Colt Car Company, importer of Mitsubishi, today launches a new heavy-weight TV advertising campaign to invite consumers to test drive its model range.
The RMIF has promoted Louise Wallis to head its Society of Motor Auctions (SMA). She will combine the role with her current work as head of business development for the National Franchised Dealers Association.
Vauxhall has revealed the first full images of its new Meriva concept ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Helston Garages Group has increased its influence as a BMW/Mini dealer with the purchase of two outlets in the West Country, which have been added to its sales and service points with the brands in Exeter, Barnstaple and Yeovil.
Caffyns has appointed Nick Hollingworth as a non-executive director with effect from March 1, 2008.
Tata ownership will mean investment in new models if its plan to acquire Jaguar and Land Rover succeeds.
Audi will unveil its first diesel TT models at the Geneva Motor Show next week ahead of its UK sales debut on March 6.
Mercedes-Benz UK expects a significant uplift in forthcoming JD Power satisfaction surveys following work with its retail network.
Indebted training group Carter & Carter has been given a chance at a new start.
Trader Data Systems (TDS), Trader Media Group’s vehicle provenance and mileage checking business, has been closed just 16 months after its launch.
BCA’s Buy Now service no longer runs as an open market brand.
Organisers of this summer’s British International Motor Show have dropped the industry/trade-only day and combined it with a premium-charge VIP day.
Andy Rowe has taken up a new position as Fiat’s national business development manager.
The Peugeot National Dealer Council (NDC) has threatened to resign en masse in protest at the carmaker’s imposed sales demands and bonus structure.
The sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to Indian vehicle manufacturer Tata is now expected to be completed next week.
Nissan has discovered a fault on its airbag system for its 2008 model year Navara pick-up after receiving a one star adult occupant rating in Euro NCAP’s test results.
Investments in emerging markets are paying off for London-based international motor retailer Inchcape. Its turnover has increased by a quarter, and profit before tax is up 9.9% to £235.1 million.
You don’t need me to point out all the differences between the UK and America – either culturally or in the way the car retail business works.
Kia has set its sights on becoming a top 10 retail-sector brand in the UK within the next 36 months.
Mitsubishi has revealed images of its Prototype-S sportback before its official global unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4.
Caterham, the British sportscar specialist, has developed an expensive beefed up version of its Seven, powered by a V8 engine.
British Car Auctions (BCA) has moved its administrative centre back to Farnham, Surrey, after a 25 year absence.
The latest in what is becoming a strong bloodline has everything that made the old one a great car, but with a splash of improvements to bring it bang up to date. More good news for Audi dealers.
Infiniti Europe is in advanced negotiations with multiple dealers about representing the brand in the UK next year.
A good sandstorm blows up in Dubai and if the sealing and ventilation on your car is not right you are eating dust.
Chrysler has revised its 300C for 2008 with an updated interior across the range and a new diesel-powered SRT-Design model variant.
Dealers are increasingly recognising the boost that warranties can bring to aftersales business – and working harder to sell them as a result.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has resigned from ReMAG, the Repair Methods Assessment Group formed of cross-industry stakeholders.
Mini has revealed the first official pictures of its new John Cooper Works hatch and Clubman models which will go on sale in the UK in July.
One of the most notable features of the growth of diesel engines over the last 10 years has been the fact that the bigger the car, the better the sales.
