Toyota is cutting production at its Burnaston assembly plant but has told staff there will be no lay-offs.
Access to funding for training your staff is one of the hot topics for discussion at this year’s AM ‘People Skills’ Conference in St Albans, on September 17.
Proton is marketing its new LPG converted Gen-2 EcoLogic variant as potentially saving families the cost of three months' shopping in fuel bills.
Jonathan Blackmore, formerly consumer marketing manager at Experian, has joined rival HPI.
Rob Hilton, ex-boss of Colliers’ national automotive and roadside group, has started up his own property investment company.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is asking employers in the automotive sector for their views on the future of skills development.
IM Group has increased its Subaru and Isuzu dealer representation following the appointment of Hylton Gott in Downham Market, near Kings Lynn.
Figures released by Pendragon this morning show operating profit for the first six months of 2008 plunged to £41.2 million from the £62.1 million in the same period last year.
The slump in the USA's new car market is making it tough going for UK dealer group Pendragon's stateside operations.
Renault’s new Koleos 4x4 crossover has scored five stars for adult protection in Euro NCAP’s latest set of crash tests.
The Motor Insurers' Bureau is being pursued by credit hire company Helphire for £5.3 million.
Chrysler is reviewing its options for its iconic low volume Dodge Viper supercar, sold here in small numbers, which could include a sale of its brand.
An article on p24 of AM's August 22 issue incorrectly identifies Neil Packham as managing director of Portfolio, owned by Manheim.
Two Gulf-based Arab investors have shown an interest in buying the Hummer brand from General Motors, according to reports.
Almost half of motorists think they have been ripped off by car mechanics, according to a survey.
Top 10 AM100 dealer group Lookers this morning reported a dip in operating profits from trading over the first half of 2008.
MG dealers have now been sent signage for their showrooms and 40 of the 57 dealer designates have now returned their contracts.
Yorkshire dealer group JCT600 is selling its Almondbury BMW dealership in Huddersfield.
The ‘lean’ philosophies pioneered by Toyota don’t just apply to vehicle manufacturing – or even to motor retailing.
Complaints against a marketing campaign by used car dealer Fortnums have been thrown out by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Citroen is offering a three year servicing contract on vehicles registered in September.
Euro NCAP will launch a new rating system in 2009, which will reward the overall safety of a vehicle.
Lotus hopes enthusiasts and customers will join it for a 60th anniversary celebration at its Hethel headquarters next month.
Former Volkswagen UK boss Paul Willis is leaving his current post as chief operating officer of Kia Motors Europe after barely nine months in the role.
Lincolnshire dealership Crystal Nissan of Grantham attracted 350 visitors during a charity open day which helped achieve ten new and used car sales.
More than 100 businesses and another 100 individuals have signed up to the automotive sector's SkillMiles initiative in its first six months.
Car manufacturers have only reduced their CO2 emissions by 1.7% over the last year
Chrysler has replaced its head of design with Ralph Gilles, the designer responsible for its only widely successful model, the 300C.
Peugeot is offering free fuel for Peugeot 308 customers.
Van maker LDV is expanding its Maxus line-up with the addition of extended frame vehicles.
