Daihatsu has introduced a five-year warranty across its entire range of models.
The Exway Group, the UK independent collision repair specialist, has extended its chain of car accident repair centres in the South West by acquiring The Car Accident and Repair Centre (formerly Kessells) in Newquay, Cornwall.
Kia has added its range topping 138bhp 2.0 CRDi engine to the rest of its line-up for its Cee’d and Cee’d SW models.
Hyundai had added a restyled and respecified limited edition version of its Coupe to the range, priced at £19,595.
Sixty per cent of used car buyers state fraud as their biggest concern over buying a car online.
Nissan received 700 customer deposits for its new GT-R supercar within 48 hours of the order books opening.
SsangYong UK is rebuilding its network in the UK following the gradual reduction of dealers from 50 to 29.
Ford Retail Group has taken over Lindsay Cars, one of Ford's largest franchised dealer partners in Northern Ireland.
Alfa Romeo wants to double its UK sales by 2010 to 15,000 units.
Finance and insurance supplier Cardif Pinnacle has acquired a majority shareholding in web-based provider Warranty Direct for an undisclosed sum.
Friends of the Earth has urged Porsche to focus on developing cleaner models rather than challenging changes to the London congestion charge.
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.
