Dealers have an opportunity to profit from the Government's plans to move the UK's radio industry to DAB digital broadcasting by 2015
The Retail Motor Industry (RMI) has appointed Stuart James as the new head of its independent garages division with immediate effect.
Kia Motors has revealed the first photos of its next generation Rio, to be unveiled at Geneva Motor Show on March 1 alongside the new Picanto.
Scottish dealer group Peter Vardy has measured a 40% increase in online sales inquiries since it introduced a round-the-clock live chat facility to its website last October.
Carmaker defies economic concerns as it pushes towards achieving 1% market share
Cliff Dickenson and Son Ford has won the Ford Chairman's Award for 'outstanding customer satisfaction' for the fourth consecutive year.
Fiat Group is encouraging customers to test drive the Doblò Cargo van in return for £50 worth of fuel and a bacon roll.
Essex Auto Group has opened its new Seat dealership in Southend.
Nissan is offering customers of its Juke, Qashqai and Qashqai +2 a free loan car due to new car delivery lead times of more than three months.
Dealers welcome Network Q scheme that extends warranty to secondhand vehicles
The family-owned Marshall Motor Group is celebrating the news that its Volvo dealership in Grantham has been named as the top Volvo dealership in the UK, ahead of 121 other dealers.
Chris Kidd, managing director of Gateway Motor Company, Crewe, has been appointed national chairman of Peugeot UK’s dealer council.
Mazda has come top of the ranks for the automotive sector in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index.
Dealers are urged to beware of ‘fronting’, a rising fraud threat where someone with a good credit rating applies for finance for a car to be used by someone refused a loan.
Point-of-sale loans for new cars to retail buyers remain above 50% as a gradual recovery over many months continues, according to data from the Finance & Leasing Association.
Ferrari’s 12 UK dealerships have pledged to take on a least one apprentice for a three-year apprenticeship programme following a £350,000 investment from the Italian manufacturer.
Parts company TRW Automotive has bought ArvinMeritor's European shock absorber business.
Renault has unveiled its Captur sports crossover concept ahead of the Geneva Motor Show on March 1.
Suzuki has revealed the first picture of a its new sporty Swift S-Concept model which will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show on March 1.
Ford Authorised Repairers are set to achieve higher standards of workshop service as the manufacturer introduces tougher measures to its quality programme following the success of its partnership with RAC.
Steve Maltby, managing director of Paragon Fleet Solutions, has announced his intention to retire by 2013.
The advertising watchdog has tackled Mercedes-Benz UK over its use of an advert claiming that fitting copy parts could result in legal liabilities after a crash.
Vauxhall has refreshed the exterior design, engines, chassis and interior for its Antara crossover SUV for 2011 priced from £19,995.
The majority of the first production run of the Ford Focus – all five-door models – are destined for UK dealerships in time for the market's March registration plate change.
Dealer group Caffyns issued a trading statement this morning which reveals growth in regional market share and the closure of four businesses.
Border Cars has taken its Mitsubishi representation to three, taking on the franchise at dealerships in Carlisle and Workington.
Chevrolet has appointed Daniel Gregorious as its national sales and operations manager.
Infiniti has released sneak preview sketch of a new luxury performance car concept which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show at the start of next month.
The February issue of AMe is now live and available to read.
According to a recent survey from Gfk NOP Social Research, consumer confidence in purchasing high price tag items like cars was lower than expected for the beginning of 2011. However, it’s not all doom and gloom for dealers and brokers.
