FAMILY-owned dealer group Marshall has been named dealer group of the year by Jaguar – the latest in a long line of accolades the company has received recently. The group was, in addition, ranked number one in the Jaguar aftersales league on a balanced scorecard basis and the Lincoln Jaguar dealership was ranked fourth nationally for
Controversial car dealers ‘involved in new venture’
THE Daily Echo newspaper in Southampton has published another instalment in its long-running investigation into the activities of a pair of controversial South Coast car dealers. In a report in today’s edition, the paper reports that Stan Rudgley and Richard Burbage ‘have resurfaced after closing Hampshire dealerships following fury over cars they were selling’. Mr Burbage has
Car dealer jailed for ‘sophisticated’ money-laundering scam
A USED car dealer from Dumfries has been sent to prison for three and a half years after using his business to launder £150,000 gained through criminal activity. Michael Handley, 39, employed ‘a sophisticated scam’ to process the money at Lochthorn Car Sales in Locharbriggs between May 2003 and December 2006, the High Court in Glasgow
Demand still strong for good used stock, according to BCA
THE headline average used car value fell in February, compared to January, as volumes continued to rise during the month. Despite this, values remain ahead year-on-year and demand was strong across the board for good quality used stock, according to BCA’s latest Pulse report. There were small value falls in the fleet & lease and dealer sectors,
David Beckham joins Jaguar as a brand ambassador
DAVID BECKHAM has joined Jaguar as a brand ambassador and will support significant forthcoming Jaguar product launches in China. British sporting icon Beckham will feature in above-the-line marketing campaigns for the brand in one of its most significant international markets. Bob Grace, Jaguar Land Rover China managing director, said:’We are absolutely thrilled that David will be an
Sales legend Ken retires at 100k mark
A NORTH Shields man who has helped Nissan become a powerhouse of the UK automotive industry is calling time on his incredible career after being involved in a staggering 100,000 car sales over more than half a century. Super salesman Ken Searle, 67, clocked up the amazing tally of new and used car deals during his
Funny or offensive? Facebook’s take on the car sales business
WE’RE always being told to engage in social media, use the internet properly and get involved with live chat and other modern ways to interact with our customers. Well, now something else has sprung up on the web – a Facebook page full of anecdotes and videos showing the humorous side of working in a car
New car registrations hit two-year growth milestone
NEW car registrations in February 2014 grew by three per cent to reach 68,736 units, according to the latest SMMT figures. The UK car market has now recorded two full years of growth, increasing 17.4 per cent over the period, and providing evidence that Britain is finally emerging from the long and difficult recession of the
Strong demand soaking up growing numbers of used cars, says CAP
GROWING used car supply is being soaked up by strong retail demand, according to the latest market report from CAP Automotive. Despite significantly more cars in the market today than a year ago, average values saw a modest rise during February, which could continue during the first two weeks of March, according to CAP market experts. CAP
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