Saab Parts UK will launch a new national broker service for the pricing and placement of used Saab vehicles on August 1.
PSA Peugeot Citroën have agreed to supply light commercial vehicles for Toyota in Europe in a deal which will start from the middle of next year.
Dealer profits are looking healthy in the first five months of 2012, but the view from motor retailers is to remain cautious while battling the current economic climate.
The DVLA is allowing superstitious customers to avoid having 13 on their number plates when they buy a new car in March.
The latest figures from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) show the used car market remains “consistent and stable” with book values for July only reducing by 1% whereas the last couple of years trade values have been marked down by up to 3%.
Brown & Gammons in Baldock, Hertfordshire has specialised in MG cars for 35 years but has now added the new car franchise for the first time.
Volkswagen dealers in the UK will now have access to iPads and a new range of online tools to make sure the buying process stays relevant as the vast majority of car shoppers now start their journey online.
Steve Zanlunghi will take over from Andrew Humberstone as managing director of Fiat Group Automobiles UK on August 1.
Kia has struck a deal with digital media specialist Amscreen that will give its dealers the ability to ‘personalise’ national advertising campaigns.
The latest UK vehicle output figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that automotive manufacturing was up 12% in first half of 2012.
A major investigation by BBC TV’s flagship current affairs programme, Panorama, has highlighted the importance of garages, tyre retailers and vehicle dismantlers using responsible recyclers for the collection of their waste tyres.
Nissan has launched a new service and repair campaign featuring fixed priced servicing bundles (including or excluding an MoT) and special offers on common repairs.
The RMI’s National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has cautiously welcomed plans to modernise the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), describing them as ‘well over due’.
Nissan dealership Alex F Noble & Son picked up a ‘commended status’ prize at the recent Motability Supplier Awards.
Skoda is introducing a new green label with future model launches that will sit below its GreenLine brand.
Ford is the latest to become a partner of the Van Excellence scheme.
Ford's new Transit Custom van will be priced from £17,495 (excluding VAT), while the manufacturer promises class leading carrying ability.
Honda will launch its fourth generation CR-V across its UK network on October 1 with priced expected to be around £18,000.
Consumer research reveals real cost of running diesel An investigation by consumer rights publication Which? is highlighting the cost of diesel cars verses petrol.
Price pressure on consumers reduced in June as inflation fell to 2.4% which means prices are rising at their slowest rate since Q4 2009.
Wholesale used van values rise year-on-year despite average age and mileage also increasing, reports Manheim.
Commercial vehicle leasing company Autorama Group is looking to establish its own franchised network of LCV centres.
Citroën’s Scott Michael has been promoted to the position of head of commercial vehicles and business centre programme.
Inchcape UK has finished its mountain climbing challenge to help raise £26,523 for BEN the automotive charity.
Car dealer Jordans in Hull has become the first brand centre in the UK to retail all the Fiat Group brands.
Suzuki GB has pledged to continue its 20% discount, promoted as VAT free, until the end of September.
Volkswagen Group's Spanish brand Seat has revealed a redesigned logo which will be adopted from September.
Independent motor factor Andrew Page has become one of the largest parts distributors in the UK following an acquisition.
Audi has opened a high street store designed to digitally showcase the premium brand's car range.
Great Wall business customers can now secure a Steed pick-up on finance with a £1 deposit.
