Sue Robinson, the RMI National Franchised Dealers Association director, has welcomed measures in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement which ought to help motor retailers.
Nidd Vale Group, one of the first to truly embrace multi-franchising with its five brand dealership in Harrogate, has collapsed after financial difficulties.
Renault UK managing director Thierry Sybord has said he will pull its budget brand Dacia out of the UK rather than discount its already low model prices.
Car dealer technology company iVendi has launched a new online credit checker which can prequalify a customer for credit.
AM has been presented with a BEN award for its support of the motor trade charity.
North-west of England dealer RRG Group has acquired more Toyota and Lexus dealerships.
Dealer group Macrae & Dick has gained its first franchise in Aberdeen.
Collision repairer Fix Auto has signed a three-year deal with Covéa Insurance to become part of its approved repairer network.
Carsharing firm car2go says it is bringing ‘the future of urban mobility’ to London by launching in Islington, Sutton and Newham.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has begun a search for a new chief executive.
Vertu Motors has bought more Honda dealerships to become the brand's biggest UK retail partner.
The first Fisker Karma extended-range electric saloon will soon be delivered to its first UK customer, a premiership footballer.
Lookers has officially opened its third Toyota dealership in Northern Ireland.
Renault will use the quietness of electric cars as its main sales weapon when it introduces the ZOE, a battery-powered small hatchback, to the UK next year.
An online marketplace for used cars is adding live chat functionality for its motor trader advertisers.
Dacia has revealed a B-segment SUV, the Sandero Stepway, which will rival Vauxhall's Mokka and Ford's EcoSport next year.
Honda (UK) has joined forces with CAP and launched an online used car valuation tool, allowing owners of any UK registered car to obtain a valuation.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is asking the Government to financially support a “swappage” scheme which will incentivise customers that change their car for a more efficient new model.
Caffyns has reported a first-half year profit before tax increase to £512,000 in comparison to £241,000 over the same period in 2011.
Over 70% of motorists would not consider buying a vehicle that can drive itself according to a new consumer survey by Bosch.
A survey of 2,500 ‘in-market car buyers’ by Motoring.co.uk shows that motorists still believe franchised dealers are too expensive for servicing.
Unite, the UK’s largest union, is seeking reassurances from Aston Martin that potential new investment in the brand will be used to secure jobs in the UK.
The European Commission have given the green light to open free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with Japan.
The AM Awards 2013 are fast approaching and guests wishing to attend can gain access to an early bird discount if they book a table before December 1.
Porsche will launch its next-generation Cayman next year and has revealed the model at the LA Motor Show.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to revisit three core areas of vehicle taxation that impact motorists and the industry in his Autumn Statement next week.
The Institute of the Motor Industry has supported an independent of apprenticeships which has called on the Government to improve the quality of the programme and make them more focused on the needs of employers.
Toyota plans to reinforce the message that most of the cars it sells in Europe are built in Europe, especially in the UK.
Stability in the UK used car market is expected to be undermined by pre-registration activity, according to research from CAP Black Book Live.
BMW has created a three-door coupe version of its i3 electric car to help expand its i-family of models.
