Former Ford of Britain chairman Joe Greenwell has been appointed chairman and trustee of the RAC Foundation.
Caterham Cars will release a new, affordable entry-level version of the iconic Seven that harks back to the philosophy that inspired its creation.
Double-digit car loan rises.
The UK’s largest free-to-attend motoring event, London Motorexpo, is gearing up for a record-breaking 2013.
The erosion of used car trade values is slowing and the market shows signs of stabilising, according to CAP Automotive.
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Manufacturers are using PCPs and finance offers to 'sell' new cars with attractive monthly payments, taking the focus off increasing retail prices.
Hyundai has changed 40% of its dealer network as it embarks on a drive to improve the experience in its showrooms and service departments to help it hit a 5% market share.
A warning has been issued of industrial action at DVLA offices on Friday May 31.
Lookers chief operating officer Andy Bruce has bought a total of 135,000 ordinary shares in Lookers at a price of 105p each following the group’s Q1 results.
Fix Auto UK’s presence inside the M25 has been strengthened with the signing of North-East London-based LRM Accident Repair Centre, which becomes Fix Auto Hainault with immediate effect.
Ridgeway Group, the premium brand car dealer in the south of England, has secured its first Land Rover franchise.
Citroen Vans will be sponsoring Discovery Networks UK’s documentaries in a 12 month deal from May 31.
An increasingly buoyant market is not being matched by the availability of vehicles, making it harder than ever for retailers to buy the right vehicles at the right price for their forecourts.
Aston Martin marketing director Markus Kramer believes luxury brands are wary of opening up access to their brand to a wider audience on social media because it impacts on exclusivity.
Leicester-based Sturgess Motor Group has boosted turnover by almost 25% to £81.9 million on the back of increased new and used car sales.
Audi will continue to develop every kind of electrified vehicle, despite appearing to turn its back on pure battery power with next year's A3 e-tron model.
The National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA) is calling for greater awareness for careers in the automotive retail industry after meeting with Shadow Treasury Minister Cathy Jamieson.
The advertising watchdog has warned a carmaker to ensure its terms and conditions are clearly audible in its radio adverts after a recent promotion fell foul of its standards.
AIM-listed Quindell Portfolio, the provider of software, consultancy and technology, has announced a new agreement with Honda to handle a range of accident management services for the motor manufacturer's UK customers.
Euro NCAP, the organisation assessing the safety of new cars, has released the crash test results for several new vehicles.
Rybrook Warwick has been named as the best aftersales operation in the world at BMW’s own ‘Excellence in Sales’ awards held in Munich, Germany.
Family-owned dealer group Harratts has added independent customer reviews to its website.
Customers may not in the end go for a deal on a car seen online, but it’s the hook to get them in touch with a dealer and possibly into the showroom, said James Broadhead, Close Motor Finance managing director.
Volvo Car UK is celebrating success for the first graduates of the new Volvo Accredited Leadership Programme, a scheme designed to offer long-term professional training and development for management-level employees.
A strong March and April for franchised dealers has meant more part exchanges, helping to keep used stock levels high.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles are to feature a QR code, to be scanned by emergency services using a smartphone or tablet, providing information on how to forcibly gain access to trapped and/or injured passengers.
MPVs, 4x4s and executive cars are worst hit as buyers’ habits are changing
SMMT reports that new car registrations increased by 14.8% to 163,357 units
At the start of this year the superstitious were busy wondering what impact a change to the 13-plate might have on the UK new car market.
