Rapid expansion of model variations in the car market is posing the risk of growing confusion for tomorrow’s used car trade, according to CAP Automotive.
Building a sustainable insurance business should be embedded in the culture of the dealership, according to Chris Codd, head of sales at MAPFRE ABRAXAS.
BEN, the automotive industry charity, has announced that David Prescott, MBE, FCIS, former deputy chief executive, has died following a short battle with cancer.
Skoda has confirmed the pricing for its Rapid and Rapid Spaceback Greenline models, which start at £17,535 and £17,195.
Used car website Trusted Dealers has launched a car buyer and mediation and arbitration helpline and free used car buyers' guide.
Derbyshire-based Pentagon Motor Group has agreed to acquire Grimshaws Vauxhall, which includes two sites in Manchester and a corporate fleet division in Horwich near Bolton, for an undisclosed sum.
Lexus has revealed its new RC Coupe ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show later this month.
The modern dealer needs to transform into an internet car retailer in every sense if they want to succeed in a digital age where consumers are powered with more information than ever, according to Deltapoint’s Tim Marriott.
Suzuki has extended its VAT free campaign on the Alto city car until the end of the year.
ASE chairman Mike Jones says it is difficult to get some franchised dealers to focus on used car retailing because of the strong market for new ones.
Used car dealers need new metrics to boost their margins
It’s easy to get carried away with complex digital marketing strategies, but dealers need to get the basics right when displaying their used cars online.
Franchised dealers encroached into independents’ traditional markets during the recession. Now the independent traders are fighting back
Now that manufacturers are raising dealer targets and tempting consumers back to the new car market, it is crucial that the franchised networks do not allow the progress achieved in used car practices to falter.
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Endeavour Automotive has expanded its operations having, from today, taken on the Watford territory for Hyundai.
Half of Britain's motorists have no idea how much their vehicle depreciates by each month, according to a new report by CAP Automotive.
Swansway Group has acquired Hartwell Citroen and Fiat in Chester for an undisclosed sum.
Ridgeway Group has acquired Parkview Skoda in Reading for an undisclosed sum.
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Conditional contracts have been exchanged to develop a new 30,000 sq ft car dealership in Exeter.
Vindis Group has held its second Audi experience day at Rockingham race circuit for 300 customers.
Graham Macdonald has been promoted from CEO of Caterham Cars to CEO of the entire Caterham Group.
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), an international real estate management company, has taken delivery of 77 Citroen Berlingo and 21 Citroen Dispatch vans.
Seat has opened the order books on the new Leon Ecomotive, officially launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Ridgeway Group has expanded its Skoda representation for the second time this year with the acquisition of PJA Trading, which trades as Parkview.
The dealer plays a critical role in influencing a car buyer's purchase decision with the test drive, dealer website and a look around the vehicle playing a fundamental part.
SsangYong Motor UK has appointed new dealers in Catterick, Derby, Isle of Wight, Penrith and Stoke-on-Trent.
A television ad campaign for the MG3 will start on Friday.
Motor Codes, the consumer garage scheme, has partnered with TootCompare to offer people searching for an MoT or servicing, details of Motor Codes' members and their feedback ratings.
