Renault has updated its Clio range to include more standard equipment.
Hammond Group has taken on IM Group’s Subaru and Daihatsu franchises at a new dealership in Halesworth following the closure of John Grose’s Subaru site in Ipswich.
Infiniti has revealed the first pictures of its G37 convertible which will be launched early next year.
Footballer Wayne Rooney has signed a two-year deal with Mercedes-Benz to be an ambassador for its brand.
General Motors is planning to rebadged its battery powered Chevrolet Volt as Vauxhall in the UK.
Nissan Qashqai+2, which goes on sale mid-September, will cost from £17,199.
The Kwik-Fit fitter is being revived tonight after an eight-year absence from the group's advertising.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is offering leases on its models from £185 a month including free servicing for three years or 30,000 miles.
Media campaign leads awareness drive.
Sales by dealers of warranties on cars more than five years old are increasing.
The Finance and Leasing Association and White Clarke Group will host the annual karting challenge.
Car buyer lender HBOS (Halifax and Bank of Scotland) has been snubbed by its shareholders.
The FSA has rapped by the Parliamentary Ombudsman.
Tyneside Autoparc has signed a contract with One Stop Shop Finance.
GM UK has a Q3 three-year PCP at 9.7% APR on the Hummer H3 Luxury 3.7 automatic.
Motaquip’s ECAT online catalogue has had a 550% increase in visitors since January, with a reported 300,000 hits in June.
Two companies are taking new initiatives to try to build on the increase in point-of-sale business.
Advice groups want urgent action over payday loans taken out at exorbitant interest rates.
All derivatives of the Renault Laguna are available on interest-free HP deals until September 30.
The Right To Repair Campaign (R2RC) has launched a Europe-wide petition to lobby for the renewal of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation.
Diagnostic and test equipment maker Omitec has a new simplified diagnostics range aimed at letting independent garages compete more closely with franchised retailers.
The Good Garage Scheme has launched a web-based maintenance and MoT service for consumers.
Vauxhall has a four-year 0% APR programme on the Exclusiv 1.8 5dr derivative of the run-out Vectra until October 2.
A 12.3% PCP on the Getz 5dr – and finance offers on other models – are to run until the end of the year.
Direct lenders on 36 month loans.
High street lenders with 36 month loans.
Vauxhall is promoting its light commercial vehicle range with an offer of five years’ free servicing.
Nationwide Autocentres is running a service incentive until the end of September.
Marangoni is advising dealers and tyre-fitters that they should begin planning their winter tyre requirements.
Pro-Align is hosting a series of seminars for tyre retailers this autumn.
