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Values of used convertible cars failed to climb to their usual seasonal highs this summer, and could fall below the seasonal norm during the coming months, according to EurotaxGlass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide to Used Car Values.

Ford has announced that the used car launch of the new Mondeo will take place at Manheim Auctions, Leeds, on Thursday, October 4.

Volkswagen is targeting visitors at National Trust properties with its eco-friendly marketing for its Polo Bluemotion.

General Motors expects to put electric hybrid cars into production by 2010 after unveiling its Flextreme concept at Frankfurt Motor Show which features E-Flex electric propulsion.

Matt Donnelly runs the biggest dealership chain in what will shortly be the second largest market in Europe.

Manufacturers are holding informal talks about sharing resources in order to drive forward a new initiative designed to improve customer service.

SKF believes workshops need to become better at selling high quality repairs to their customers.

Honda is heading for another record sales year in the UK and its Swindon factory will reach full capacity on two shifts this autumn.

Peugeot has appointed Underwired to create and produce the digital advertising campaign for the new C-sector 308.

Franchised and independent workshops are being asked to participate in a national tyre safety month in October.

Reynolds and Reynolds, the dealer management systems provider, has completed its acquisition of the Dealer Software Services Group.

NAC MG (UK) has launched its new consumer website, www.mg-uk.co.uk, as the company moves closer launching its TF sports car.

Lexus will be spending £6 million on a new multimedia advertising campaign to promote its range of hybrid models.

Marshall Motor Group has added three more Vauxhall sites to its network after completing the acquisition of Lisles Motor Group for an undisclosed sum.

The UK distributor of Goodyear Engineered Products’ belting programme has welcomed its split from the parent tyre firm.

Kerridge’s American parent ADP is countering retailer criticism over the cost of its Autoline dealer management package by launching an entry-level version. It is looking for single-site dealers to begin pilots.

Amidst all the hoopla surrounding the new Jaguar XF, it’s easy to forget just how significant this S-Type replacement is for the Coventry firm.

Racetech UK, appointed UK distributor for German specialist carmaker Gumpert, expects over the next year to sell five to 10 units of the Apollo, which has an entry price of £215,000.

Two manufacturers and one dealer have been slapped on the wrist by the Advertising Standards Agency after receiving complaints from adverts.

Peter Vardy has opened its fifth dealership as its expansion continues across Scotland.

Kia Motors UK has ended the policy of chasing volume which briefly saw it become the UK’s fastest-growing car brand.

Manufacturers are still looking to fill open points left after Dixon Motor Group went into administration six weeks ago.

Simon Noble of Simon Bailes Peugeot has been named the Yorkshire & Humber Practical Learner in the Edge Awards 2007, winning a grant of £2,000 for the company to reinvest in his personal practical training.

Vertu Motors will this month launch a pan-group website linked to a new call centre in Sunderland.

As with all the motor shows AM covers, the business of interviewing carmaker’s executives meant the time allowed for checking out the products was limited. But a few still stood out.

Stoneacre has acquired Woodkirk Peugeot for an undisclosed sum.

What is the future for the car retail industry? In 10 years’ time, will there still be 6,000 dealerships, most single or dual franchised? Or will there be a network of 200 supercentres selling every car brand supported by 10,000 repairers?

Graeme Potts, who left Inchcape Group a year ago, is to make a return to motor retailing and build a group of up to 20 dealerships.

Ford will reveal its facelifted Focus at the Frankfurt Motor Show today.

A new survey has found that a third of small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs), which include many car dealers, are unaware of changes to maternity legislation introduced from April 1.