Ford has extended its range of people carriers or MPVs with a van-based model more suited to smaller budgets.
National car dealer group Lookers has issued an interim management statement that describes its third quarter trading as a record result.
Seat has announced an attractive combination of ‘more equipment for less money’ on its Toledo five-door hatchback.
MoT testing facilities and longer warranties could help stem the flow of customer migration from the franchised network to the independent sector, says Trend Tracker director Chris Oakham.
Euro NCAP has released test data on the new rear-end crash avoidance systems, which will feature in its rating scheme from January 2014.
A law firm offering a new style of service has been established by the former Mercedes-Benz legal chief Iain Larkins.
Ford has capped the price of servicing and maintenance for older Ford vehicles with the launch of a new programme that aims to make the cost of motoring more transparent and more affordable.
By applying lessons learned from High Street retailers, Hitachi Capital’s managing director Gerald Grimes believes dealers can grow both their finance business and increase sales.
Whatcar.com is making its lead generation service available to used car dealers.
Manheim has made a "financial investment" in The Car Group Limited, owner of the wewantanycar.com consumer car buying service.
Pendragon is expecting its full year performance to be ahead of expectations followings its Q3 interim management statement.
Vauxhall Motor Holdings, the joint venture between the volume brand and 15 dealerships, has appointed ASE Professional Services as its new auditor.
Halford Autocentres has introduced an entry level servicing price for cars with engines of 1300cc or less.
Dealers should not expect any shocks or dramatic activity in the used car market in Q4 as reduced values and increased supply have set the scene for a ‘soft landing’ according to CAP.
SMC Motor Group has taken on the MG franchise in Woking.
Mazda has appointed Kevin Rice as its new creative director to lead design on the brand’s European models.
Nissan will reveal its next-generation Qashqai in in 10 days and has posted a futuristic teaser image of the new car.
Land Rover dealers will be able to offer a long wheelbase version of the Range Rover in time for the March plate change next year.
Franchised dealers already adhering to the outgoing Office of Fair Trading guidelines shoud experience a "straight forward" transition to the incoming Financial Conduct Authority which takes over the regulation of consumer credit on April 1.
Kia’s dealer network is already at 86% of its target for used car sales in the UK with 7,100 units sold and is expecting to beat its target in Q4 this year.
Manheim is launching a vehicle stock funding programme in the UK next year called NextGear Capital UK.
BMW has taken the covers off the new 2 Series Coupé, which will arrive at UK dealerships in time for the busy March plate-change.
A new survey confirms that 80% of customers aged between 50 and 75 are active on social media.
Vauxhall dealers which will be offering a £500 discount on approved used cars as part of a Network Q promotion.
Volvo has taken part in a wireless electric vehicle charging research project which can fully charge its Volvo C30 Electric in 2.5 hours.
Car production soared last month and has now topped the one million mark for the year so far.
Car dealer group Inchcape has reported double-digit growth in its UK revenues in the third quarter of 2013.
The 2013 BEN Ball is just seven weeks away and it’s not too late to book your place for the night of December 11.
Dealers should be given a confidence boost by new research showing that increasing numbers of consumers are both looking to buy a new car next year - and are prepared to spend more money.
The shocking consequences and high cost of tyre failures have been revealed in a series of new CCTV clips unveiled by the Highways Agency and TyreSafe as part of October’s Tyre Safety Month campaign.
