BCA has relaunched its website to make it easier for auction buyers to search through its available stock.
European new car sales saw a 16% increase in December, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average used car values increased in December, following three months of falling values.
Supply shortages, tighter trading margins and limited retail demand will make 2010 a particularly tough year for used-car dealers.
MoT failure rate information obtained by the BBC could confuse consumers and does not take into account the range of factors affecting pass rates.
Suzuki GB has appointed Parkside Suzuki to its dealer network bringing its total representation in the UK to 149 sites.
The entries are in for the AM Awards 2010 and the next step to ensure that you are part of the largest award ceremony in the automotive retailing calendar is to book your place on the night.
A Wembley-based sprinter could be heading for the London Olympics after receiving a £1,000 boost from Renault London West.
New car registrations through the scrappage scheme have almost hit the 300,000 limit with units at 284,479 between its inception in May last year and December.
Saab could be sold for a minimum of $1 as long as the bidder is able to secure long term security for the company.
Marshall Motor Group is looking to expand its sales teams and is keen to encourage more women to join the motor industry.
2009 was a tough year for the new light commercial vehicle market, which ended the period 35.61% down on 2008’s registrations.
Peugeot will launch 14 new models worldwide between 2010 and 2012 and is planning to move from 10th in the world car market to 7th by 2015.
Mazda is looking to grow its company car demand from outright purchase fleets and contract hire and leasing companies in 2010.
Lookers is ahead of budget following a strong performance in the first nine months of the year the dealer group is on target to exceed market expectations for its full year results.
Vertu Motors is to acquire its first dealership in Scotland following the proposed acquisition of Boydslaw 103 Limited for £2.7 million.
Renault has developed a new Clio which emits 98g/km of carbon dioxide and will do 76.3mpg.
Volkswagen has revealed a new compact coupe hybrid model at the Detroit Motor Show which produces under 100g/km of carbon dioxide.
Kia Motors Europe (KME) has appointed former Honda UK general manager Bernard Bradley as its vice president of sales.
Subaru is very much a man’s brand with women owning less than a fifth of all models registered.
December saw many dealers and carmakers begin highlighting the January 1 return to 17.5% VAT.
Wilsons Auctions is doubling capacity at two of its auctions houses following a £2 million investment.
Ford’s next generation Focus will go on sale in the UK in the first quarter of 2011 and first pictures have been revealed.
Used van prices increased by 0.3% (£11) in December in comparison to November and although it’s a small increase, it marks the fifth rise in a row, according to Manheim Auctions.
China sold 13.6 million cars in 2009 making it the world’s largest market for new cars in the world and overtaking the US which sold 10 million.
The amount of information provided to dealers on tyre labelling and marketing materials is to increase.
Peugeot has rebranded with a new logo to mark its 200th anniversary.
General Motors has appointed AlixPartners to supervise the wind-down of Saab.
The Automotive Distribution Federation (ADF) has launched the new Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) to cater for the needs of the independent repair sector in the UK.
