Lookers Mercedes-Benz in Brighton has been named as fleet sales team of the year for the manufacturer’s annual Retailer of the Year awards.
The UK automotive industry may be portrayed by the mainstream media in a negative light, but being a car dealer in Australia is seen as one of the least trusted professions by consumers.
Chevrolet has its first dealership in Cambridge courtesy of Buckingham and Stanley.
Spyker says it has halted Saab production due to a short-term liquidity crunch which it must resolve to pay suppliers.
Patrick Pelata, chief operating officer of Renault, has resigned his post following the carmaker's botched handling of debunked spying claims.
Suzuki has equipped dealers with a low deposit PCP scheme aimed at younger buyers or those who can't put down a large deposit for a new Swift.
The all-new Ford Ranger pick-up enters the stage on the Ford stand at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham ahead of its European sales launch later in 2011.
Top 40 AM100 The Vindis Group has appointed Manheim Auctions for the remarketing of its part exchange stock.
Following the 7.9% fall in new car registrations for March announced by the SMMT last week, Graham Bushby, head of motor at Baker Tilly Restructuring and Recovery LLP, looks at what’s most likely to be the root causes.
Renault is holding a special board meeting today following an audit report of its handling of industrial espionage claims, now discredited.
Chevrolet has come top in Warranty Direct’s latest reliability index based on the number of warranty claims, cost of repair, mileage and age of its cars.
German brands continue UK sales rise, but Hyundai-Kia has the strongest growth
Police are investigating the death of the wife of former Bolton franchised dealer Ian Workman.
Tesco Cars is directing its used car customers to 900 independent garages for servicing through an arrangement with National Service Network (NSN) which says it can offer prices 30% cheaper than franchised dealers.
For the fifth consecutive year, Eastleigh-based Hendy Mazda has announced it will be an official sponsor of the Hampshire Cricket team.
Peugeot UK has appointed Morgan Lecoupeur as its new director of marketing for Peugeot UK replacing Christian Stein.
Kia has appointed David Williams as its national business manager to handle nationwide fleet and business-user accounts.
The success of Vauxhall MasterFit’s online service booking pilot programme in 2010 has led to its introduction across the national network.
The April issue of AMe is now live, featuring fresh new content separate to the magazine edition.
MG will start assembly of its MG6 fastback and saloon at its Longbridge factory on April 13.
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its A-Class concept which hopes to revitalise its smaller car range and attract a younger audience to the German brand.
Ford’s next-generation Focus Econetic will go on sale in the UK early next year and is expected to be able to achieve 80mpg.
ACF Car Finance, a sub-prime specialist that operates a network of used car sales sites, predicts electric cars that are on sale now could lose 90% of their value in five years.
Supermarket links with National Service Network to provide aftersales for customers
Takeover is subject to European Competition Commission approval
Improving confidence within the fleet and business sectors is helping to soften the decline of new car registrations.
Network is praised for improvements in customer retention in service and repair
Dealers want more of the same, says Jackson after network's significant profits improvement
Citroën is confident its 11 electric vehicle specialist dealers in the UK will recoup their investment in the new market area within a year.
Korean carmaker retains focus on retail customers while looking for fleet growth
