Reviving the economy was only one aspect to the Queen's speech that is likely to have an impact in the future, according to RMIF chairman Paul Wiliams.
Volkswagen has revealed its second generation Golf Plus which will have its UK launch in spring 2009.
Subaru UK has become the official sponsor for Equestrian Team GBR.
Cradley Heath-based workshop HallCraft has become a part of the Delphi Service Centre network as a Diesel Point.
Forty one dealerships from across the Ford Retail group have played a major part in bringing Christmas happiness disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe and Africa.
Employees at the Hereford Citroen and Nissan dealership operated by Wessex Garages face a bleak Christmas.
Pinewood has finalised the integration of its Pinnacle dealer management system into Renault’s dealer IT platform following months of collaboration with the manufacturer.
Peter Vardy Ltd has overhauled its used car strategy to ensure the business continues to perform in the difficult trading conditions.
Ford Motor has announced plans to introduce several hybrid and battery-powered vehicles by 2014.
Hartwell Group has appointed Manheim Auctions as its exclusive remarketing partner.
Mazda has revealed the first pictures of its new Mazda3 which debuted at the Bologna Motor Show this week.
British based carmakers will have to cut emissions of new vehicles by almost a fifth by 2014, following a new deal agreed in Brussels.
Bosses at Ford, Chrysler and General Motors have agreed to be paid $1 a year in return for a $31 billion (£21bn) loan from the US government.
Electric car sales have more than halved this year.
AM-online was recently relaunched with a new service for CV uploads.
Halfords is shedding about 250 jobs due to the economic downturn.
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has won an award for its MOT computerisation.
Staff at the Volkswagen, Audi and Seat dealerships of Richard Alexander Group are meeting their new owners, Sytner Group, this morning.
Monthly used car values rose by more than £4,000, according to the BCA.
Ford yesterday announced it is reviewing its options with its Volvo brand, which could include a sale.
Ford has successfully registered the word 'Fun' as a European Trademark.
BMW and Mini along with MG are passing on the cut in VAT to their customers.
Inchcape Retail has invested more than £3 million in modernising its Volkswagen dealership on the site of a former Marconi building at Chelmsford, Essex.
IM Group expects Subaru and Isuzu UK to only break even this year, while Daihatsu is expected to remain profitable.
A dealer in insurance salvage and repairable vehicles is planning to double the size of its base.
AM spoke to Bradley after the collapse of Amethyst Motor Group, a three-site Honda dealer in Gloucestershire which went into administration with the loss of around 80 jobs.
Aston Martin is cutting 600 jobs following a fall in sales.
The opening of a new SPX training centre in Gloucester for apprentice technicians was refreshing news in these bleak times.
Rises in fuel duty could cost the logistics industry more than £500 million according to figures from the Freight Transport Association.
Solent Group, which represented Citroen, Mazda and Nissan, has ceased trading.
