Car sales had another blow in October, as new car registrations fell 23% to 128,352 units compared to the same month last year.
The retail motor industry’s annual conference for finance directors, accountants and senior executives takes place on November 18 at the Madejski Stadium, Reading.
Industry starts crackdown on brokers who breach agreements after Ford issued warning.
No end in sight to market gloom.
Dealers are holding off on decisions to build new sites while they wait for the market to stabilise.
Ford of Britain has appointed Mark Simpson as marketing director and Andy Barratt as customer service director
Lynda Oliver, Finance Director, Company Ness Motors Ltd.
Diesel outperforms petrol as sector drops 4.3%.
Sue Robinson (NFDA) has written to Paul Everitt of SMMT to address issues she feels will benefit both retailers and carmakers during the economic downturn.
As AM’s most recent recruit, my first blog seems a good opportunity to introduce myself.
The chief executive of a US chamber for energy claims the next petrol powered car people buy may be their last.
BMW has seen profits plunge and says it cannot provide a forecast for 2008 and beyond because of the uncertain economic climate.
From February, only cars with stability control as standard in 85% of their range will be eligible for 5-star EuroNCAP safety ratings.
Citroen will keep the Xsara Picasso on the market until 2011, according to reports.
An offer has appeared on a website is giving people the chance to buy two Dodge Avenger’s for the price of one.
Car rental company Easycar has been rapped for a misleading advert.
A home delivery company has ordered 523 Vauxhall Movano vans after testing various makes.
Ben Cardy is Thatcham’s new head of the Automotive Academy.
In the aftermath of the September sales figures, the industry pored over the figures looking for any crumbs of comfort with City cars providing the only highlight in September.
Bells of Crossgar, near Belfast, has finished a £25,000 service centre refurbishment at its Renault dealership on Downpatrick Road.
Audi outlet opens in Sheffield on December 1 with new Volkswagen showroom following in January.
Nobody is immune from the economic crisis, automotive businesses are now falling like flies in these credit-straitened times.
Not content with launching the spicy TT S, Audi is now turning its attention to a fiery RS version of its evergreen coupé and roadster.
A merger of Karl Vella Group, Alton Cars Group and KC Autos Group has created a £30m turnover bodyshop business.
Hyundai has unveiled details of its newest diesel powerplant, the R-Engine.
Ford cars are being haggled down to 30% below their list price, according to Jo Eveleigh from car brokerage Dealdrivers.
US car sales heavily slumped in October, echoing the current struggle in the UK market.
Used car values fell to their lowest point in October according to data from vehicle auction company BCA.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders plans a special seminar on minibus Type Approval for November 27.
The RAC has opened an auto-training centre for young learners at a school in Warrington.
