Dealer management systems (DMS) provider, Ebbon-Dacs, has announced two more ‘key appointments’ at its Oxford head office.
With sub-zero conditions on the way, Suzuki is launching a new winter tyre promotion, with lower prices on cold weather tyres and a new storage facility.
Kia dealer Shelly Motors has unveiled plans to double the size of its Felstead Road showroom in Epsom, Surrey.
Nissan has reported a healthy 9% increase in fleet sales in the first 10 months of 2012, with the Qashqai and Juke, both manufactured at its Sunderland plant, leading the way.
Vauxhall has appointed Andy Robson, currently retail network development director, as its new aftersales director.
UK business confidence rallied in October giving cause for cautious optimism.
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Credit hire company Accident Exchange is still pursuing Autofocus after it has accused the company of costing it over £135 million.
Dick Lovett Swindon held an exclusive Ferrari event at its showroom with £30 million worth of classic Prancing Horse models on display for its customers.
Benfield Motor Group has appointed Gerard Murray as its new group finance director.
Ford Retail, Europe’s largest Ford dealer group, has appointed Leigh Mase as national sales manager to drive sales at its dedicated parts business, @first parts solutions.
Westdrive Kia is investing £1 million to upgrade its Braintree showroom to adopt the Korean brand’s Red Cube corporate identity.
Yorkshire-based Car Care Plan has been sold by its US owners for £44 million to AmTrust Financial Services.
I recently visited Audi City in central London to experience the German brand's vision of future automotive retail.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has put together an information pack to help dealers implement the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) guidance for disclosing commission.
Eterniti Motors, the London-based luxury modification and tuning company, has launched its first showroom.
MPs will debate delaying the 3p per litre rise in fuel duty from January until April and comes as motorists continue to be concerned over the rising cost of fuel.
Inchcape has presented BEN, the automotive industry charity, with a cheque for almost £32,000 following its Three Peaks in 24 hours Challenge.
A management restructure has seen Audi UK create a role for a head of customer quality and network development.
Consultation has begun on the way the OFT can ‘shut down’ businesses by suspending their Consumer Credit Licences in certain circumstances.
Audi UK has taken action to simplify its product range in response to requests from dealers and product managers.
A new tool designed to help identify body repair upsell opportunties for service vehicles is to be launched to franchised dealers at the AM Hit for Six Conference on Tuesday (November 13).
Renault has admitted electric vehicles sales are disappointing.
The British car industry could continue to enjoy its renaissance for at least another five years, it has been claimed.
Halfords Autocentres has been censured by the Advertising Standards Authority for claims it made regarding franchised dealer service pricing.
Auto Trader has launched a monthly interactive tablet publication called Ignition for consumers looking to buy new and used cars.
New car consumer enquiry website Motoring.co.uk has launched a new email marketing service.
Delegates at AM’s one-day conference are set to gain the maximum advantage at the Hit For Six event in Oxford next week.
New car registrations increased by 12.1% in October to 151,252 units.
Vindis Group is opening its new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle showroom in Northampton with a four day event which will look to engage with business and lifestyle customers.
