A survey on the hybrid and EV market has revealed that the £5,000 Plug In Car Grant is essential if businesses are to continue investing in low or zero emission vehicles.
The BBC reports that Sergio Marchionne, who heads carmakers Fiat in Italy and Chrysler in the US, has retracted comments that upset governments in both countries.
The fleet sector is being seen as the vital leader in the early adoption of electric vehicles.
The Institute of the Motor Industry is highlighting the opportunities for new entrants to the sector as part of this week's National Apprenticeship Week.
The shortlist for the AM Awards 2011 has been revealed following a stringent judging and audit process.
Car manufacturers and dealers are being given a sales opportunity at the Cheshire Cholmondeley Pageant of Power.
Tesco has refused to comment on suggestions it is planning to sell used cars, dismissing them as "rumours and speculation".
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group is launching van sites throughout London.
New car registrations fell by 11.5% to 128,811 units in January but the decline was in line with industry expectations.
Ex-John Lewis customer service specialist Andrew McMillan will share how he developed John Lewis’ much admired sales and service culture at the next AM Executive Breakfast Club.
Andrew West, Vauxhall's retail network development director, has become the carmaker's aftersales director.
Ford has lost its UK crown to the VW Group. Although Ford UK is still ahead of the VW brand, when you add together all the badges that appear on its shared platforms, the group now crushes the long-standing UK market leader.
Free trade agreement means South Korean made cars will no longer face import duties
Dealers should look to be among the earliest adopters of social commerce to try its potential to maximise new and used car sales and aftersales.
A long-standing relationship between dealer and manufacturer has been recognised at the annual Honda dealer conference in the UK.
Dealer staff may soon be targeted by claims management companies with cash offers for customer data.
Marshall Motor Group has enrolled over 200 aftersales colleagues in a specially-designed training programme.
Andrew West, formerly Vauxhall's retail network development director, has been appointed aftersales director and has responsibility for all Vauxhall UK & Opel Ireland aftersales, sales and marketing and warehouse operations.
Mazda UK is anticipating an increase in company car demand from outright purchase fleets and contract hire and leasing businesses this year.
Bridford Financial Solutions has been awarded ING Lease UK’s ‘most significant introducers to business’ title for the third successive year.
Vehicle information provider HPI has signed a deal with Duncton, a privately owned car finance lender, to deliver information to help with the assessment of applications.
Alphera, BMW Group Financial Services’ multi-make retail arm, reports record levels of business in 2010 with a 230% increase in new contracts and a rise in dealer partners of more than 150% since 2008.
Newton Honda has been recognised by its manufacturer for giving an outstanding performance in customer excellence in the UK.
Lifestyle Europe has acquired Tates Renault site in Carden Avenue, Hollingbury, Brighton for an undisclosed sum.
Mini has created a performance diesel called the Cooper SD which will be the most powerful diesel variant in its current line-up.
Volkswagen’s new Jetta will be priced from £16,960 for its entry-level S 1.4-litre TSI 120bhp.
Renault’s Wind roadster is the latest model to get the Gordini treatment.
Saab GB has appointed Charles Toosey as its new managing director following Jonathan Nash’s promotion to regional director of Europe.
Honda is getting interactive with prospective customers through an iPhone app linked to its TV advert for the new Honda Jazz.
Customers that get their service or MoT at a Ford franchise dealer for the first time can earn double Sainsbury’s Nectar points in February.
