The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has acquired Automotive Technician Training (ATT) for an undisclosed sum. ATT is an e-learning system that is currently...
Read More »New FordStores to exclusively sell Mustang
Ford will sell its forthcoming Mustang and top-end Vignale models exclusively through a small number of metropolitan based Ford Stores from summer 2015. It is piloting the new Ford Store retail concept at two...
Read More »Used car values dip in April as trade-ins hit market
Values of used cars dipped in April as high numbers of March plate-change trade-ins hit the market. In the first two weeks of the month...
Read More »Peugeot plans petrol engine sales boost
Peugeot dealers are expected to benefit from a significant retail sales boost with the launch of two new small turbocharged petrol engines, which will debut in the 308 and 308SW, while reducing its traditional reliance on diesel sales.
Read More »Jensen Motors appoints first dealer
The newly formed Jensen Motors has appointed Slades Garage in Buckinghamshire as its first UK dealership.
Read More »Glass’s forecasts 4% rise in April car registrations
Glass’s is forecasting new car registrations will rise 4% in April to 170,000 units as the boom in retail sales continues. Glass’s has pencilled in a 5% increase in registrations for the full year...
Read More »Nissan Qashqai is fastest selling used car – Glass’s
SUVs are some of the fastest selling used cars on UK forecourts, according to Glass’s. Top of the charts is the Nissan Qashqai, which is taking 25.3 days to sell...
Read More »Pentagon launches training academy
Pentagon Group has launched a new training academy for its 950 employees. The academy is based at Pentagon’s site in Barnsley with programmes delivered on site and at the group’s dealerships...
Read More »Residual boost for Overfinch Range Rovers
Demand for high specification Range Rovers are increasing, according to vehicle conversion firm Overfinch. It cited figures from CAP which showed that that the new Range Rover Overfinch conversion retains 30% more value than the standard car...
Read More »HR Owen director delivers keynote at ASE/MT Financial Conference
Delegate places are available for this year's ASE/Motor Trader Financial Conference featuring keynote speaker sessions from HR Owen, Benfield, Panmure Gordon and ASE...
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