Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level since the recession, affecting retail demand and footfall across UK dealerships.
As expected the average value of sold used cars declined in June, BCA’s Pulse report shows.
June’s retail used car sales remained flat, according to Manheim’s Dealer Dashboard.
Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) is driving value to motor retail businesses, according to an independent study involving Mercedes-Benz UK, Halford Autocentres and Allparts Automotive.
Ford of Britain has announced a management reshuffle ahead of incoming managing director Mark Ovenden's arrival next month.
Alphera Financial Services is calling on dealers to personalise their showroom offers ahead of a new bid for car loan market share expected from direct lenders this autumn.
Skoda has been named the best car manufacturer at this year’s Which? Awards after scoring 89% for its customer score, 79% for its dealerships, 81% for service and 79% for reliability.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has begun publishing customer satisfaction scores on its national consumer website.
Focused approach wins over the rational middle-class customer.
The Toyota Yaris Verso is the car drivers are happiest with, according to the annual Which? Car survey.
ExxonMobil has launched the Mobil 1 Business Performance Programme to help franchised dealers boost their aftersales business.
The iconic Chevrolet brand turns 100 this year, and to celebrate in style Chevrolet UK is backing an evening of celebration at the famous Ace Cafe on London’s North Circular Road.
Ford is looking to phase out CD players in its cars as it moves to digital only in-car entertainment systems.
Subaru and Isuzu’s network of dealerships in the UK has subscribed to Motor Codes’ Service and Repair code of practice.
Pendragon's Trevor Finn emphasised the improtance of being an optimist.
Focus on what you can control, not on what you can't - John O'Hanlon, of Ridgeway Group,
Robert Forrester, of Vertu Motors , lays out the changes and challenges which lay ahead.
Retailer Halfords said the cost of fuel has forced cash-strapped motorists to reduce mileage and cut expenditure on their cars.
Fiat has relaunched its Panda city car range with Euro V engines across its line-up.
Car production returned to growth last month with more than 120,000 vehicles built in the UK - 1.8% up on a year ago, new figures showed today.
Vertu Motors has experienced a tough trading period for the four months to June 30, 2011 but profitability is ahead of the group’s budget but remains below prior year levels.
The Hendy Group has launched a brand new mobile website available for use on all mobile phone platforms.
AM100 dealer group Drive Vauxhall has extended its contract with Manheim Aftersales Solutions until the end of 2013.
Nissan has launched a major new recruitment campaign for engineers and maintenance technicians to join its Sunderland plant.
Vauxhall has launched a finance package which it claims is unique in the industry in allowing customers to tailor their finance to suit their budgets.
Harrogate-based Meridian Motor Group has taken the first steps to extend its Vantage dealer brand beyond the Toyota marque following the acquisition of central Manchester’s only Hyundai dealership.
Caterham will sell its Seven in China for the first time after the company signed a deal with new importer , Courtenay Trading International (CTI).
Jim Wright has been appointed as managing director of Nissan Motor GB.
Helphire’s chief financial officer, Ian Wardle, has stepped down after an independent review of the accident management group revealed it had misled investors about its financial position.
Audi has launched a new service, maintenance and warranty package for all newly ordered models.
