Vertu Motors seeks premium brands for network

Vertu Motors said it is entering a new phase in its development and aims to add premium brands to its network in coming years…

Average used prices fall 2% in April

The average values of used cars sold at auction fell 2 per cent in April to £4,550, according to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA)…

Hyundai i30 Blue Drive tested

Hyundai’s come a long way in recent years as it broadens the breadth and depth of its line-up and backs it up with a buyer friendly five year warranty.

Van auction values rise 3.8% in April

Average wholesale used van values rose 3.8% to £4,295 in April, according to Manheim.

Overall average age remained at 60 months and average mileage was…

VW Group UK appoints customer quality director

Volkswagen Group UK has created a new board level position aimed at managing customer care across all its brands.

Alison Jones (pictured) has been promoted to the position of customer quality director from head of operations at Audi UK…

Final call for Open Points Roadshow bookings

The Motor Trader Open Points Roadshow takes place this week, Thursday 17 May.

The roadshow, aimed at dealers looking for new franchising opportunities…

Supercar supermarket opens in Birmingham

A new car supermarket specialising in supercars has opened in the centre of Birmingham. The Torque Project, located opposite the city’s Selfridges store on Park Street, has been launched by JEEG Global Group, a multi sector business, which is also based in Birmingham. The company said it plans to open similar showrooms in London and ..Read More

Jubilee will impact on used car market

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and this summer’s Olympics will impact used car prices with demand expected to dip as a result of the June bank holidays…

Smart dealers to sell electric bicycle

Smart dealers are taking orders for the £2,495 electric Smart Ebike due for launch in May.

The Ebike is a pedal electric cycle developed…

MoT survey spotlights best and worst cars

One in five cars registered in 2008 failed their first MoT, according to new research.

The research by honestjohn.co.uk involved examining VOSA…