering free accident recovery for all of its car customers, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage or who was at fault.
The largest motor retailers are experiencing strong growth and are beginning to pull away from their smaller rivals, according to new research from accountants and business advisers BDO LLP.
Vauxhall managing director Duncan Aldred believes the growth in new car registrations will continue to 2017.
More people are searching for used luxury cars, executive models and 4x4s, according to statistics from Auto Trader.
Used car values continue to rise in the used car market according to BCA’s latest Pulse report, as December 2013 achieved the highest monthly average since Pulse began reporting in 2005.
UK dealers saw new car registrations increase by 10.8% in 2013 to 2,264,737 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Senior motor finance executives offer their 2014 forecasts.
Vauxhall has added a new 198bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine to its Astra GTC range, priced from £20,995.
Customer ratings and satisfaction survey comments for Honda's 192 UK car dealerships are to be posted online thanks to a partnership with Trading Standards Institute-approved garage comparison site, Motor Codes.
Dealers need to understand the changing psychology of the online consumer if they are to connect rather than disengage consumers in the virtual world, according Professor James Intriligator PhD.
Car dealer group Glyn Hopkin is to invest in a taxi dealership which will open London's Canary Wharf.
A lottery winner who split from her husband a year after they scooped £148 million is living with the car dealer who sold her five vehicles in a buying spree.
Motorline, the Kent-based dealer group, has taken on the Maserati franchise.
Peugeot has revealed the 308 SW, as estate version of the new model launched in the UK this month.
All things point to improved performance for the publicly listed motor retailers in 2014
Andy Palmer, Nissan chief planning officer and executive vice president, has been named in the Queen's New Year Honours List.
Skurrays has been named Dealer of the Year by Saab Parts UK after the business launched an awards programme last year.
Alphabet, the fleet management and leasing company, is predicting electric vehicle sales to more than double over the next three years from 4,200 to 10,000 units, with increased demand from fleets.
Car dealers facing reduced margins in add-on products such as GAP insurance are working with suppliers to ensure compliance before the FCA investigation concludes
Expert advice and dealer case studies from AM's Hit for Six conference on the six crucial aspects of franchised motor retailing: used cars, new cars, finance, insurance, digital and aftersales.
Arnold Clark is launching its January Real Sale used car event with deals on 15,000 cars in its group stock across 200 dealerships.
Kia has revealed another teaser image of its new 2+2 sports car ahead of the Detroit Motor Show in January.
