dealerships

Car buyers turning away from online purchases

A declining share of car buyers plan to purchase their next car entirely online, according to new research by What Car?. In its latest weekly survey, just 4.2% of 873 […]

Dealership sales dip despite rising enquiries

The number of enquiries for new and used cars received by dealers in February increased by 2.7% against the same month last year. According to data from iTrackLEADS, dealers saw […]

TrustFord names new CEO

TrustFord has announced changes to its senior leadership team, including the appointment of Stuart Mustoe as new chief executive officer. Mustoe has been promoted from his position of finance director […]

Vospers named Vauxhall main dealer

South West car dealership group Vospers has been appointed as the new main dealer for Vauxhall in Plymouth. As part of the contract, Vospers will make a substantial investment in […]

Online sales drive drivvn growth

Automotive e-commerce company drivvn has reported a 21% increase in sales during 2022 and now expects to break the £1bn barrier this year. Sales rose from £588m in 2021 to […]

Chorley Group invests in iStoreDOCS

The Chorley Group has invested in new technology to improve the customer experience and enhance data security. The multi-franchise dealer, which operates nine sites across the North West, has teamed […]

TruckEast begins search for apprentices

TruckEast has begun its search for its next intake of HGV apprentice technicians, with 13 apprenticeships on offer as part of its September 2023 programme. Apprentices, who will receive a […]

TrustFord begins search for class of 2023

TrustFord has started its search for 75 new apprentices to join the company in 2023. There are a huge variety of roles on offer at their dealerships in England, Northern […]

Sales dip despite steady stream of enquiries

Enquiries for new and used cars remained high in January, with no change from the same month last year. However, overall sales of new and used cars dropped 13%, according […]

Buyers doubtful of approved-used programmes

Nearly half of car buyers in the UK do not believe thorough vehicle checks are carried out by dealers and manufacturers when they buy an approved used car. According to […]

BCA and Lookers renew remarketing partnership

BCA and Lookers have renewed their existing remarketing partnership for a further two years.  The programme began on 1 January and will run until the end of 2024, with around […]