Fiat has said it will close four of its six plants in Italy for three weeks this autumn following a slump in sales.
Camden Fleet Solutions has launched an online remarketing tool, letsbid4cars.co.uk, in order to market ex-lease vehicles to motor retailers.
A survey by Churchill Insurance has highlighted the regions where motorists are most likely to experience windscreen damage.
Mark Jackson, the chief executive and a founder of accident management group Helphire, has announced a wish to retire.
Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has today launched a consultation on European Commission proposals to introduce compulsory CO2 targets for new cars of 130g/km by 2012.
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5%.
Lotus will unveil its Eco Elise concept car at the British International Motor Show this month, showcasing new environmentally friendly technology under development.
Kwik-Fit has opened a £10m National Distribution Centre in Corby, Northamptonshire, to provide quicker deliveries and reduce carbon emissions.
Mercedes-Benz is opening a new in-house training centre in Milton Keynes, which will take over the qualifications previously handled by training company Carter and Carter.
Volkswagen has launched a new website which shows customers what its cars will be like in 2028.
Proton has refreshed its GEN-2 model which is available now across UK dealerships.
Ling Valentine, the owner of online car leasing company LingsCars.com, has revealed her latest whacky marketing ploy - becoming a real-life character in Viz magazine.
Cadillac will launch a right hand drive version of the CTS sport saloon on September 1, with prices starting at £26,995.
DWS Bodyworks will open its ninth body repair centre following its acquisition of a Stratstone Jaguar site.
Online car retailer Autoquake has appointed Andy Shields, formerly of Avis Europe PLC, as vice president of vehicle supply and logistics.
Just Car Clinics has acquired the former BW Chequer branch in Banbury, Oxfordshire, expanding its network to 22 bodyshops.
SsangYong is offering money-saving deals until the end of September, aimed at tempting customers ahead of the end of summer sales rush.
Carmaker aims to improve on record commercial vehicle sales figures.
LPG converter companies look to double business as fuel prices bite
Mark Banks, of Holmer Green Service Centre in High Wycombe, has been named the UK’s Top Technician 2008.
The leaders of the Right To Repair Campaign (R2RC) plan to challenge the accuracy of the recent evaluation of the Block Exemption Regulation.
A two-year investigation into alleged anti-competitive trading activities by crash repair paint and consumables distributor NIBS Group could end soon.
BFGoodrich has launched the Long Trail T/A Tour 4x4 tyre.
Unipart Automotive voted most recommended brand for braking.
Maplin has developed an aftermarket fit wireless colour reversing camera.
Ford’s S-Max has been named winner in the large MPV category at the British Insurance Car Security Awards for the second year running.
HPI has won a three-year contract with Arnold Clark.
Camden Group Services is planning a combined £1 billion turnover for its retail and fleet divisions following a rebranding announcement.
Chorley-based Multipart, formerly owned by South African company Imperial Holdings, has been bought out by its management team in a £20 million deal.
BMW Group and Fiat Group Automobiles have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore possible co-operation between their respective Mini and Alfa Romeo brands.
