Maccess, the UK accessories and parts distributor, has appointed David Sussex as its new sales and marketing director.
Jaguar has today announced prices for its new X-Type 2.2 diesel saloon.
Kayaba, the aftermarket company, has announced that it will be providing shock absorbers as original equipment (OE) to the latest generation Subaru Impreza.
Nissan has announced details for its revamped Micra.
Land Rover has added new ‘definitive edition’ trim variations to its 2006 Freelander range, on sale now.
Smart is launching two new trim levels to its Forfour line-up.
Renault has revealed the first official pictures of its new third generation Clio.
Mercedes-Benz is using a new concept vehicle to examine the potential of bionics for automobile development.
The first European-built Chrysler 300C has rolled off the assembly line at the Magna Steyr’s factory in Graz, Austria.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has criticised the London Assembly Liberal Democrats (LALD) for producing a list of vehicles, which it says, should incur double the London congestion charge for drivers.
General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) has announced the appointment of Barry Willson as UK brand manager.
With fleet sales up 209% so far this year, Kia is rapidly becoming a rising star of the business market.
A former University of East Anglia lecturer is heading an Arab-American consortium to become front-runner to purchase the whole of MG Rover.
The Department of Trade and Industry has been accused by opposition MPs of aiding the collapse of MG Rover.
Thatcham’s Apprentice Training Centre, launched last month to provide training for the body repair sector, has been awarded Centre of Vocational Excellence status by the Learning and Skills Council.
Two Berkshire motor dealers have been refused a consumer credit licence by the OFT.
Nissan has announced that its new Micra C+C, which was designed and engineered in the UK, will also be built here too.
Toyota has added a new derivative to its RAV4 line-up.
Kayaba UK, the shock absorber and suspension company, has appointed three new business managers.
The factory-owned Renault Retail Group, which currently operates 20 branches in the UK, is to open a multi-million pound dealership in Enfield, north London in July.
An initiative to raise standards of car servicing and repair by testing the current competence of technicians working in the retail motor industry has been launched today.
Vauxhall is introducing a simplified servicing structure for its 2006 model year range.
THIS is the new-look Vauxhall Vectra, due to reach showrooms in October.
AM100 (16) dealer group, European Motor Holdings (EMH) has acquired Smith Knight Fay (36), a privately owned motor retail business operating 18 motor retail franchises in the north west, for approximately £29.8m.
Jaguar will be upgrading its XJ range for 2006 with the addition of a 2.7-litre V6 turbodiesel.
Franchised dealers could be charging £200 per hour by 2008 for vehicle repairs, according to research.
EMTEC Recruitment Services has seen a 35% increase in the number of apprentice applications for the first four months of the year compared to the same period last year, reflecting an increase in the number of young people interested in a career in the motor industry.
Former chairman of Daewoo Motor, Kim Woo-Choong was arrested by Korean police early this morning as he arrived in the country from Vietnam.
Queries from new dealer employees about how they can receive training has topped a list of the five most commonly asked questions to the helpdesk at dealer management systems provider Pinewood.
A two-part investigation into the collapse of the MG Rover Group is to show tonight on ITV at 8pm.
