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.
Used car prices should follow the season norm in the second half of 2010 according to new analysis from Glass’s.
Transport minister Mike Penning has confirmed there will be a total review of all vehicle testing later this year.
Inchcape, the international automotive distributor and retailer, has announced its half year results for the period ended June 30, 2010.
Skoda has extended its range of finance offers until December 31.
Several manufacturers have launched all-inclusive motoring packages which combine the cost of motoring into a single monthly payment in order to bolster sales in the second half of this year.
Electric vehicles have become headline news for the motor industry but technical experts in the sector agree the internal combustion engine will remain at the heart of motoring for decades yet.
Toyota has announced it is having to recall 348 Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon models in the UK, built between July 2002 and September 2006.
Top 10 AM100 group Vertu Motors has exchanged contracts to acquire a Seat dealership in Derby from GK Group.
Just as Mini prepares to launch its 4x4 Countryman, the brand has announced it will enter the World Rally Championship.
The electric vehicle grant of up to £5,000 per vehicle will be introduced from the start of 2011.
The Finance and Leasing Association has launched a new online tool which will let customers check if their local dealer is SAF approved.
Senior executives from across the industry will once again be gathering at the Simpson’s in the Strand on Friday, August 20 for the fourth AM Executive Breakfast Club meeting.
Porsche has confirmed it is developing an all-electric car based on its Boxster roadster with early testing of the car to begin at the start of 2011.
The Government has said it will introduce a new version of the V5C document - commonly known as a vehicle's log book.
Dealers selling South Korea-made cars have been warned if sales become excessive, punishing import duties may make them too expensive for average consumers.
Ford Retail’s direct dealing internet programme, designed to “move further and faster by creating a dedicated online dealership brand” could account for one in 10 of the group’s sales within 10 years.
The new Vauxhall Astra SportsTourer will be priced from £16,575 when it launches here later this year.
Measurement of performance and motivation of staff are both vital tools in driving up standards of customer service in motor retail.
Phoenix Car Company has reported record full-year profits in the wake of the recession.
A new loyalty card scheme where customers spend money to earn privileges is to be launched by Fiat dealers.
Why a UVW warranty makes good commercial sense
British Car Auctions (BCA) is aiming to make buying a car at auction a lot easier for motorists with the launch of its new website.
