Benfield Motor Group believes it can increase its corporate sales by at least £20m within two years after setting up its first multi-franchise fleet operation.
Nanjing Automobile Corporation has re-opened Longbridge car factory in the west midlands today.
Kia will unveil its face lifted Picanto city car for the first time at the Barcelona Motor Show on June 7.
Volkswagen is axing its Golf Sport and GT trim levels in favour of a single Golf GT Sport model.
Hepworth Motor Group has closed its Mitsubishi dealerships at Huddersfield and Bradford, leaving importer Mitsubishi UK with two open points to fill.
Ford dealers are set to see reduced training costs and a more needs-based approach following extensive consultation of the network by Henry Ford College.
Mazda has launched a special edition version of its MX-5 to attract customers away from small coupe cabriolet models.
Nationwide Accident Repair Services, the provider of automotive crash repair services in the UK, has secured a three year contract with the Environment Agency.
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Honda UK has been pushed into acting after its global president suggested future investment rested on joining the Euro.
Experian has been chosen by Citroën UK as its preferred supplier of vehicle provenance services for its approved used car programme.
Bodyshops will be able to get access to motor trade specific welding training that will enable them to work with the full range of newer alloys, including high tensile steel, thanks to a new member benefit being offered by the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
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JCT600 has acquired its second Bentley dealership in a £3m deal from Inchcape.
Jaguar’s decision to move away from forcing volume into the UK market is paying off for both the brand and its dealers, says managing director Geoff Cousins.
Staff at fast-fit business ATS are among 3,000 Michelin employees affected by its decision to close its final salary pension scheme.
Forester Grant Associates has launched a new training programme aimed at helping carmakers develop a customer relationship management culture for aftersales in their franchised network.
Hendy Group has appointed Scott Beebe as its LCV parts manager.
Euro Car Parts has secured a contract to stock Klann tools at its 60 branches.
Jacksons Mercedes-Benz of Poole is sponsoring a team of local cyclists who aim to raise £15,000.
Vauxhall dealer Thurlby Motors in Lincolnshire is tempting customers to its new website with the chance to win a new car.
Car traffic rose by 1% in 2006, according to statistics from the Department for Transport.
Ferrari GB and its dealers are inviting its customers to join in a Guinness World Record attempt at the “Largest Parade of Ferraris” on June 9 at Silverstone.
The Retail Automotive Alliance Ltd (RAA) has confirmed a new two-year deal with Manheim to remarket nearly 60,000 cars in the period up to the end of 2008.
Patterson Ford salesman Bill Bailey is one of the survivors of a Falklands War tragedy who will gather this weekend to mark the 25th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Ardent.
HR Owen hopes to begin building its representation with its specialist franchise partners.
The Blakes Holdings business in Derbyshire consisted of two franchises – Vauxhall and Peugeot – that Vertu Motors is keen to expand with, according to CEO Robert Forrester.
Paul Brayley has acquired a third Honda dealership and has mooted plans for further expansion of his business.
NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has launched an e-learning application which provides workshop and motor trade staff with detailed knowledge of spark plugs, glow plugs and lambda sensors.
Russian tyre giant Sibur was in the UK this month to meet distributors and retailers.
