The Good Garage Scheme has achieved coverage on television on the Sky network and is scheduled to appear in advert segments during such prime time television shows as CSI, Wimbledon and Sunrise.
Fuel economy is still the priority for the majority (71%) of motorists when choosing their next car, according to a new survey by Auto Trader.
Mercedes-Benz has created a new viral marketing video featuring David Coulthard driving an SLS AMG Roadster fast enough to catch a golf ball after being hit by professional golfer Jake Shepherd.
Kia has expanded its partnership with social commerce company Reevoo after piloting customer reviews on its website and will now be publishing individual dealer reviews.
Land Rover has formalised its long-standing relationship with Bowler which has been using equipment from the off-road specialist to create its rally cars for over 25 years.
Martin McCourt has been appointed chairman of the CAP board of directors following Montagu’s acquisition of the car pricing specialist in May.
AM is giving away three pairs of tickets away to the Moving Motor Show presented by Auto Trader which will be held on June 28.
On Friday 18th May 2012 PJM Valeting, the commercial car valeting company, hosted a charity golf day at Stonebridge Golf Course in Birmingham to raise money for BEN, the automotive industry charity.
Welsh dealers Griffin Mill and Hutchings have acquired 85,250 sq ft unit on five acres of land to create three new car sales showrooms ready for the September plate-change.
Germany's Incadea has joined London’s Alternative Investment Market.
AM100 car dealer HR Owen is hosting a Lamborghini festival in central London this week.
Aston Martin has revealed its new Vanquish model which will be priced from £189,995 when it goes on sale later this year.
Isuzu dealers are putting on events across the UK to mark the launch of the new D-Max pick up.
A British carmaker has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.
HPI has relaunched its seven-day free insurance programme with its new partnership with Swinton.
Citygate Automotive has become the first major dealer group to trial newly-launched online motor industry recruitment platform Job Co-op automotive.
Ford Retail is moving one of its two Brunel Ford dealerships in the Bristol area from its current location in Horfield to Goodman’s the new Northfields Business Park north of the city and close to Cribbs Causeway, the South West’s largest retail complex.
The average overhead absorption rate dropped to 64% in March in traditionally the strongest month for servicing work of the year.
David Lyon will become the new vice president, design, for GM Europe, effectively becoming the new design chief for Opel/Vauxhall.
Eastern Western Motor Group and Hartwell are the latest high-profile motor dealers to become Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) approved.
Subaru has revealed it will be producing supercharged and turbocharged STI version of the BRZ in the UK.
Consistent prices of around 97% of CAP Clean were being achieved during May for ex-fleet cars, while the buoyant light commercial market saw prices average 100% of CAP Clean.
Yorkshire car retailer JCT600 has made a five figure investment in rolling out a new mobile specific website in response to a huge increase it has seen in customers researching on smart phones while on the move.
Toyota and Lexus have presented 28 certificates to graduates at its Apprentice of the Year awards 2011/2012.
New Saab owners National Electric Vehicle Sweden(NEVS) has revealed plans to make an electric version of the 9-3 using technology from Japan.
Inflation in the UK fell to 2.8% in May according to the Office for National Statistics’ Consumer Prices Index (CPI).
Dealer Auction reports a significant increase in the average value of trade cars auctioned by franchised dealers in May 2012.
Fiat Professional is looking to pair more of its van dealer network with Iveco and DAF truck dealers which will mean some car dealers will lose the commercial franchise.
Staff at Ford’s production sites in Dagenham, Bridgend, Halewood and Southampton are staging a 24-hour strike today in dispute over pay and pensions.
Kia has refreshed its Sorento SUV for 2013 but insists it has implemented changes driven by customer feedback rather than “just a cosmetic exercise”.
