Recent Articles in Retail News

Credit companies feel the consumer crunch
Jul 28, 2010

Britons are tightening their belts, borrowing less and waiting to see what happens to their jobs and the economy before buying vehicles, report the Finance and Leasing Association

North Wales car group latest to be approved for giving good advice
Jul 22, 2010

Customers can get advice and buy with confidence under FLA scheme

Mazda dealers come out top with customers
Jul 21, 2010

Car brand is almost as highly regarded as John Lewis group

New car finance sales increase 15pc
Jul 20, 2010

Forecourt finance remains popular, with more than 36,000 people in May financing a new car in this way, according to figures published by the Finance & Leasing Association

Going up... or going down, Glass's Guide looks at the market
Jul 17, 2010

Want to know what’s hot and what’s not? Glass’s Guide has been looking at the market and what we are snapping up or pushing to one side

Traders weathering recession but struggling, say analysts
Jul 5, 2010

The rate of business insolvencies for the automotive industry almost halved from 0.12 per cent in May 2009 to 0.07 per cent in May 2010, according to the latest Insolvency and Late Payment indices from Experian

Van values hit by poor specification, warn analysts
Jul 5, 2010

Failure at time of purchase to consider the specification needs of used buyers further down the line can cost light commercial buyers dear when it comes to resale time, says Glass’s

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Lights, cameras, action - its Audi TV in the workshop
Jul 3, 2010

Audi customers will shortly be able to “tune in” to their tune-up as candid cameras will soon be focused on all Audi Centre service areas as part of a new Direct Reception initiative being rolled out across the network

BEN unveil charity drive
Jul 3, 2010

This year the charity is asking its supporters to raise £105 per company to support its work proving care and advice to industry colleagues

Welsh dealership wins Isuzu UK award
Jul 2, 2010

Welsh dealership David Taylor of Crickhowell has been awarded the title of ‘Isuzu Dealer of the Year’ – for the third time in succession

Experian reports tougher trading as year begins
Jun 29, 2010

Welsh mechanic wins silver in national skills compeition & BEN steps up fund-raising

Jaguar wheel-out a chauffeur programme
Jun 25, 2010

Jaguar has launched an innovative support programme for chauffeurs which will strengthen the appeal of the new XJ saloon

MG Rover models still in abundance on UK roads says DVLA
Jun 25, 2010

MG Rover cars are still alive and well on the UK’s roads as DVLA figures highlight a slow decline in MG and Rover models

Car repair skills are being lost as expertise is devalued, says report
Jun 17, 2010

Bodyshop repairers are facing a bleak future, says the latest report from Trend Tracker, but Nissan dealers are the happiest in the trade

Warranty will boost workshop and showroom business, say analysts
Jun 16, 2010

Trend Tracker says Toyota’s five-year new car warranty will realise benefits in the workshop as well as the showroom