Automotive business management specialist ASE reports that the ‘strong performance of the UK retail motor sector continued in March’.
New figures from Jato Dynamics show the European new car market was up by 2.0% in April, compared to the same month in 2012. Year-to-date sales remain down, by 7.1%.
Kia dealership Westdrive in Braintree, Essex, has received a £1m refresh, including a brand new showroom and state-of-the-art aftersales facilities.
BMW has revealed the UK sales network for its electric and hybrid i-brand range of vehicles.
Web-based software specialist Cooper Solutions and chartered insurance broker Cooke & Mason have entered into an official partnership.
Portsmouth-based Motorworld Car Bodyshop has joined the Fix Auto network.
Pendragon is representing the Seat franchise for the first time with the addition of the brand to its Evans Halshaw showroom in Harrogate.
Luxury car dealer group HR Owen has benefited from early new car deliveries and says it expects first half profits to beat expectations.
Pendragon has made good progress in the first quarter of 2013 and is performing in line with expectations, the UK's largest franchised motor retailer said this morning.
Ford has launched a loyalty and incentive package aimed at showing motorists the value of franchised network servicing.
The salesman’s role has undergone major changes as customers become better informed about their options.
While digital developments continue to change the way automotive retailers operate, there are still certain aspects which have not changed over the past 10 years.
BCA, the vehicle auction company, has told AM it has signed a deal to purchase webuyanycar.com.
Top five AM100 group Lookers has acquired Glasgow-based Shields Automotive for £8.75 million.
By shaking up the convertible market with its new Cascada ‘rag top’, Vauxhall has filled a longstanding gap in the market, according to CAP Automotive.
South coast car dealer group Snows Group has added a Lotus franchise at Southampton.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed new details and images of its new S-Class flagship model ahead of going on sale in the UK in time for the September plate-change.
Peter Cakebread, managing director of Marshall Leasing, has become the new chairman of the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA).
Ford is using augmented reality to help it increase the speed with which is can develop new prototypes without having to real-world vehicles.
Ridgeway Group has appointed Daniel Taylor to the new position of finance director.
Ferrari has pipped Apple as the world's most powerful brand.
A memorial service is due to be held to honour the lifelong work and dedication to the motor industry of Sue Brownson OBE.
Lookers told investors this morning that it had an excellent trading performance in the first quarter to March 31 2013, which has continued to this date.
Former Microsoft and Travis Perkins executives are due to join Pendragon's board of directors later this month.
A tax avoidance scheme designed to avoid VAT on car repairs that could have cost the Exchequer £600 million a year has failed after a successful challenge by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
The Office of Fair Trading has cleared the completed acquisition by HPI of CarweB.
Volvo has announced an extension to its approved used car programme to include vehicles up to seven-years-old.
Mitsubishi dealers are receiving support from this month in providing aftersales for any used cars they sell.
The latest column for AM from ex-John Lewis head of customer service and principal at Engaging Service, Andrew McMillan.
David Ovenden has joined Kia Motors (UK) as its new sales director at the company’s head office in Weybridge, Surrey.
