dealerships

TrustFord announces new Carlisle dealership

TrustFord has announced it will open its new dealership in Carlisle in the summer. The UK’s largest Ford dealer group already operates a Parts Plus operation in Carlisle, but this […]

Kia triumphs at NFDA awards

Kia UK has been presented with two awards at the 2023 National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Awards, including ‘Manufacturer Partner of the Year’ and ‘Green Manufacturer of the Year’. The […]

Williams aims to RAMP up growth among dealerships

The new chief operating officer at repair and maintenance plan provider RAMP is aiming to drive the growth of its warranty products among car dealerships wanting to increase customer satisfaction […]

Car buyers shifting to agency model

A majority of car buyers would prefer to purchase their next car directly from the manufacturer via an ‘agency’ model with fixed prices, rather than from a traditional dealer. This […]

Video tech underexploited in dealerships

New research from CitNOW has found that while prospective car buyers attach significant importance to interior images when searching for new and used cars online, many dealers are falling short […]

Car enquiries enjoy March spike

New research has found that the number of enquiries for new and used cars received by dealers increased for the second month in a row in March. iTrackLEADS has reported […]

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 […]