UK car production increased by 17.4% in October to 160,854 units, the largest monthly increase so far this year according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Blue Bell BMW in Wilmslow and Crewe hosted a 'spectacular' event for the launch of the new BMW X5 at Somerford Park Farm with a thrilling off-road test drive experience.
Porsche has revealed its new Macan crossover model ahead of its launch in the UK in the summer.
Oxford-based DMS provider Ebbon-Dacs has continued its recruitment drive which has seen four new members of staff appointed at its DMS division in recent weeks.
Beadles Group has taken on the Kia franchise and with a Red Cube dealership in Coulsdon, South London.
The IMI has appointed Graham Smith OBE FIMI as its new president.
Used car market continued buoyant trend in October 2013, but conversion rates fell
The Jaguar F-Type Coupe will go on sale in the UK in the summer and will be available with a high performance R model.
Volkswagen is recalling 2.6 million cars worldwide due to a range of potential problems, which include lights and leaking fuel lines on certain models, and an issue affecting its seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
Mini has today unveiled the new Mini Hatch, the car which has defined a segment since 2001.
The new registration plate change in September is extending to two months, not just one month according to online remarketing specialist Autorola UK.
Peugeot UK has announced changes to its senior management, effective from January 1.
Ford main dealer group Peoples has marked its 30th anniversary by doubling its profits for the last financial year.
Ford Retail Group has conducted a review of its operations in Northern Ireland.
A franchised dealership in Sussex may face a fight for permission to expand.
Hyundai will get its face made up as its new design chief sets out on his task to put clear space between it and sister brand Kia.
Renault’s electric supermini ZOE is now flying even higher after being adopted at the RSPB’s headquarters.
The average UK dealer made a profit of £67,000 in September boosted by customers heading to showrooms in the plate-change month.
The answer is: yes but the spoils will be greater for those who best manage the basics and act on the different market forces which will come into play.
ŠKODA expects to end this year with global sales of between 950-980,000, confident that the figure could top the one million mark for the first time in its history in 2014 as it heads towards its target of 1.5m sales by 2018.
Despite increasing global sales and factory output hitting capacity, Kia has no plans to add any new plants in the near future. The emphasis instead will be on improving quality and brand image.
An unprecedented level of staff donations to Ben has seen Cambria Automobiles awarded the 'platinum' quality mark for its support for the automotive charity.
In the best financial news for years, the Bank of England has declared that the UK recovery has finally ‘taken hold’, with the economy now ‘growing robustly’.
Alfa Romeo is offering £2,000 off its Alfa MiTo 1.4 TB MultiAir 170 bhp Quadrifoglio to retail customers as part of its 90 year anniversary of the performance badge.
Tesla’s Model S all electric saloon will be priced from £49,900 (which includes the £5,000 Government plug-in car grant) and right hand models will arrive in the UK before the end of March 2014.
The UK’s recovering economy is boosting consumer confidence, with 44% of motorists looking to change their car next year, according to consumer research from motoring.co.uk.
Lexus, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz are the best franchises for retaining service customers within the franchised dealer network, according to a new study by Warranty Direct.
Peugeot’s new performance focussed RCZ R will be priced from £31,995 and is available to order from November 18.
Nissan’s new Qashqai will be priced from £17,595 when it goes on sale in the UK in January.
Independent invoice finance provider Positive Cashflow Finance has highlighted an increase in the number of SMEs using alternative finance.
