Volkswagen has revised its 3.0-litre V6 TDI diesel engine for its Touareg range.
Nissan is adding a larger seven-seat option to its Qashqai range which will get its global debut at the London Motor Show in July.
Dealers need to be ready for new consumer protection rules coming into force in May, according to the RMIF's National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
Over the last five years, the fastest growing sector in percentage (and probably profitability) terms has been luxury sports cars –sports cars and coupés costing more than £30k.
The current Clio is a bigger, more up-market and more expensive car than the popular little runabouts that have gone before it.
March new car registrations rose by 0.5% or 2,355 units to 451,642 compared to the same month last in 2007.
In a real coup for the motor industry Chris Humphries, chief executive of the new UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), made the BMW Academy at Wokefield Park the venue for his first employer visit.
Retail Motor Industry Federation has promoted Stephen Coles to head of MoT operations and Sylvia Robson to head of membership recruitment.
Peugeot’s actions to quell unrest in its retail network last month are being seen as a step in the right direction, but more support is needed, say dealers.
Renault UK expects its relationship with Pendragon to “go from strength to strength”, said commercial operations director Len Curran, responding to industry speculation.
The production line of the new Skoda Superb has started rolling in Kvasiny, Czech Republic.
Nissan Finance has partnered with the Fleet Auction Group (FLAG) to manage its vehicle de-fleeting centre and remarketing website.
There was a great deal reported in the aftermath of the Budget about significantly greater depreciation expected in the used car market this year.
Peter Coombes has decided to stand down as director and chairman of Sykes-Pickavant.
Despite the Chancellor postponing the increase on fuel tax until October, many are still feeling the squeeze, with fuel prices having increased by almost 20% in 12 months.
Becky Green (39), Mondial Assistance UK business development manager CRM
Skoda’s 1.6-litre 16-valve tiptronic engine is now available in base Fabia 1, Fabia estate 1 and Roomster 1 models.
Dealers should be upbeat about Jaguar and Land Rover’s future under new owner Tata.
Seat has revealed the first official pictures of its new Ibiza five-door supermini.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is in the process of buying back elements of its former training arm ReMIT from Carter & Carter Group.
Porsche has officially applied for a judicial review challenging the Mayor’s £25 charge congestion charge by issuing its case in the High Court of Justice.
The long-running saga over Land Rover and Jaguar is finally over. Tata, known to be the suitor since before Christmas, has now got its hands on two slices of British automotive history after raising funds to support the knock-down £1.1bn price.
The AA is piloting 14 technician patrols on electric scooters and motorcycles in a bid to keep London motorists mobile.
Two technicians from Hodgson Mazda have graduated from their Mazda apprenticeship with one winning the ‘apprentice of the year’ award.
The new Mini Cooper S Clubman has made its official used car market debut in a special sale staged at British Car Auctions Nottingham centre.
Jonathan Browning will become vice president, global sales, service and marketing for General Motors on June 1.
Ford will add a third wind turbine at Dagenham to power the expansion of its diesel engine manufacturing site.
Nissan will be displaying its Pivo electric car concept and several other examples of its environmental technologies at the London Science Museum on Saturday.
Research from RTS, AM and the IMI shows pay and benefits remain a primary factor in motivating staff to stay in their current role.<P>
The European Commission will rule on Tata Motor’s takeover of Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford before the end of this month.
