UK car production rose 3.1% in 2013 to surpass 1.5 million units, the highest volume since 2007.
Vauxhall built over 44,000 vans in the UK last year, making it Britain’s number one van maker for the 12th year running, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
James Rothnie, a former EasyJet director, tells dealers how to build a brand.
AM can reveal the finalists selected for this year's AM Awards 2014.
The owner of a Berkshire car maintenance business has been sentenced for safety failings after reversing into and killing a customer in his van.
Seat UK director Neil Williamson believes 2014 will see the sixth successive year of growth in the UK, with it offering strengthened with the addition of the ST version of the Leon and the high-performance Cupra models - and closer working links with dealers.
Kia is increasing its focus on retention as it looks to build relationships with its customers and boost engagement and loyalty, says UK marketing director Mark Hopkins, including through its work with consumer review site Reevoo.
Kia has confirmed the arrival in UK dealerships of the new ‘VR7’ special edition range on its Picanto, Rio and Cee’d models.
Mazda has seen fleet sales grow by 84% in the first nine months (April to December) of its 2013/14 financial year, with the help of six dedicated fleet specialist dealers.
Skoda's latest Greenline model, the Octavia, is now on sale offering CO2 emissions of 85g/km and fuel consumption of 88.3mpg on the combined cycle.
Fiat has completed its acquisition of the remaining 41.46% of Chrysler Group for $3.65 billion.
Caterham has revealed its new corporate identity ahead of launching new models in the UK market in early 2016.
Volvo Car UK has launched a new web portal called My Volvo as a way of keeping in contact with customers.
A total of £524 million was paid in October 2013 to customers who were sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). This takes the amount paid out since January 2011 to £12.9 billion.
Dealer group Marshall is taking on the Maserati franchise in Cambridgeshire.
Dealer group Glyn Hopkin is opening an Infiniti dealership this week in St Albans.
Tackling the pollution and congestion problems of global cities as they expand will be as important to carmakers as it is to city planners and governments, says Dr Robin Daniels, chief executive of smart mobility experts, Magma Innovations.
Quentin Boyd has been appointed as a non-executive director at motor dealer technology company iVendi.
Qashqai owners are being rewarded for their loyalty in buying the new model with a cut rate finance offer.
Average used car values at BCA rose sharply last year as the combination of buyer demand and an ongoing shortage of retail quality stock increased competition for the vehicles on offer.
Luxury car dealer HR Owen said this morning it expects to report strong trading when it announces its 2013 preliminary results in March.
Hyundai has entered into an 11-year sponsorship deal with UK art institution Tate which will see the company fund a new series of annual installations.
A new British sports car brand will launch in April under the name of David Brown Automotive.
Mitsubishi’s Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) has been added to the list of vehicles in the UK eligible for the Government’s Plug in Car Grant which offers customers £5,000 towards their purchase.
The Infiniti dealership in Hull has been named the Japanese premium brand's top retailer in the UK.
HR Owen has announced the launch of its new training academy.
Product development specialist CAP Consulting has highlighted the need for aspiring premium carmakers to focus on ‘the ownership experience’.
Automotive business management specialist ASE says rolling 12-month dealer profitability fell slightly in November, with the average car dealer recording a loss of £4,000.
Franchised dealers have one more day to secure early bird rate tickets for the AM and Auto Trader Digital Marketing Conference on February 4.
Uwe Dreher has been appointed as the new marketing director for BMW UK with immediate effect. He succeeds Chris Brownridge who is now director for Mini UK.
