Skoda will launch an online retail channel for sales of its new cars in 2019 in a bid to offer wider range of purchasing options to car buyers.
Honda has revealed the first details of the 2019 HR-V, its "most sophisticated" subcompact SUV to date. The new model features enhanced exterior styling, updates to the interior and a range of advanced technologies.
Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha Motor had followed the admissions of Japanese manufacturers Nissan and Subaru in admitting to improper testing of vehicles for fuel economy and emissions.
BMW UK has said that it is embarking on a technical campaign to examine its diesel vehicles' exhaust gas recirculation modules after the brand made the decision to recall 324,000 cars due to a risk of engine fires.
MG Motor UK parent company SAIC Motor has awarded Panda Motors Swansea a "four star" overseas dealer award for excellent customer service and strong sales performance.
Renault's UK's franchised car dealer network could have scored a marketing coup after the French manufacturer secured sponsorship of Premier League football coverage on Sky Sports.
Halliwell Jones has been refused permission to develop a new Wilmslow BMW dealership after planning officials deemed it “detrimental” to a nearby listed building and wildlife.
Jaguar Land Rover's latest Arch Concept dealership has opened its doors following JF & E Hadwin's £4.3 million investment in its Kentdale showroom facility.
A third of car dealers remain unaware of the date that the new WLTP fuel emissions test comes into force, according to a survey conducted by Manheim.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has welcomed Annette Baber Smith as its aftersales training manager to its dealer training academy.
DS Automobiles has appointed former PSA sales director Rob Thomas as its UK sales director.
Barretts Honda has celebrated the reopening of its redveloped Canterbury showroom as it prepares for the arrival of new EV car models from the Japanese brand.
Kia Motors UK has appointed a new aftersales director after Hamish McCowan brought an end to 23 years with the business by announcing his retirement.
Bumper new car discounts prompted by the need for manufacturers and car dealers to sell-off stock ahead of the new WLTP fuel emissions legislation have been highlighted to consumers by What Car?
Quest Motor Group has added Suzuki to its list of franchised partners with the development of a new showroom facility in Maldon, Essex.
MG Motor UK has appointed five new partners to its franchised dealer network, which now stands at 81 sites.
Manufacturer support for new car offers ahead of the September introduction of WLTP and RDE tests generated a 1.2% rise in July registrations.
Suzuki GB MD Dale Wyatt believes fleet sales will help him hit 2% market share, but he says he will not risk his dealers’ profitability to get there
Jato Dynamics has warned that car manufacturers are running the risk of huge fines for failing to meet EU emissions standards after new WLTP CO2 emissions tests triggered a 10g/km average increase in vehicles’ published output.
Mercedes-Benz has opened the order books for its new V6-powered flagship X-Class 350d pick-up, with deliveries expected to reach car dealerships in November.
