New car registrations in the UK reached their highest-ever September total last month.
Buyers are prepared to buy a car online if backed by the reassurance of a franchised dealer.
If this imbalance continues to be left unchecked, and action is confined to emissions testing and compliance, it is inevitable that other abuses will not be addressed.
The European Commission, “extremely concerned” about the Volkswagen case, has been accused of cosying up to carmakers and failing to keep them in check.
A crackdown on vehicle clocking is being called for by the National Franchised Dealers Association and the National Association of Motor Auctions.
The National Franchised Dealers Association has suggested the relationship between its members and their car manufacturers is deteriorating.
Dealers are being reminded of new regulations on how guaranteed asset protection (GAP) insurance is sold to consumers is due to come into force on September 1.
New car registrations saw steady growth in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
The director of the NFDA Sue Robinson has commented on the recent speech by London’s deputy mayor for transport Isabel Dedring.
New car registrations in the EU increased 14.6% in June compared to 2014, marking the largest monthly increase since December 2009.
UK new car registrations grew 7% in the first half of 2015 to the highest half-year total on record.
More than a third (39%) of motorists who have bought a used-car would under no circumstances use the same dealer again.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is reminding car buyers not to buy a vehicle that doesn't come with a V5C log book.
Car dealers selling GAP insurance have until September 1 to ensure new add-on sales rules are applied.
Consumer spending patterns are reflecting a rising desire to buy cleaner cars, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
Dealers’ claims for compound interest took a move forward last week, with a win for Littlewoods at the court of appeal, says ASE.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is urging the Government to review the funding and infrastructure plans associated with alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs).
PSA bosses have revealed how they were tackling the “incredibly disappointing” opinion dealers have of Peugeot and Citroen.
The Employment Tribunal has ruled that UK law can be rewritten to reflect commission in holiday pay - but has left car dealers with unresolved issues.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) says the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposals could leave thousands of motorists with inadequate insurance cover, leaving dealers reluctant to sell it.
