Isuzu has strengthened its UK dealer network with the appointment of Preston-based Browns, a privately-owned family business with over 40 years’ experience in the motor trade.
Land Rover has appointed Ken Forbes to the new position of marketing director for Jaguar Cars UK. He will be at his new desk from this morning (Monday 11 June).
Vauxhall’s new Mokka compact SUV will be priced between £16,995 and £23,490 when it reaches showrooms in November.
Dany Bahar has been dismissed as Group Lotus chief executive by new owners DRB-Hicom following an audit into the running of the company and an unspecified complaint against him.
New car registrations increased by 7.9% in May to 162,288 units which has been led by growth in private sales.
Saab dealers are being threatened with litigation from administrators if they do not meet a 14 day debt recovery deadline.
The used car market recovered strongly from the April downturn as average values improved by nearly 9% across the board in May, according to BCA’s latest Pulse Report.
Average wholesale used van values fell by 4% by £172 to £4,123 in May according to the latest monthly market analysis for vans from Manheim.
The European Commission is due to ask motor retailers for input in its challenge of unfair business-to-business practices.
Arnold Clark is giving away a free two year service plan with every car it sells between June 8 and 10.
The European Commission has announced concrete actions to support the automotive industry in reaction to the current economic situation.
Mercedes-Benz has created a new SLS AMG GT built specifically for the track.
FullAuction teams up with CAP The integration of automated CAP values has added significant functionality for users of Cooper Solutions’ FullAuction.
Kia Motors UK has signed a deal to supply its franchised network with an innovative cosmetic repair tool.
Subaru, Isuzu and SsangYong have released details of their current open points.
Vertu has opened its Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall brand centre in Chingford and has taken on 26 additional staff to operate the showroom.
Volkswagen Group has “fundamentally reorganised” as part of its Strategy 2018 which includes a new board of management function for China.
Alfa Romeo is offering buyers of a specific model of its Giulietta an additional £500 above the CAP or Glass’s Guide trade-in valuation on their old car this month.
Nissan has appointed president of Audi of America Johan de Nysschen as its new senior vice president at Infiniti.
Skoda has launched a big marketing push behind its new Citigo with a multi-million pound campaign which includes a series of 30-second TV commercials.
Vauxhall is making the most of its home nation football team sponsorship by launching a new television and online campaign focussed on the England team ahead of Euro 2012.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars held a ‘dine on the line’ event at its Goodwood factory for 100 customers.
Bentley Motors has appointed Dr Wolfgang Schreiber as its new chairman and chief executive.
Used car sales volumes grew by 14.7% in the first quarter of 2012 in comparison to Q4 and were up slightly by 0.2% year-on-year.
AM100 car dealer group Caffyns saw a five-fold jump in pre-tax profit thanks to one-off boosts from the sale of properties.
Renault is embarking on an electric vehicle roadshow visiting 15 cities around the UK to help boost awareness of the technology to consumers.
Bodyshop group Nationwide Accident Repair Services has reported its work for insurance giant Aviva will be slashed by two thirds this year following a re-tendering process.
Chrysler has said the price jump for its new 300C to £35,995 compared to the previous generation which was under £30,000 is justified because of the amount of standard equipment.
Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed specialist digital and social media agency, Holler, to improve how the brand engages with a younger customer base.
Dealers will now be able to schedule status and content updates on their Facebook more easily following changes to the social media website.
