Rover-like decline in sales of upper-medium models hits both the Mondeo and Insignia
'C It Now' offers a new dimension to linking the car dealer with the prospective buyer
Audi is developing an engine note for its e-tron electric cars and is drawing inspiration from science fiction films.
The new Greenhous Vauxhall Van Centre located at the Greenhous DAF site in Willenhall, has opened its doors for business.
North Eastern Tyre and Exhausts (NETE), is investing £2 million into its wholesale division, NE Wholesale, in a bid to offer the market close to quarter of a million tyres, spanning thousands of product lines.
Whelan Construction, the independent construction and development company, has completed refurbishment work on Inchcape’s BMW dealerships in York and Malton.
Business results provider Cooper Solutions is giving away an iPad at the upcoming AM Finance Conference.
All BMW and Mini dealerships in the UK now display customer ratings on their websites.
Luscombe Suzuki in Leeds is continuing to expand following its opening in July.
Aston Martin has attracted Hanno Kirner to its board from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
Luxury carmaker Aston Martin has signed up to Motor Codes and the industry code of practice for vehicle repair.
As consumer confidence continues to remain weak and the outlook for new car sales uncertain for at least a year, AM’s forthcoming event is designed to offer insight and advice on ensuring maximum profitability.
New car registrations fell by 22.2% in October to 131,495 units but were on a par with the same month last year excluding the scrappage scheme.
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall on 12,000 iQ models produced between September 11, 2008 and October 22, 2010 due to a possible fault with the software used to manage the vehicle’s electric power steering (EPS).
A garage owner convicted of an MoT fraud has apologised to customers in a local newspaper advert.
Dealers can now download the popular Sewells' sales organiser diary for free.
Anita McErlean, head of customer services at The Carphone Warehouse will be addressing delegates at the upcoming AM Finance "running a profitable dealership" Conference.
Aftersales will be a core focus for Peoples Motor Group as it reports record 2010 results while cautious of weak consumer confidence that will impact on new car sales into 2012.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK has reshuffled part of its senior operational management.
Accident management company Britannia Accident Assist has gone bust.
Sarah Sillars, executive chair of the IMI, and her daughter Rachael have completed their climb of Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of industry charity BEN.
James Broadhead has been promoted to the position of managing director of Close Motor Finance.
Franchised dealer labour rates are 40% higher on average than independents according to a new survey.
General Motors has now fully shut down its US brand Pontiac after announcing its closure a year ago.
Proton dealers in the UK are offering free winter health checks for its customers.
Ex-Manheim commercial vehicles director Alex Wright has bought Shoreham Vehicle Auctions in West Sussex for an undisclosed sum.
ExxonMobil is now licensed to provide dexos2 products to General Motors’ Vauxhall and Chevrolet dealers and customers in the UK and Ireland.
A detailed guide tracking the fast-changing shape of the dealer market has been published by industry research company Sewells.
