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.
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.
