Sales of new cars in Europe have increased for a third consecutive month, with 18 of the 30 markets included achieving growth in November.
The success car buyers are likely to have in haggling with car dealers varies by 24%, according to consumer research, with the most generous discounts coming from Volvo, Citroen and Renault dealers.
The franchise system means that it is generally the dealers who make the investments in property, whilst the manufacturers dictate, but rarely fund, the scale and style of that investment.
In the 12 months to October, showroom loans advanced by Finance & Leasing Association members to private new car buyers remained steady at 74.2%, said head of research and chief economist Geraldine Kilkelly.
Premia Solutions are one of seven new companies to support the 2014 AM Awards by sponsoring the Business Leader of the Year category.
Money-saving marketing schemes could be the key to success for lenders and dealers as retail buyers strive to buy cars while rising energy and other bills add to pressure on disposable incomes.
A cultural change among dealers over the past year has introduced far more creativity in marketing campaigns and finance packages to support used car sales.
November’s new car registrations took the market past the full-year 2012 total.
Lookers has acquired Volkswagen Van Centre Glasgow from KPMG, the administrators appointed to former owner, Verve Limited, for an undisclosed sum.
The Competition Commission’s provisional findings on the £11 billion private motor insurance market have found that it is not working well for motorists and it is now looking at ways to reduce the cost of premiums.
The wholesale used car market could be moving towards a ‘perfect storm’ of tight vehicle supply and rising retail demand.
Despite dealer and manufacturer attempts to take aftersales share back from the independent garages and high street fast fit operators, the fact remains that the independent sector has seen servicing retention accelerate dramatically.
Jay Nagley looks at Chrysler Jeep and suggests that its opportunities in the UK are limited by its US-centric approach.
Car makers are being given a key role in speeding up the adoption of digital radio in the UK after the Government said it had scrapped its 2015 deadline with the switchover from FM.
Franchised dealer group Skurrays has launched a series of bespoke websites created by automotive specialist Responsive Digital.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has again expressed concern about its members’ ability to access manufacturer technical information.
Chrysler Jeep’s new UK boss, Steve Zanlunghi, faces an uphill battle to rescue the ailing American brands
Auto Trader has unveiled a new logo (pictured), part of a modernisation plan under its new boss.
Yorkshire-based Meridian Motor Group, which trades under the Vantage brand, has appointed Jon Banner as brand director for its Toyota and Lexus centres.
The seven-car shortlist for the 2014 Car of the Year (CotY] award has been announced.
As average used car values have surged to record levels during 2013, BCA suggests next year could bring more of the same in the used car market as the availability of retail quality used cars is likely to remain limited.
Mercedes-Benz will launch its new C-Class in the UK in spring 2014 and the new model will be key to helping the premium brand compete with Audi and BMW.
Audi has the most efficient new car retail network in the UK.
Nissan has sold 3,000 units of its Leaf electric vehicle in the UK since it went on sale in 2011.
Family-owned WH Brand has taken on the MG franchise covering the Spalding and Peterborough area in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.
McLaren is developing windscreen technology to replace windscreen wipers on its new models.
Thousands of diesel car drivers could be faced with a surprise breakdown brought about by an issue with the quality of diesel fuel being sold on forecourts throughout the country, reports the RAC.
The average UK motor dealer made a profit of just over £9,000 in October.
The average dealership salary in the UK was £41,000 in 2013, a fall of 5% on 2012 (£43k) - and 9% compared to 2011 (£45k).
Leading figures from the automotive industry showed real generosity at the 2013 BEN Ball, as they were treated to numbers from hit Beatles musical, Let It Be.
