Motor dealers need to ask themselves four key questions when deciding whether to opt to join the new Financial Conduct Authority regulation regime, says motor dealer technology specialist iVendi.
Honda’s latest TV campaign forms part of a wider strategy that will see the car marque place a greater emphasis on social media and associate itself with advanced motoring and auto sports, according to its European head of marketing.
Today’s announcement that the Government plans to freeze MoT test prices has been criticised by the Retail Motor Industry Federation.
Suzuki GB has announced the appointment of Helen Ward as its field-based corporate sales and leasing manager – a new position that has been created as part of the company’s strategy to build its corporate sales business.
The new SsangYong Rexton W reaches the UK this winter bringing an all new-look to a familiar model line.
The UK’s low-carbon transport ambitions have moved up a gear today with the launch of the first entirely electric pay-per-use car club.
EuroNCAP safety testers have awarded the top five star rating to the new Jeep Cherokee, Mercedes-Benz CLA, Suzuki SX4/S-Cross and Peugeot 2008.
The average Briton interacts with an internet connected device more than 34 times a day.
Ford is launching 100 'Transit Centres' across the UK which aim to offer improved aftersales service standards, extended opening hours and ‘high-tech’ showrooms.
The brand new Motors.co.uk website has launched a fresh feature with leading motoring advice and car review site Parkers.
Car dealers deter potential customers by taking too long to answer digital queries or ignoring them completely.
Nissan is leading a consortium which aims to install 74 rapid chargers across the UK and Ireland which aim to cover more than 680 miles of major road routes.
Infiniti, the Japanese premium brand challenger, is hoping to tempt company car buyers with a version of its Q50 specifically aimed at the fleet market.
The former board director and PR manager of easyJet and easyGroup will share his experiences of launching the airline, the formation of the the group, bridging the digital divide with easyInternetCafe and disrupting the cruise market with easyCruise at the AM Executive Breakfast Club on Friday, November 1.
Samantha Allen, client director at Occam, part of St Ives Group which supports the marketing efforts of the likes of Kia, Toyota and Land Rover, looks at the journey consumers take in deciding on their next car purchase and the importance of being able follow them on their journey as they compile brand information.
Alfa Romeo has revised its Mito model for 2014 with a higher specification, new interior and technology features but the entry level price has increased by £1,850 to £14,350.
Research by Accident Exchange has revealed that up to 300,000 cars previously involved in an accident could return to dealer forecourts by 2016.
UK classified advertising website Gumtree.com is expanding its successful motors category by offering dealers the option to load their inventory in bulk as part of its new, tailored professional package.
Employees following a process can never replace a truly welcoming attitude
Motors.co.uk will launch a national television advertising campaign in the latter part of 2013 as part of its push to raise its awareness with consumers.
Order books are open for the latest version of Audi's luxury flagship range combining revisions to its aluminium body with a raft of technological advances.
Mercedes-Benz UK has launched its Daimler Fleet Management service in the UK to aid fleet managers with running their company cars.
Dealers need to make sure they are comfortable with the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory framework and should start consulting with their finance providers if they haven’t done so already, according to Alphera.
Honda has launched a new national television advertising campaign to promote the 1.6-litre diesel CR-V arriving in showrooms.
The days of letting the customer escape after their car’s service to a fast-fit site across town should be long gone now that dealers focus on maximising the opportunities presented by every car coming into their workshop.
Bowker Motor Group's newest dealership has been judged a success after its first year of trading saw it retail more than 350 cars and fit more than 3,000 tyres.
The European new car market made impressive progress in September with an overall increase in registrations of new cars of 5.6% for the month compared with September 2012 - the largest single monthly increase seen so far in 2013.
Former General Motors' chairman and chief executive Bill Parfitt has joined Grant Thornton.
Redditch-based Johnsons Cars has taken on the Seat brand for the first time after a share purchase of FW Motors’ in Liverpool.
Renault dealers will now be able to offer customers a diesel automatic in its Clio and Captur range.
