PSA Group overtook the Volkswagen Group as Europe’s best-selling car brand as the effects of WLTP’s implementation resulted in the region’s biggest monthly registrations decline in a decade during September.
Bristol Street Motors is welcoming two new recruits to its Seat dealership in Birmingham, including the site’s first Motability sales executive.
Investment in a hub and spoke car retail model will help to ensure that franchised dealers “thrive and have many years of longevity”, according to a new sector report published by Colliers International.
TrustFord is preparing to expand into Scotland as it takes a central role in Ford of Britain’s new Parts Plus wholesale parts network.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA Class emerged as the top performer in Auto Trader's monthly fastest-selling used car rankings for the first time in September – taking an average of 15 days to leave dealer forecourts.
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Prices and specification details of the new Cupra Ateca SUV have been revealed ahead of the arrival of Seat's new performance car brand in UK showrooms.
Groupe Renault will work with EDF, Total and ENEL to promote the large-scale take-up of electric cars across Europe.
Inchcape UK’s Lexus Guildford dealership has invited customers to its Winter Wonderland Christmas fair in support of Alzheimer’s Society.
MG Motor UK has “strengthened its sales and marketing team” with the appointment of Matthew Stevens to the role of product and planning manager.
Mini has ditched its trademark offering of multiple bespoke trim options to ‘reduce complexity’ in its range line-up by offering a simplified three-tier line-up.
Kia Motors UK’s franchised car dealer training agency Motiv8 has been awarded C&IT’s Automotive Event of the Year award for its work to introduce the new Kia Stonic to retailers via the Kia Academy.
Hendy Group has launched a recruitment campaign to attract 18 new members of staff to its new £9m Honda, Kia and Mazda dealership development in Eastleigh.
Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VFSUK) has appointed former chief commercial officer Mike Todd as its new chief executive officer, succeeding David Maloney.
Vauxhall has launched its new Retailer Recruitment Service (RRS) following a successful pilot phase in the first half of 2018.
Waylands Automotive has acquired Johnsons Cars’ Volvo Oxford car dealership to extend it operations to four sites – all with the Swedish premium brand.
VWCV sales boss James Douglas is anticipating customer needs with mobile servicing and new fleet-specific roles
Vauxhall will introduce eight new or updated models by the end of 2020, as part of the car manufacturer's efforts to drive profitability with its new PACE! stategy.
Under UK MD Alain Descat, DS is using tools from VR to valet service to build a reputation for high-end luxury in boutique-style dealerships and online
Neville Briggs, the managing director of Pinewood, explains why the DMS market is moving towards mobile usage and self-service.
