Kia is offering a £2,000 discount off selected models when customers trade in a car seven years or older until March 31.
Dealers and manufacturers are expecting the second half of this year to be very tough in the new car market and will be looking at aftersales as one way to help keep businesses profitable.
Ex-Independent Garage Association chairman, Jonas Zambakides, has been named chairman of the IAAF’s (Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation) garage division.
The Society of Motor Auctions has told dealers they must not lose sight of ensuring they effectively manage their trade-in cars.
Vauxhall’s Network Q used car operation is being re-launched with a new website, warranty programme, primetime television ad campaign – and a focus on core brand vehicles.
iB Management Solutions has delivered its eTag electronic key management solution for West London Audi.
Seat has opened a national fleet business centre to serve corporate customers in the UK.
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced a £270 million loan guarantee to GM Europe to help secure the company’s operations in Britain and the rest of Europe.
Automotive companies and individuals were recognised for their focus on skills at the Institute of the Motor Industry's anual dinner last week.
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group has finished a £4 million refurbishment at its site in Brentford, which was the company’s first retail outlet in the UK.
Dealers sold 23% more new cars to motorists using motor finance deals in January than in the same month last year.
Vizion, the prestige car accident repair network, has broadened its offering with a mainstream vehicle repair service.
Mercedes-Benz is to launch a new servicing programme in a bid to focus on aftersales in a bid to boost business across the dealer network.
Martin Moll has become head of marketing at Honda (UK) following a management reshuffle.
Kia’s next generation Magentis saloon will reach UK showrooms next year and the first pictures have been revealed ahead of its world premiere next month at the New York Motor Show.
Thatcham, the motor repair research organisation, is bidding farewell to its chief operating officer, Jason Moseley.
The UN World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations has adopted a technical standard guaranteeing electric and hybrid car safety.
Autotrademail.com has enetred into a pricing war with its competitor Autotradebids.co.uk.
North East car dealership Hodgson has been awarded Toyota’s 2009 Toyota Ichiban European Customer Satisfaction Award for excellent customer service.
Nissan has recognised its top retailers in its annual dealer awards.
In 2009, total vehicle production in Europe (cars, trucks, buses) decreased by 17.3% compared to 2008 and by 23% compared to the pre-crisis level of 2007.
The BMW Group recorded positive earnings last year despite the ongoing financial and economic crisis.
2009 was the worst year that the used car industry has seen since 2000, according to Experian.
Suzuki GB has appointed a new franchise to its network, bringing the total number of dealers to 153.
Service plan sales by dealers rose more than 250% in 2009.
The owner of Smith Electric Vehicles, Tanfield, has received an offer from Smith Electric Vehicles US Inc ("SEVUS") for its electric vehicle division for £37 million in cash.
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Alistair Darling will reveal the 2010 Budget on March 24 and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders wants the Government to include measures to help boost consumer confidence and secure the future of the automotive industry in the UK.
Dealers could benefit from a massive spurt of interest in salary sacrifice for cars schemes, which make new cars available to employees who do not qualify for company cars in exchange for a monthly payment from their salary.
Inchcape has revealed that reported profit before tax for its financial year ending December 31, 2009 was up from £108.2 million in 2008 to £136.7 million last year.
