The Mini family will number seven from March with the launch of the Paceman, a coupé version of the Countryman.
RRG is considering expansion outside its north west heartland as it looks to double in size over the next three years.
Nissan is recalling around 7,000 Qashqais in the UK after it discovered a fault that could result in drivers losing control of the steering.
Volkswagen has added two more engine derivatives to the Beetle line-up, completing the range, lowering the entry-level price by £1,400, and reducing the entry-level carbon dioxide emissions.
Automotive financial services company GMAC UK has received the Quality Assured Awards accreditation for its dealer training from IMI Awards.
The average value of used cars sold at auction reduced by 2%, from £4,690 to £4,604, equivalent to a 2% decrease, between July and August.
Consumers are now expecting a greater discount on the cars they are buying.
Kia will reveal the third element of its second-generation cee'd family, the all-new Pro_cee'd three-door hatchback, at the Paris Motor Show on September 27.
An iPad is up for grabs in AM's latest initiative to acknowledge the best suppliers in our industry - and help ensure dealers receive the best, consistent service.
Cambria Automobiles' directors have asked shareholders for their approval of a share 'buy back'. The AM100 group, led by Mark Lavery, has called a general meeting on September 27 to consider the proposal.
Lancashire based Cox Motor Group is fulfilling expansions plans with a £3 million property investment along with a re-alignment of its manufacturer partners.
Elements of a new Ford corporate identity are being trialed at two UK dealerships as part of a seven-country European pilot project.
A few years ago I attended one of those less than informative manufacturer organised dealer meetings where the network was invited to listen to the latest wisdom to come from head office.
Knights North Staffordshire faced a major problem soon after a big investment to move its flagship BMW/Mini dealership to a retail park at Stoke-on-Trent.
Franchised dealers are missing out on as much as £1.5bn worth of revenue annually by failing to sell service and parts for items identified by vehicle health checks.
The new car finance market grew by 48% by value and 42% by volume in July when compared with July 2011 – the strongest monthly growth so far this year.
Franchised dealers increased their share of the aftersales market in 2011, halting a continuous decline in market share since 2009.
Kia's dealer network will be tasked with higher sales in the coming years as the brand continues to strive towards 100,000 annual registrations.
It was hailed as a world first. From November 1999 Vauxhall offered six specific models – two each from the Corsa, Astra and Vectra ranges – for sale exclusively online.
So, after 28 years at John Lewis department stores I decide to leave and become a consultant in 2008. Not the best year to have chosen to leave a secure corporate job, but who saw all this economic turmoil coming then?
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has produced an impressive new online resource for careers and academic professionals: HUBcap.
Peugeot says it new 208 XY model focuses on ‘luxury and themed colours’, including deep purple.
New research by rubber producer Lanxess shows that over 70% of UK motorists are unaware of the new EU tyre labelling regulations due to come into force on 1 November.
Fiat Professional has expanded its award-winning Doblò Cargo van range with the introduction of the new Doblò XL.
Brayleys Cars says its first dual-franchise venture is performing better than planned.
A US car dealer has given his employees a retirement gift of $1,000 for each year they have worked for him.
Following last month’s exploration of ‘downsizing’, we now turn to profit and the factors affecting dealers’ margins over recent months.
Auto Trader’s first national TV campaign for 18 months launched on Sky, ITV1, Channel 4 and online on Friday (7 September).
Dealer Auction reports ‘very strong demand’ for franchised dealer part exchanges offered online throughout August.
Vertu Motors has acquired the trade and assets of three motor retail locations from Co-op Motors for an estimated £5.5m, of which £3.9m is to be deferred over three years with the balance being settled in cash from the group's existing resources.
