Manufacturers are unlikely to outsource large contracts to a single provider in future.
Experts reckon vehicle checks can add up to £40,000 a month to the bottom line.
The Volkswagen Group is to acquire a majority voting stake in Swedish truck manufacturer Scania for €2.8 billion (£2.2bn).
BDO Stoy Hayward has been appointed liquidator of Forest Road Garage in Leicestershire.
David Cameron’s Conservative government has committed to supporting US-style Chapter 11 insolvency rules to save companies from collapsing during economic downturns.
Lotus has released pictures of Project Eagle, its first all-new car since the Elise was introduced in 1995.
A special division at Chrysler hopes to have electric-drive vehicles ready for production in three to five years.
SMMT to review its forecasts for 2008 and 2009.
Ford's new Fiesta range will once again feature the sporty Zetec S trim when it goes on sale in October.
The iconic brand’s parts are competitive but cannot match the independent aftermarket.
Fiat's new television advertising campaign for its revised Grande Punto features the car bouncing on a trampoline.
Fiat and Mini are the only mainstream manufacturers whose average CO2 emissions are now under 140g/km.
BMW will launch an updated version of its 3-Series saloon and touring in September, with subtle visual changes and improved efficiency for most diesel models.
Ferrari has ordered 200 exclusive variants of the Fiat 500 for use by its dealer network in Europe as courtesy cars.
For the third year running, second-hand cars top a list of complaints received by Consumer Direct about defective goods.
Mazda is offering £1,500 free fuel on the CX-7 SUV and RX-8 coupe until the end of September.
Border City Autos in Carlisle has been targeted by vandals for the fourth time since it was opened a year ago by a former bar owner.
Infronics Technologies has launched eZMS, a solution that enables dealers to send individualised, filtered and updated bulk text messages to customers.
Nice Car Company will unveil Ze-O, an electric MPV, at the British Motor Show.
Bury St Edmunds-based Renault dealer Rawlinson has completed exterior renovations at its Easlea Road showroom.
Manheim has acquired a controlling stake in Modix, the provider of online marketing services for motor retail dealers in Germany.
Consolidation in the motor vehicle repairs industry could cause the loss of up to 1661 jobs in the next 12 months, according to analysts Plimsoll Publishing.
BCA has acquired United Fleet Distribution from business support firm Mears Group PLC, aiming to enhance logistics and inspection services for its fleet and leasing customers.
Pendragon has lost four of its BMW sites following the German manufacturer’s review of its UK network.
Pulman Volkswagen, a family-owned motor retailer in Durham, has acquired Mill Garages in Sunderland from Inchcape.
Analysis from Houlihan Lokey on the European/US automotive plcs shows that shares fell across the board in June
RAC has won a three-year contract to supply training to technicians for Mercedes-Benz UK.
Manchester-based dealer group Horners has ceased trading, following its entering receivership on Friday.
A Cornish estate agent is giving away free cars with luxury flats sold on August 1, hoping to incentivise buyers in a slowing property market.
Poor returns on a used car business at Chadderton has led Pentagon Group to relaunch the site as a van centre.
