Chapelhouse has opened its new Kia dealership on Canal Street in St Helens.
The global recession sparked a major restructuring for General Motors UK. Saab was sold off, Cadillac was almost sidelined, Chevrolet has been split into a separate business unit and Vauxhall saw its share of the total UK new car market take a dive as the company car and rental markets froze and scrappage drew retail customers to aggressive value brands.
Nissan has added a diesel engine variant to its crossover Murano range for the first time.
There are 540,744 Volvos currently registered in the UK, making the Swedish premium brand the 16th most favoured marque among UK consumers.
Fewer than one in 10 dealer websites feature live chat which is one way of dealer staff reacting quickly to customer enquiries.
Last year MoT failure rates rose to a record 37% for cars and light vans.
Honda (UK) has introduced a package to cover the cost of running a new car for the first three years.
DM Keith has acquired Martyn Beever York Seat and Skoda for an undisclosed sum.
Sunderland-based Richard Hardie has seen a 30% increase in sales in 2009 with revenues up from £30.2 million to £39m.
Twenty-four managers from across JCT600 have recently started an 18 month course at the Centre of Automotive Management at the University of Buckingham.
Euro Car Parts has won a national contract to supply components and consumables to the RAC's fleet of roadside assistance patrols.
Manheim has launched Manheim Direct, a new trade sales operation offering dealers access to immediately purchase from a rolling stock of up to 1,000 vehicles a day.
Peugeot reveals details of the new Peugeot 508 to be launched in 2011
Ford has received a loan guarantee from the Government to secure a £450 million loan from the European Investment Bank for the development of new generation engines and vehicle technologies in the UK.
Volkswagen has postponed the UK launch of its new Amarok 4x4 until next year, after experiencing a rush of orders from South America.
Exchange and Mart has created a new web team, dedicated to bringing dealers better marketing opportunities and management information tools.
The Retail Automotive Alliance, a not-for-profit company created by franchised car dealers, is expecting a rush of applications for membership as the scrappage hangover forces more dealers to address their costs.
Inchcape and Tesco have teamed up to offer Tesco Clubcard holders significant discounts on new cars.
Vauxhall aims to build up its light commercial vehicle sales, helped by a network of heavy van specialists.
Dealers are warning customers they may have to wait six months or more for delivery of premium models, which means they are running the risk of hitting the higher rate of VAT.
Syncron International - Syncron’s global inventory management solution - will support Ford Retail’s aftersales operations in the UK.
Audi will fit its 2011 A4, A5 and Q5 TDI diesel models with a misfuelling device to prevent drivers accidentally filling them with petrol.
Vertu Motors has sung Mazda’s praises following its acquisition of three Mazda sites from Brooklyn Motors last year.
The minister for culture has confirmed the Government is committed to introducing digital radio and that it will work with the automotive industry to help it deliver on that commitment.
Rolls-Royce has increased production at its Goodwood plant to more than 300 vehicles a month.
Citroen has launched a new wireless connectivity system for some of its passenger car models.
Value brand Chevrolet will tempt customers into showrooms through a Five Year Promise to minimise running expenses.
Land Rover's tie-up with Victoria Beckham, announced at the unveil of the Evoque, could be a defining moment for the brand, managing director Phil Popham believes.
Saab’s 71 UK dealers – down from 93 prior to the start of the recession and the carmaker’s flirtation with bankruptcy – are being promised a full range of premium cars that remain true to Saab’s ‘responsible performance’ heritage.
Lexus has started its recall campaign for 3,238 vehicles that have the potential to be affected by an engine issue which has been confirmed with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).
