The difference between car sales and assembly so far in 2010 shows that a return to equilibrium is still some way off, according to PwC’s Automotive Institute.
Jardine Motors Group has confirmed One Hyde Park - The Residences at Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge - will be the location of its McLaren London showroom.
The July market for new cars has slowed as expected with units falling 13.2% by 20,703 units following 12 successive monthly rises.
Kia Motors UK has introduced a new system to manage its incentive (bonus) payments to dealers.
Volvo Cars has begun using digital video training to improve its customer service, communications and management skills training for 5,500 dealership staff in the UK and Ireland.
The Tata group, which owns Jaguar Land Rover, has begun searching for a successor to its group chairman, Ratan Tata.
Glass’s is predicting that hybrid cars, which combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, will represent the dominant ‘alternative fuel’ powertrain technology until 2019, after which they will be overtaken by electric vehicle sales.
Spanish bank Santander has bought more than 300 UK branches from Royal Bank of Scotland for £1.65 billion pounds.
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.
