Accident management group Helphire saw its business reduce by almost a fifth in Q1 compared to the period last year.
Mercedes-Benz has announced its Corporate Sales Person of the Year using the most stringent criteria ever which it claims will set a real benchmark across the industry.
Clever controls of a dealership's funding can have a significant effect on the bottom line
There are currently vehicles on our roads that require the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) to be reset after an alignment service.
David Harrison in Peebles, Scotland, and Allams of Dorking have both taken on a HiQ fast-fit franchise in an industry first.
Changes to the way that dealership staff are taxed on using demonstrators or company cars could leave dealers open to fines.
Fix Auto UK, the independent bodyshop franchise, has appointed industry guru Robert Hadfield as non-executive chairman.
Pro-Align: The Hunter SmartWeightTM Balancer range, (which won the NTDA 2009 Taff award for Innovation) is keeping well ahead of the market, with further new software developments and innovations
North of Scotland dealer Dicksons has posted its highest ever trading profit after boosts from scrappage and its own marketing campaigns.
Nissan has become an official automotive partner with The O2 stadium in London and will be opening a brand centre there to act as a hub for its electric vehicle (EV) activities from July.
Milton-Keynes based Wayside Group has taken over Cooks Audi in Peterborough.
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Kia now uses the East Midlands Centre for Automotive Training (EMCAT) technical training facilities near Nottingham.
Mike Whittington, currently director of network operations at Mercedes-Benz UK, becomes its sales director on June 1.
Peugeot will put its new cars in front of thousands of foodies this summer by sponsoring the UK's three Taste Festivals.
A 'super podcast' has been brought out by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to alert businesses to what it calls major changes to the way that VAT-registered traders, employers, limited companies and other organisations file and pay their tax.
Renault has confirmed pricing and specification for Kangoo Van Maxi And Trafic Phase 3
Bodyshop group Nationwide Accident Repair Services has signed a £24m contract with a major insurance group to become its preferred supplier for vehicle repair and claims management.
Dealers are "taking customers for a ride" by not being clear about how much interest they’ll pay on a motor, according to Which? Car.
The Treasury has underestimated the tax take from the new first year VED registration system introduced on April 1, prompting warnings it may seek to rapidly increase charges in coming years to make up for the shortfall.
Dealers are being urged to take steps to protect their databases from threats such as theft, fire and flood.
Franchised and independent businesses gathered in Bolton recently for the AM Round Table, sponsored by AI Claims Solutions.
The FSA (Financial Services Authority) has published its 2010/11 Business Plan detailing a change in tact from retrospective intervention to proactive challenge through a more intensive and intrusive supervisory approach.
Nissan is planning to reduce the number of dealerships that specialise in fleet sales – cars and LCVs – from 60 to around 45 over the next year.
A Milton Keynes van dealer has secured a major contract for its new Volkswagen Transporters in a deal worth over £600,000.
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Pendragon told investors today it is “cautiously optimistic” about prospects for 2010 following a solid first quarter trading.
Sir Nigel Rudd has announced his intention to retire as chairman of Pendragon, the UK's largest franchised dealer group.
Car dealers don’t always put sufficient emphasis on warranty sales because they fail to recognise the way in which they provide not just a margin at the point of sale, but create an uplift in aftersales for as long as the next three years.
