The UK's biggest franchised dealer, Pendragon, today reported that its aftersales profitability and retail car sales have improved in the first half of the year.
Kia has revealed a sneak peek at the new design for its Sportage small SUV.
Alex Knight, an apprentice at Gatwick Honda, has been crowned the automobile technology (light vehicle) winner in the national skills competition, Skillauto.
Anchor Vans, an independent LCV dealer covering Basingstoke, Newbury and Reading, is expanding to cater for growing service business from Ford drivers.
Ford’s new Mondeo will go on sale in UK showrooms in October and features a restyled exterior, updated interior and new engine choices.
Hyundai dealers operating in dual-brand sites with a larger manufacturer believe they’re being threatened over the 2013 Block Exemption Regulation changes that could see such showrooms forced to go solus.
Business Secretary Vince Cable witnessed a series of ‘firsts’ today as he toured Toyota’s Burnaston plant in Derby and officially launched its production of the first Auris HSD hybrid cars.
Mazda has released details of its next generation Mazda5 MPV, which is due to be launched this autumn.
Mini has refreshed its range of models with subtle style updates and a new sub-100g/km CO2 model.
Vauxhall has appointed Andy Gilson, Vauxhall’s marketing director, as its new customer experience and corporate strategy director.
Saab’s 71 UK dealers are being promised a full range of premium cars that remain true to Saab’s ‘responsible performance’ heritage.
Renault dealers must sign up to a new fleet aftersales initiative.
Mercedes-Benz Retail topped the charts in a recent Autointel top 20 dealer group ranking.
Government spending cuts mean that VOSA will cease production of some key ‘mandated’ MOT publications.
Used car sales in the first quarter of 2010 were down by 7.6% in comparison to the same period last year.
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has defined joint specifications to connect electric vehicles to the charging points.
Alfa Romeo’s new c-segment competitor, the Giulietta, will go on sale in the UK on July 24.
The automotive industry may see an uplift in sales in the second half of 2010 as some consumers and fleets bring forward their change of car ahead of the 20% VAT rate introduction.
Figures highlighting dealer profitability for the four months to the end of April paint a rosy picture for the retail motor sector.
Dany Bahar, the recently appointed chief executive of Group Lotus, is ready to stamp his authority on the company with a comprehensive rebranding.
A European Court of Justice (ECJ) case involving Volvo looks likely to reduce the protection of sacked franchised car dealers recovering indemnity payments from their former suppliers.
The recent high profile resignations of several board members was “no surprise”, said Jon Walden, chairman of the supercar franchise dealer group HR Owen.
Surrey and Sussex dealer group Vines Group has boosted its CSI by two-thirds following work with Mondial Assistance.
Dealers must ensure that they are meeting the expectations of customers who are now buying used cars because they can no longer afford new cars following price rises.
Dealers and manufacturers need to continually re-examine their customer relationship management (CRM) strategies to stop servicing work drifting away from franchise dealers to independents.
Ford Retail has gained the Institute of Customer Service’s (ICS) ‘training mark’ in recognition of its 'moments of truth' training scheme.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has welcomed the Emergency Budget for providing businesses with some long-term clarity to re-balance the economy.
The motoring headlines from the Emergency Budget.
Inudstry comment on the Emergency Budget.
VAT will be increased from 17.5% to 20% from January 4, 2011 .
