Specialist skills in demand in dealer job sector

technician_90The dealer recruitment market is witnessing high demand for specialist skill sets, according to a special report in the October edition of Motor Trader.

Vertu boss warns of mounting UK pre-registrations in falling new car market

robert_forrester_2010_90A leading dealer group boss has warned of mounting pressures on dealers to pre-register cars in order to reach sales targets.

New car finance sales dip in August

showroom_smallNew car finance sales fell in August although sales of used car finance rose, according to the latest data from the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA).

Vertu first half profits rise 73 per cent

robert_forrester_2010_90Acquisitions fuelled profits at Vertu Motors in the half year to August 2010.

SMMT sells lease on London HQ

forbes_house_90The SMMT has sold its lease on Forbes House, it’s headquarters in London’s upmarket Belgravia, for an undisclosed sum.

Manheim closes Rotherham site

manheim_smallManheim Auctions has closed its auction centre in Rotherham after 20 years of trading.

Plug pulled on 2012 British Motor Show

excel_90The British International Motor Show will not be reinstated in 2012, according to the SMMT.

Motor Trader Open Points Roadshow: last chance to book

open_points_2010_logo_small_90Dealers considering taking on a new franchise have a final opportunity to book a place at this month’s Motor Trader Open Points Roadshow.

Workshop hour sales continue to fall

kia_servicing_plan_smallThe volume of workshop hours sold by dealers is continuing to fall according to new research.

BMW Park Lane launches aftersales for vintage BMWs

vintage_bmw_90BMW Park Lane has launched a specialist aftersales service for owners of vintage BMWs.