The National Association of Motor Auctions (Nama) has warned that late plate cars are set to come under pressure with the surging new car market...
Read More »Nissan launches fixed price servicing scheme
Nissan is aiming to drum up workshop business for its dealer network with the launch of a fixed price servicing scheme...
Read More »Swansway profits rise 57% to £5.1m in 2013
Family-run Swansway Group saw pre tax profits rise 57% to £5.1m on turnover ahead 28% to £370m in 2013...
Read More »Car dealers feature in Sunday Times Rich List
The motor retail sector performed strongly in the 2014 Sunday Times Rich List, the annual review of personal fortunes in the UK...
Read More »European new car registrations rise 4.6% in April
New car registrations in the EU rose 4.6% in April to reach 1,089,226 vehicles, according to the European carmakers’ association Acea. It was the eight consecutive month of growth although it was still the third lowest April performance since Acea began compiling the statistics in 2003...
Read More »Choosing the MT Awards finalists
Curtis Hutchinson Congratulations to all the entrants who have made it through to the 2014 Motor Trader Awards. Shortlisting entries for the Motor Trader Awards is never an easy process...
Read More »Motor Trader Awards 2014: The Finalists
The finalists have been announced for this year’s Motor Trader Awards. Over 70 companies and individuals have been shortlisted...
Read More »Luxury and premium car sales drive Inchcape
Inchcape saw turnover increase by 2.5% to £2.2bn at actual currency (up 11.4% at constant currency) in the four months to 30 April. Like for like revenue was up by 0.8% at actual currency (up 9.5% at constant currency)...
Read More »IMI launches diversification programme
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed plans to develop its overseas business and diversify its service offering in a new three year strategic plan set to boost its commercial proposition and be less dependent on government funding.
Read More »Peugeot 2008 tops used car fastest sellers list
The fastest selling used car on dealer forecourts in April was the Peugeot 2008, according to research from Glass’s. Peugeot’s award-winning small crossover SUV spent an average...
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