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Nissan has delivered its first electric car Leaf models at Glyn Hopkin Nissan in Waltham Abbey.
Dealer-Auction.com has auctioned more than 23,000 cars on behalf of franchised dealers since the business was launched in January 2009.
Buyers of top-end new cars are using low interest rates and keen finance deals instead of buying outright despite the tough economic climate, according to Oracle Finance.
Volkswagen is enticing private buyers into an 11-plate Polo with a very competitive package.
Thatcham’s product accreditation scheme TQA is to become the single brand for all Thatcham certified products and equipment.
Nissan has increased the UK price of its Leaf electric vehicle by almost 10%.
Twenty-eight Kia dealers across the UK raised £29,625 for Comic Relief through a Pimp My Part-Ex charity auction.
A host of manufacturers have been honoured in the annual awards of Fleet News, AM's sister magazine.
Online used car retailer Autoquake has gone into administration.
Toyota GB has appointed Richard Balshaw to succeed Berlinda Poole as the director of Lexus in the UK.
The UK field trial of Mini's electric-powered 'E' prototypes has ended.
Salisbury Audi is using video on its website to assure visitors that they are in the hands of a customer-driven company.
Kettering-based Richard Sanders Group has appointed motor trade integrated marketing business Marketing Delivery to support it through its next phase of growth.
Nissan has confirmed that it does not anticipate any short-term impact on sales or vehicle availability in Europe due to the earthquake and crisis in Japan.
Former head of customer service at John Lewis Andrew McMillan spoke at AM's latest Executive Breakfast Club and shared his top tips on how to build loyal relationships and customer advocates.
Autoglass has announced a recruitment drive, following the recent demise of one of its competitors, Auto Windscreens.
Hyundai customers on long waiting lists for the 2.0-litre diesel version of the ix35 are being offered to buy a 1.7-litre diesel model, which they can then trade in for the full price they paid for it against the 2.0-litre model when it arrives.
Automotive industry regulator Motor Codes has released a top 10 list of regional winners in its Golden Garages competition.
The Foray Motor Group has signed up for Manheim Remarketing’s Seller Advance service for the remarketing of its part exchange and over age stock.
Honda UK and Mugen Euro are developing a CR-Z Mugen prototype.
UK car production rose by 15.1% to 111,983 units in February and was up 12% over the year-to date.
Manufacturers only have to achieve the target across 65% of their range
Used car dealers are urging the chancellor to ease the financial burden for the motorist and boost consumer confidence by freezing fuel duty.
Volvo has launched the third stage in its Emissions Equality campaign which aims to put air quality firmly at the forefront of peoples' minds.
A new awards programme from AM sister brand Parkers could prove a sales boost for dealers.
As anticipated, January finished strongly from a trade and retail perspective and auction hammer prices showed no weakness moving into February.
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