John Tustain, who sold his Bristol Street Motors dealer group to Vertu Motors in 2007, has revealed plans to build another group in the midlands and north of England.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has set out its own manifesto for what it wants from a new Government.
The UK was named Europe's largest new car market last month.
Kia dealers can now offer free seven-day drive away insurance on its new and used cars following a deal with Equity Direct Broking.
Bodyshop supplier MKPE in the midlands is extending its reach towards the south coast with its acquisition of ATS/Allpaints from Alliance Automotive.
Toyota Motor Corporation has recalled its Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX 460 models but UK models are not affected.
Citroen UK’s managing director Gary Savage is conducting a series of meetings with the dealer network to explain the company's new strategy after warnings from dealers it is driving the brand into ‘meltdown’.
There are warnings that used car vales could fall significantly in the coming weeks.
Suzuki has launched a new accident management programme aimed at retaining customers within its repair network.
Seat has secured a two-year contract to supply Ibizas to the newly-launched What Car? driving school.
Ford has sold out of its 101 unit allocation of the £35,450 special edition Focus RS500 in seven days.
The used car market is headed towards a period of stock shortfalls as weak new car sales in 2008 and 2009 impact the availability of three year-old ex-fleet models.
Ford is trying to tempt customers with vehicle’s older than three years back into the service network by offering a free 29 point health check.
Fiat Professional has secured a deal with Scottish Southern Energy (SSE) to provide 1,100 vans and will be funded by Lex Autolease.
Almost half (43%) of motorists in a What Car? poll have no faith in any of the main political parties.
The April digital edition of AM is now live.
Following Ford’s restructuring of its pricing policy, its new S-MAX and Galaxy, and revised Mondeo have seen residual values improve by up to £1,275.
Dealers are being warned that, even if they carry out all appropriate finance checks and take out indemnity insurance, they could still end up in court for selling cars that have outstanding finance.
Used van and truck finance deals are increasing for the first time since the start of the recession, reports Broadway Motor Company.
Saab has appointed Paul Adler as its new head of fleet sales, as the marque begins moves to re-establish itself as a fleet favourite.
Additional demand for hybrids and vehicles running on second-generation biofuels could be generated from this month, when the EU tax commissioner Algirdas Šemeta proposes minimum CO2 tax rates on fuels.
Motorpoint has secured Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) approval.
Suzuki has extended its 0% APR finance offers on Alto, Swift, SX4 and Grand Vitara until the end of June.
David Harrison in Peebles, Scotland, and Allams of Dorking have both taken on a HiQ fast fit franchise.
Lancashire Volkswagen Van Centre has been crowned the best van centre for aftersales in 2009 by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Vauxhall has appointed Steve Catlin as its new fleet marketing and Motability manager.
BEN is looking for teams within the automotive industry to compete in its annual five-a-side football tournament which begins on May 16.
Fiat is offering a range of value servicing dealers for Punto owners with cars registered before 2006 to get them back into the manufacturer network.
The widespread and often scathing coverage of Toyota’s massive safety recall has had no discernible impact on the residual values of the brand’s vehicles,
Group wants a network of 10-15 dealerships
