New car registrations rose by 3.3% in April to 142,322 units and the private market led the growth.
The latest Manheim Market Analysis reports that the overall average selling price of dealer part exchange vehicles remained static at £2,456 in April.
A mix of franchised and independent businesses met in Oxford for AM’s latest roundtable, sponsored by Close Motor Finance.
Valeo Service UK, the automotive component supplier for the independent aftermarket, has appointed Matthew Robinson as managing director.
Seat UK has appointed Philip Allan as its new national fleet and business sales manager as it seeks to sustain its growth in the UK’s fleet sector.
Chevrolet has released details of its latest open points.
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Caffyns has completed its refurbishment project at its Land Rover dealership in Lewes, Sussex.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and state corporation Russian Technologies have agreed to create a joint venture to give the carmarkers an indirect majority stake in AVTOVAZ, according to a memorandum of understanding.
HR Owen has partnered with the inaugural Sundance London Festival as part of its new “brand attitude” plans which it has called “experience is everything”.
The UK economy will return to growth in the second half of 2012, with faster growth expected next year, the Confederation of British Industry has said.
Halliwell Jones Group is looking to expand following success in securing £7.6 million from The Co-operative Bank.
Tesco Cars was asking major dealer groups for used car stock less than a month into its launch 12 months ago.
Changing sector mix, rising volumes and seasonal pressures saw average used car values fall by £270 (4.3%) in March, according to BCA’s Pulse Report.
Valuation data specialists CAP have been sold to Montagu Private Equity for an undisclosed sum.
Too many trade buyers chasing stock is knocking retailers' confidence, says CAP's Mike Hind.
Citroen and Kia have released details of their latest open points.
JCT600 has made a £500,000 investment in its Peugeot and Seat dealership in Menston.
Former Home Secretary's outburst over referral fees could see dealer accident management become an increasingly important revenue stream for dealers.
Two directors who worked at sub-prime lender Cattles and its subsidiary Welcome have been fined £600,000 and banned from any activity requiring Financial Services Authority regulation.
Nissan has announced a spring healthcheck promotion for its dealer network aimed at bringing customers into their dealerships.
Nissan has appointed a new national LCV sales manager, reinforcing the brand’s intent to further build its LCV sales and market share in the UK.
Chrysler’s next generation 300C flagship saloon will be priced from £35,995 when it goes on sale in the UK in June.
JCT600 has signed a deal with Experian to provide its network of 48 dealers with its new Aviva Driveaway insurance service for customers.
Andrew McMillan, former head of customer service at the John Lewis Partnership will make a keynote presentation at this years' AM/NFDA Franchised Dealer Conference at the Chesford Grange Hotel in Kenilworth on June 14.
Subaru’s new halo product BRZ sports car will be priced between £24,995 and £27,995 when it goes on sale in summer.
Cambridge Car Auctions, the remarketing business launched last year, is set to open a second site in the coming months.
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Chris Marsh has been made Nissan GB aftersales director.
The average national labour cost at an independent garage is just over £40 per hour, according to a new survey from the Retail Motor Industry Federation’s Independent Garage Association (IGA).
