BMW produces the most reliable company cars in the UK, according to a survey of the 50 largest contract hire and leasing companies.
Citroen dealers are offering customers extended test drives for 24 or 48 hours on its DS5 model to help boost sales.
Mercedes-Benz has put together a team of seven strategic account managers to help continue its growth in the UK fleet market.
The UK produced 137,028 vehicles in October, which was a 6.5% increase and car manufacturing is up by 9.7% year-to-date.
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Used car trade values during November have weakened as supply increases and dealers become more cautious.
What Car? has launched its Approved Used brand today which offers used car stock from website TrustedDealers.co.uk which was set up by a group of franchised dealers.
Most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment.
Ford dealers have delivered over 1,000 B-Max models within six weeks of the new car being on sale.
Toyota has issued a recall for 75,000 vehicles in the UK due to a potential steering wheel and water pump system problem.
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.
