RAC BuySure, the used car initiative which uses the RAC name for used stock which meets a set of standards, is targeting franchised dealers after initially launching with a focus on car supermarkets and independent dealers.
The Office of Fair Trading has cleared JCT600’s acquisition of Gilder Group following an investigation from the department over competition concerns.
Nissan has started production of the next-generation B-segment Note at its Sunderland plant.
BCA has recruited Daniel Burgess from HPI to be commercial director for its UK operations.
Seat's new boss Jürgen Stackmann - four months into his Barcelona-based job - is not expecting any change of direction in the path set by his predecessor James Muir who, he said, "put us on a good course and laid a great foundation".
Mini could grow from a seven model line-up to "eight or 10" thanks to the flexibility of the new architecture for the next generation set to go on sale next spring after its unveil in November.
Used car buyers will continue to seek out vehicles which cost less to run despite recent upturns in the economy, according to Jay Nagley, managing director of Redspy.
Despite its iconic name, Chevrolet is still struggling to make sales headway in Europe, but there is belief that the brand value can be leveraged.
Frankfurt is the hub of Hyundai's European operations and its European research and development centre, so it is no surprise that the new Europe-only i10 is making its word debut here - but it could be argued that the car's real home is the UK.
The board of HR Owen has recommended acceptance of a new takeover offer for the luxury car dealer group after Berjaya upped its bid.
New data from G3 Remarketing shows fleet and lease vehicles values still remain strong, with the average fleet prices around £8,987.70, up £44 month and month and representing a 20% increase year on year.
The five-year decline in the European new car market will bottom out at the end of this year, says the CEO and chairman of the Renault-Nissan Group, Carlos Ghosn.
PSA Peugeot-Citroen's alliance with General Motors, announced in February last year, is moving forward at a pace "no other alliance has moved at," with joint purchasing already up and running and delivering savings.
Wessex Garages is to open a third dealership in Bristol, costing £5 million, in 2015.
Franchised dealers are to be encouraged to endorse a new set of industry standards on consumer care in a partnership between consumer facing website Trusted Dealers and the National Franchised Dealers Association.
In a fairly buoyant UK new car market, Kia's star continues to rise with sales up 10 percent so far this year and that has been achieved despite cutting back on fleet sales.
Slow sales of electric vehicles and the fear of cuts in subsidies to help people buy them are driving down prices.
Bentley could use a diesel engine for the first time in its history in the SUV which was recently confirmed for production - but will not try to challenge Range Rover for ultimate luxury off-road prowess.
Karl-Thomas Neumann, head of Opel and president of GM Europe, used a pre-Frankfurt conference to press for closer co-operation across the automotive industry.
New figures from Manheim show dealers achieved an average £2,629 for part-exchange stock at auction during August.
On the eve of the 65th International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Volkswagen Group has outlined plans for global leadership in electric mobility.
BMW Group heads to Frankfurt in fine fettle, having achieved its highest ever sales for the month of August.
Toyota has appointed Chris Hayes to the new role of marketing director to head up its brand and product communications in the UK.
According to Manheim's figures for August, prices of de-fleeted cars at auction fell by 0.7% (£52) compared to July, with average mileage down by 463 miles.
Ford chairman and managing director Mark Ovenden believes the buoyant UK new car market has not yet peaked.
Mazda's new Mazda3 will go on sale in the UK in hatchback and saloon versions in January priced from £16,695.
UK sales expectations for the new i10 are making dealer nervous admits the brand's boss as it will no longer be sold as a 'value' car.
Jaguar has the chance to become the "Ferrari of JLR's business" through a greater number of high-performance cars and advanced body and powertrain technologies, the company said.
Renault has promoted internal executives to two newly created positions following the resignation of chief operating officer Carlos Tavares last month.
The average value of used cars sold at auction in August increased from £4,862 to £4,899.
