Instead of thinking about the miseries of a recession that shows no sign of ending for at least another year or two, let’s start by thinking about a happier time when sales of upmarket cars were booming.
Advice on ways to use customer data effectively and within the law is the topic of a new, free AM best practice guide.
Peugeot has applied for planning permission to build a dealership in the site of the former Walthamstow stadium in Chingford.
Mazda Motors UK is looking to significantly expand its dealer-based contract hire scheme after forming a new partnership with ALD Automotive.
Mercedes-Benz is supplying 16 Smart ForTwo CDI city cars to the company which manages fleet vehicles for Transport for London.
Workers at Honda plants in Japan will take 14 days off between June and August because of continuing disruption caused by March's earthquake and tsunami.
A public consultation is being held tomorrow on plans to redevelop the Gates Ford dealership site in Bishop’s Stortford.
TC Harrison has upgraded its website with a new look and functions.
A ‘performance improvement expert’ has been commissioned by Kwik-Fit to help the company boost its customer service offering.
Essex dealer Grants Seat is among winners of two National Keep Britain Tidy awards, recognising its part in the launch of a campaign to tackle litter.
A fire at a Ford showroom in Liverpool is being treated as arson by police.
Roads Minister Mike Penning is inviting people to challenge and comment on red tape in an attempt to reduce bureaucracy.
VW is now offering a Sportline version of its Transporter van priced between £28,220 for the panel van and £30,100 for the kombi.
Neil Cunningham has taken over as the new chairman of the BVRLA, replacing LeasePlan’s Kevin McNally, who completes his two-year term.
Autoglass has created a video to show how it believes windscreens will develop by 2020.
Kinghams of Croydon, last year's national Golden Garages winner for customer satisfaction, has scooped a trio of trophies in its local 2011 Croydon Business Awards.
Independent bodyshop group Just Car Clinics issued a profits warning at its AGM today and reported that repair volumes continue to be hit by wider economic factors.
Volvo is taking part in a project to determine if an electric vehicle can be charged up in the same way as an electric toothbrush.
A BBC Watchdog investigation has led Citroen to recall more than 20,000 Picasso C3 cars in the UK because of concerns the brakes can be activated from the passenger side.
A new online solution from software provider Ebbon-Dacs is designed to improve cash flow and reduce debt days for fleet dealers.
Vauxhall has confirmed that the Zafira Tourer concept, previewed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, will become a production reality, with first cars in UK showrooms by early 2012.
A marketing tie-up between Warranty Direct and Kwik-Fit offers drivers of three-year old cars the chance to get their first MoT test fee for free.
New car buyers are being forced to wait up to a year for delivery of their new cars, according to a survey by whatcar.com.
Dealer Energy Efficiency Guide highlights areas where savings can be made without any cost
50 boardroom executives from the UK's top 100 franchised dealer groups have already signed up to the AM100 dinner next month.
Suzuki GB has announced the results of its 2011 Apprentice of the Year competition.
HR Owen has today revealed its new strategy for sustainable growth, which includes expanding its luxury car dealerships, adding driving skills and motorsport businesses and seeking suitable targets for takeover.
Forecourt finance is the most popular way to buy a new car, according to new figures from the Finance & Leasing Association, the trade body representing motor finance providers.
Audi’s new Q3 will be priced between £24,560 and £31,360 when it goes on sale in the UK in November.
The average engine size in a small family car has reduced by 4% while power output has risen by 12% and miles per gallon have improved by 16% over the last eight years.
