Jato Dynamics, the automotive intelligence provider, has acquired a 20% stake in sales network tools provider Winterberg Informationssysteme GmbH (WIS), a move designed to bring benefits from shared technology, data sourcing, sales, marketing and customer care.
The Vindis Group has acquired Sargeants Motor World, adding the Skoda brand to this multi-franchise retailer in Cambridge.
Dealers are being warned of a new threat to their businesses, a powerful computer virus that has reaked havoc in the US.
Companies in the auto industry are the worst in the UK for putting the health and safety of their employees at risk, according to a new survey.
Motoring insurance premiums are set to rise as a result of new actions by the Lord Chancellor to increase potential pay-outs to those involved in road accidents.
Research by a UK human resource consultancy suggests company car drivers would pay an extra £600 per year in tax to keep their company car.
Land Rover management and trade union representatives have reached agreement on a two-year pay deal for the workforce, based mainly at the company's Solihull site.
The car industry is set to enjoy a record breaking year with sales well in-excess of 2.3m cars.
Dermot Kelly, Mercedes-Benz UK's director of passenger cars, has branded the debate surrounding the outcome of the September 2002 review of Block Exemption, an “excuse” for inactivity.
'Damning' customer opinions and the growing threat of the emerging dotcoms forced Toyota GB to seek innovative ways to improve its dealerships.
Trevor Finn, chief executive of the UK's largest dealer group Pendragon, has reiterated his support for extended franchised contracts, calling on manufacturers to accept five-year rolling agreements - and pressing dealers to make sure their views are heard in the Block Exemption debate.
Lex Vehicle Leasing has enjoyed its best ever light commercial vehicle performance in a sale at BCA Measham.
Glass's Information Services will bring out the latest editions of its ICME manuals, containing repair times and service schedules for thousands of vehicles, next month.
Experian has made its anti-clocking service, Vehicle Mileage Check (VMC) available on the internet.
DVLA statistics analysed by automotive data specialists Polk show that used car sales in January-June of this year reached 3,761,956 units. Without allowing for seasonal variations, the first-half year total represents a growth rate of 11.3% over full-year 2000 figures.
Jaguar is to extend planned shutdowns at two Midlands factories this autumn.
Vauxhall has selected the Scottish Motor Show to unveil the new concept car that gives some broad hints at the face of future Vauxhall models.
Daihatsu has launched a customer care package for all Sirion, Terios and YRV models offering three years' free servicing, three years' unlimited mileage warranty and three years' roadside assistance.
Audi has launched a new website deliberately aimed at boosting its relationships with the corporate sector.
A total of 5,809 Mini Classics produced between August 1996 and January 1999 and registered in the UK are being recalled over a concern about the rear wheel bearings.
The John Martin Group will on January 1, 2003, become Scotland's only Rolls-Royce representative.
Internet access is set to transform the petrol station in the next five years into a provider of vital information and value-added services, boosted by the growth of in-car web technologies.
AM-online has launched a new section, Industry Links, a directory of the key suppliers to the automotive industry, from finance companies and consultants to website developers and stock locators.
Car manufacturers' websites are continuing to ignore fleet buyers in favour of private consumers, a study has found.
Results from the latest auctions by BCA, Manheim and Premier Motorauctions Leeds
Parts Plus, Ford's national network of specialist parts wholesaling dealers, is offering independent garages the opportunity to purchase, at reduced prices, obsolete stock which would normally be withdrawn from sale.
The versatility and value for money offerd by the growing number of mini MPVs is changing the pattern of used car demand, according to Glass's Information Services.
The first shipment of British-built Honda Civics destined for Japan, is due to set sail from Southampton today, three weeks after the company's second UK plant opened in Swindon.
Peugeot is on target to achieve its scheduled launch of 25 new-look dealerships in 2001.
Tod Evans, managing director of Peugeot Motor Company, has been elected president of Ben - the motor industry's benevolent fund.
