Auto Trader has launched a new car website which links customers searching for a new car in the UK to their respective local dealers.
Kia has signed an agreement with Vodafone to provide telematic services for its customers throughout Europe.
BCA’s Pulse report shows average values rose in January, with part-exchanges reaching a record high.
Honda is including three years’ free servicing on all of its new 1.4-litre petrol and hybrid Jazz models.
Vauxhall has released the first official pictures of its Zafira Tourer Concept which is the strongest hint yet of what the production version will look like.
January’s seasonal bounce in retail sales of used cars saw sales rise to 13.6, higher than 12 months ago, but well down on the 17.4 of the previous year, according to Manheim’s Dealer Dashboard.
A management restructure at North-west of England dealer group RRG has seen Tony Cliff and Arran Bangham given joint managing director roles.
Vauxhall has confirmed it will be producing a new version of the Astra TwinTop which will go on sale in the UK in 2013.
The Infiniti hybrid saloon will cost £46,840 when right-hand drive versions arrive in UK Infiniti Centres from April.
Six modern vehicle technicians from independent workshops, franchised dealers and fast fits, now await the final round of Top Technician 2011.
Spyker Cars is offloading its luxury sports car unit to focus on Saab.
Dealers are being urged to lobby UK and European politicians for an industry code of conduct designed to protect consumer and dealer interests.
The market for recycling electric vehicle (EV) batteries is expected to be worth more than $2 billion globally by 2022.
Renault UK has seen 50 per cent increase in customers over the last 12 months for its accident support line programme which it runs in conjunction with Ai Automotive.
Dealer Principal Paul Wooding said despite the dramatic changes that will be taking place at the dealership it’ll be open for business as usual.
Aston Martin will introduce a new sports car, Virage, into its model range this year.
The Mitsubishi i-MiEV has become the first full electric vehicle to complete EuroNCAP crash testing.
The first images of Volkswagen’s all-new Golf Cabriolet have been revealed ahead of the car making its public debut at next week’s Geneva Motor Show.
Advertising watchdogs have rejected a complaint against The Trade Centre Wales after a customer arrived too late to bag their bargain used car.
Pendragon achieved double-digit percentile growth in sales in 2010 and enjoyed an uplift in operating profit as the UK’s largest motor retailer continues to regain its strength.
Bodyshop group Nationwide Accident Repair Services has launched its 2011 drive for apprentices.
The Micheldever Group has announced the acquisition of Harris Brothers Tyres in South Wales, adding a further four tyre outlets to the group’s growing aftermarket operation.
Eastbourne-based dealer group Caffyns has exchanged contracts with Ability Contractors for the sale of its vacant freehold site at East Grinstead for £1m in cash.
Ron Hickman, design director with Lotus Cars in the 1960s, has died at the age of 78.
BMW has announced its sub-brand for ‘sustainable, premium mobility solutions’- its electric and hybrid vehicles - will be known as i.
Rolls-Royce has built an electric-powered Phantom luxury saloon as a one-off to explore whether its wealthy customers will embrace alternative powertrains.
Accident management group Helphire has posted a pre-tax profit of £3.6m after adjustments as it continues along its recovery plan.
Karl Vella Group has expanded into its fifth bodyshop with its takeover of County Coachbuilders Automotive.
Alfa Romeo UK is running a sales campaign across its nationwide network, branded The Red 11 Event.
The former head of customer service at John Lewis Partnership recently met members of the AM Executive Breakfast Club to share his insight into great customer engagement.
