More companies are signing up for the Dealers Backing BEN campaign.
Vauxhall has revealed its new British-built Astra Sports Tourer which will go on sale in the UK at the end of October.
Former Chrysler UK boss Peter Lambert has joined Kwik Fit Fleet.
Manheim Remarketing has appointed George Grant, a former senior executive at Bank of Scotland Dealer Finance, as operations director.
Vertu has completed its acquisition of a Seat dealership in Derby for £480,000.
Fiat is making 152 examples of its Abarth 500 695 Tributo Ferrari available in the UK for £29,600.
Chrysler UK has joined forces with Motor Codes to survey customers using its service and repair garages.
The HiQ fast fit network has credited its franchise structure as a major factor behind its ongoing success, after revealing its half year business results.
Peugeot has extended its van warranties to 100,000 miles.
The RMI and BSI are joining forces to promote bodyshops who have been awarded the Kitemark accreditation.
Nissan Motor (GB) has launched a new range of clothing to be sold through its dealer network.
Two more speakers have been confirmed for AM’s Used Car Market Conference 2010 on September 29 at the National Motorcycle Museum near Birmingham.
Volvo is now 100% owned by Chinese carmaker Geely after the sale by Ford was completed at a ceremony in London today.
Saab GB has completed its move out of Luton following its split from General Motors UK.
Sytner BMW in High Wycombe has picked up the BMW National Dealer of the Year trophy for its 2009 performance.
Mazda has introduced special offers in an attempt to boost sales to driving schools.
Following the success of a pilot scheme last year, Toyota is working with the Carbon Trust to achieve significant reductions in energy use and carbon emissions across its network of more than 200 Toyota and Lexus centres, following a new 8-Step Environmental Plan.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced national service pricing with fixed prices for interim or full services at its Van Centres.
Suzuki has launched its new CRM programme, which it hopes will "improve the brand perception" amongst prospects of its automobile, motorcycle and marine divisions, and to build a stronger relationship with them.
Visitors to Vauxhall’s ecoFLEX Experience website are being offered a voucher for a free fuel efficiency check at participating Vauxhall MasterFit retailers.
Helphire has seen its profits more than quadruple, just months after laying off hundreds of staff.
The Court of Appeal has today (Friday July 30) ruled in favour of a group of five motor dealers seeking compound interest from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on VAT repayments.
Publicly listed dealer group Caffyns reports trading "ahead of plan" and says it is continuing the improvements that resulted in its turnaround last year.
Vauxhall MasterFit is now offering Network Q customers, who own cars over two-yearsold deals on the service and maintenance of their vehicle with the launch of the Vauxhall MasterFit Service Club.
Jaguar Land Rover has launched a "Cycle to Work" scheme as part of a sustainability strategy to encourage employees to take a greener approach to travelling to work.
Automotive industry employees will benefit from a £400,000 new training facility at Gateshead College, Tyne & Wear aimed at improving the skills of people working in the vehicle body repair and service sector.
Seven new models in four years means Alfa Romeo plans to quadruple UK sales by mid-decade, but won’t be appointing huge numbers of new dealers to do it.
Mercedes-Benz dealers are bringing more car buyers back into their aftersales workshops, following initiatives agreed between the network and the manufacturer.
The number of dealers who went out of business last month fell compared to the same period last year.
Ford Retail and ACF Car Finance have both committed to supporting the Dealers Backing BEN campaign.
