The average car dealer reported a £6,000 loss in February, according to the latest analysis from ASE, the specialist motor trade business management company.
Read More »Manheim to handle Vindis Group’s part-exchanges
The Vindis Group has appointed Manheim Auctions for the remarketing of its part-exchange stock.
Read More »Top 10 UK garages named
An independent garage in Tewkesbury has been voted the country’s best service and repair centre by motorists as Motor Codes top 10 UK garages.
Read More »Autoquake boss blames failure on financing
The chief executive of Autoquake, the online car supermarket which went into administration last month, blamed the business’s failure on lack of finance. “It was not the internet, it was not the model, it was the financing,” said Autoquake chief executive Dermot Halpin...
Read More »Tesco Cars outlines servicing plans
The outsourcing firm selected by Tesco Cars to provide its repair services will undercut...
Read More »Google to speak at MT Social Media Conference
Google has confirmed it will speak at Motor Trader’s social media conference
Read More »JCT600 spends £700K on Mini Bradford expansion
JCT600 has invested £700,000 on expanding and revamping its Mini dealership in Bradford. The move doubles the size of the existing showroom on Sticker Lane in Bradford, adjacent to the group’s BMW site.
Read More »UK van sales rise 27 per cent in March
Sales of commercial vehicles in March rose 25.3 per cent to 48,756. The move reflects the ongoing recovery in the business sector, albeit from a very low base.
Read More »Honda and Nissan cut UK production
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to cut UK car production as a result of the knock on effect of last month’s earthquake in Japan. Both carmakers cited disrupted component supply as the reason.
Read More »New car sales fall 7.9 per cent in March
New car sales fell 7.9 per cent in March, according to the latest figures released by the SMMT.
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