The average number of retail services carried out per car has fallen by 27% in the last decade down to 0.93, in comparison to 1.28 servicing visits per car in 2002.
Nissan is expanding how customers can personalise their Juke with a new programme which will see new colour combinations and specifications available.
Allied Vehicles, the UK maker of taxis and wheelchair-accessible cars, expects to achieve another year of strong growth following a successful first three months at its new mobility retail operation.
Vauxhall’s presence in Milton Keynes is changing, with the franchise transferring from Evans Halshaw to East Anglian-based group Thurlow Nunn.
Ford has announced a new ultra-efficient version of the Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost which will be the first petrol-powered family car in Europe to offer 99g/km CO2 emissions.
SsangYong has launched its Rodius replacement, the new seven-seater Turismo MPV, which is available to order now from £17,995.
Seat has opened up the sale of accessories for its cars for consumers to order from its website.
Citroen has set out its full list of discounts and offers in a bid to tempt buyers during the September plate-change.
The average UK dealers made a £25,000 profit in June, more than double the profit generated in June 2012, according to the latest profitability figures from ASE.
Short-term UK business prospects have continued to improve this month and reached the highest level since May 2011, according to the latest Business Trends report by accountants and business advisers BDO.
Skoda has been named as the top automotive brand by the Institute of Customer Service based on a survey of 9,000 customers as part of its July UK Customer Satisfaction Index Summary.
A third of motorists have driven a car knowing it has no MoT, according to a survey by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Honda has revealed its new Civic Tourer which will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.
The UK's longest serving Alfa Romeo dealer, Mangoletsi, has added a Citroen franchise.
Consumer new car finance grew 31% by value over the first six months of this year, according to the latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).
Mercedes-Benz customers can now use their smartphone or tablet to book in for a service at their local dealership.
Kia has revealed a new concept image of what could be a new B-segment crossover model for the brand in the UK.
The average franchised dealer could be missing out on £79,124 worth of service and parts sales each year due to 57% of identified work being unconverted and unsold.
Jewelultra has issued a response to the news of an advertising watchdog ban on its claim of protecting against bird dropping damage.
The Liberal Democrats have proposed a policy that will only allow ultra-low carbon vehicles on UK roads by 2040.
Mazda is offering a free TomTom satellite navigation upgrade for its Mazda6 to fleet and company car drivers until the end of 2013.
Two paint protection companies have been told to amend their marketing materials after they failed to prove product claims to the advertising watchdog.
Lotus owners DRB-HICOM has said the brand is now in a position to work on future products and expand production following a period of "substantial change".
Infiniti has shown the first image of its new Q30 hatchback which will be an entry model for the Japanese premium brand.
The board of luxury car dealer HR Owen has urged shareholders in the publicly listed company to turn down the 130p per share takeover offer of Berjaya Philippines Incorporated.
Half-year results for luxury car dealer HR Owen show a 23.2% rise in pre-tax profit on turnover which increased 4.6% to £134.3m.
Dacia will have a four model line-up ready for the September plate-change and it is hoping to attract customers to the brand through value alone without including deposit contributions or discounts.
How car dealers can maximise their potential profit margins through working with their paint protection suppliers.
AM’s next Used Car Conference will look at how dealers can forge ahead in the used car market following mixed fortunes in the market this year.
The explosion in online video has brought new opportunities for car dealers to connect with consumers
