Two neighbouring dealership groups in the South East have pooled their resources to cut the cost of adopting a new DMS system.
A SEAT service centre says business has increased after it was named the best garage in Britain by Motor Codes.
SG Petch has opened its new Kia dealership in Richmond on Victoria Road.
Surrey mechanic Stuart White has been named Top Technician 2010, after winning the annual competition which recognises and rewards the best automotive technicians in the UK.
An online ‘find engine’ has been launched, which claims to offer dealers genuine, qualified sales leads.
Staff at sub-prime finance retailer ACF Car Finance aim to raise £3,000 for motor industry charity BEN.
The Fiat Group saw revenues up 14.7% in the first quarter with its automobile operations – Fiat cars and LCVs, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati and Ferrari – posting a 22.1% increase year-over-year.
Volkswagen saw first-quarter deliveries grow 24.6% to 1.73 million vehicles.
In April, the Würth Group will celebrate two very special anniversaries: The oldest company of the Würth Group, Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG, celebrates its 65th anniversary, and the entrepreneur Reinhold Würth celebrates his 75th birthday.
Vauxhall has improved its MasterFit offering.
Mazda dealers have been asked to sign up to a new scheme that involves an outsourced specialist sales force being used to attract business from sub-50 fleet operators.
An increasing number of EU countries now levy CO2-based taxation or incentivise electric vehicles.
There was a record 90.2% rise in UK car production last month - the fifth successive month of growth.
A growing number of car buyers are using motor finance deals to buy new and used cars, according to the latest motor finance statistics.
A fire overnight at Southampton Audi in Chandlers Ford has caused damage estimated at more than £80,000.
PSA Peugeot Citroën has seen revenues and market share increase in the first quarter of the year.
General Motors has repaid $8.1 billion (£5.2bn) back to the US and Canadian governments for the loans it recieved to help it out of bankcruptcy last year.
Business owners in the automotive sector say their retirement prospects are finally beginning to improve as the UK begins to emerge from recession.
Leicester Volvo and Alfa Romeo dealer Sturgess has invited customers and local antique enthusiasts into its showroom for a fund-raising event.
A fast-growing proportion of dealers are now using the internet to source valuation data from Glass’s Guide, which has seen 25% of its readers now using the web.
Volkswagen is reorganising its used car business under the motto: “Das WeltAuto. Used cars you can trust. Guaranteed.”
Seat has launched a new retail offer.
Ford Retail group has officially opened a new dealership at St Helens.
Kia dealers can now offer motor insurance deals including free seven-day drive-away insurance on new and used vehicles following a deal between Kia Motors and Equity Direct Broking.
Premium brand Saab took to the slopes last weekend as the official sponsor of the UK’s first ever national level Skier and Boarder Cross event.
A major new database, brought to you by Sewells Research & Insight, listing every franchised dealer in the UK goes on sale this month.
McLaren Automotive is to appoint two UK dealers to sell its new MP4-12C which will look to compete head on with other sports car manufacturers.
Nissan has announced a major commercial partnership with The O2, which will see it create a Nissan Brand Centre to promote its electric vehicles.
Seat is finally replacing its Alhambra seven-seat people carrier with a new version which will go on sale later this year.
Peugeot is dipping its toe in the premium market with its RCZ which will be the first of the French brand’s new ‘hors-série’ range.
