Volkswagen Group UK has named Simon Elliott as director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Ford's Focus, C-Max and Kuga models will be the first in the range to be offered with digital audio broadcasting (DAB) radios as an option.
Jeep’s Cherokee model, which goes on sale today, has been given a subtle makeover for 2008.
The National Tyre Distributors Association is leading a safety campaign to combat motorists ignorance of the dangers of older tyres.
New Seat UK head of aftersales Nigel Griggs is looking to the brand’s franchised network to “get the basics right and make sure we don’t get sidetracked” as the latest Ibiza leads the arrival of new models.
Retailer John Lewis has launched a motor insurance service through its online finance and leisure operation, Greenbee.
AA will use motorbike patrols to reach breakdowns 25 per cent quicker, following a successful three-month trial in London.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation is planning a revival of its bodyshop services division (BSD) this year.
Martin Kingham, of Millfield Motors in Kent, has been involved in an accident with ex-Formula 1 driver, Michael Schumacher.
Matthew Lawrence, Lexus’ apprentice of the year, is one of 10 European students from the Toyota Technical Education Programme who will be taking part in EuroSkills 2008.
Retainagroup, the car security marking and registration systems specialist, is working with Ford to provide a method of permanently marking catalytic converters to give them a unique identity.
Liverpool Victoria has received the UK's second largest fine ever for mis-selling payment protection insurance (PPI).
A Peugeot dealer in Yorkshire has ceased trading due to financial problems.
A few of you recognised the long lines of the 1988 Toyota 2.0-litre Celica GT cabriolet although no-one got the exact date.
Jaguar Land Rover has selected Fiat Group Automobiles Financial Services (FGAFS) to be its exclusive partner in Europe to provide automotive financial services for its dealers and customers.
Vauxhall is offering all new van customers five years’ or 100,000 miles worth of free servicing between now and October 2.
A motor retailer has provided two vehicles for use by the Devon Wildlife Trust's Working Wetlands project.
West Yorkshire retail group Colin Appleyard has set up an in-house training programme for its management and sales staff.
The UK will take the bulk of the limited production run for the Megane Renaultsport R26.R which had its world premiere at the British International Motor Show last week.
Volkswagen has leap-frogged Ford to become the world's third largest carmaker by vehicle sales.
A round up of the latest appointments in the automotive industry.
Inchcape is expecting its full year results to be “broadly in line” with 2007, despite worsening economic conditions.
The Right To Repair Campaign (R2RC) has launched an Europe-wide petition to lobby for the renewal of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation.
The Institute of the Motor Industry has launched Autocity, a website which uses video interviews to detail more than 150 job roles in motor retail.
Lexus sales are suffering as consumers shy away from luxury vehicles as they tighten their belts.
Mercedes-Benz has launched a website allowing people to race the new CLC-class coupé around virtual London, as part of its marketing strategy.
Kia is expecting to introduce a convertible version of its Cee’d when the next generation is introduced in 2011.
Hastings Insurance has been fined £735,000 by the Financial Services Authority for failing to treat its customers fairly.
Citroen UK has signed a deal with Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, to provide cars to the football club for the next three years.
Ryders Autoservice, which had dealerships in Liverpool and Bootle, has ceased trading after going into administration.
