Italian supercar brand Ferrari has seen its sales in the UK rise by 21% this year.
Maruti Suzuki expects to close a deal with Fiat for the supply of diesel engines for its Swift supermini within two months, according to media reports in India.
Bentley has received confirmation of a conditional grant allocation of £3m from the Department for Business Regional Growth Fund (RGF).
Lotus Cars hopes to create 1,000 jobs at its Norfolk base following a successful bid for £10.4m Government investment.
A full service history can increase the value of a used car by 26% and customers do value a franchised dealer service history greater than an independent dealer’s stamp, according to new data from ICM Research.
Corporate recovery experts from Begbies Traynor are working with Peugeot franchisee Southgate Group to create a rescue plan for the business.
Nissan’s 2012 model year GT-R will go on sale early next year and features more power, a revised chassis, new suspension and refined transmission.
Mini has created a new range of premium options called Mini Yours which will allow customers to kit their car out with a new catalogue of exclusive personalisation extras.
Citroen has developed its lowest emitting diesel, the C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS, which is capable of returning 83.1mpg and emits 87g/km of carbon dioxide.
Toyota has started production of the new Avensis at its factory in Burnaston.
Adam Lawrence has been appointed as Snows Kia’s new sales manager in Basingstoke.
Experian has appointed Alistair Scullion to the role of managing director of its automotive business in the UK.
New car registrations rose by 2.6% in October to 134,944 units, the second increase in three months, figures from the SMMT show.
Mini is planning to upgrade its dealer network showrooms as it looks to make room for its fifth and sixth models to its range.
Mercedes-Benz UK believes it can lead the premium segment in the UK with a raft of new product and adapting the atmosphere in its showrooms to appeal to a younger audience.
The multi-storey Stephen James BMW dealership in Enfield has become home to a cycle shop on its first floor.
Mazda dealers could soon be selling models built in factories outside Japan in a bid to shield them from dramatic swings in currency values.
Lookers, the top five AM100 car dealer group, has given notice to close its Ford dealership in Clacton, Essex.
Dealer business and property values are at risk as changes to general Block Exemption Regulations (BER) in June 2013 could see dealership sales blocked by manufacturers.
Delegates at AM’s Financial Conference 2011 will learn about how dealers that have adopted the Lean Thinking approach to business have achieved profits of twice the market average simply by reducing waste.
Audi UK has appointed Martin Sander as its new managing director to replace Jeremy Hicks who left earlier this year to head up Jaguar Land Rover UK.
Volkswagen has released the first official image of its new CC which will go on sale in the UK in March 2012.
Chevrolet is offering up to £6,000 off some of its models in order to boost sales in the run up to Christmas.
Mazda will not have a Skyactiv sub-brand because sub-brands like Bluemotion or Econetic for lower CO2 models areconfusing to consumers, said Phil Waring, chief operating officer, Mazda Europe.
Andrew Page, the motor factor group, has opened its 60th outlet as it continues its drive for expansion.
Mondial Assistance has announced the appointment of Mike Webb as non-executive chairman of Mondial Assistance UK.
It’s deadline day for entries for the AM Awards 2012 which will be held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham on February 15, 2012.
Stuart Kerr has been appointed chief executive of Ford Retail Group, filling a vacancy left since the exit of Chris Hayden earlier this year.
Lookers has reported a 2% year-on-year uplift in new car sales after quarter three trading, fuelled by growth in the fleet sector.
Ex-Audi UK boss Jeremy Hicks has started his new role as managing director of Jaguar Land Rover UK and the appointment brings with it a management reshuffle with new roles created in the business.
