The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) will be rallying opposition against the Government's plan to lengthen MOT test intervals at the Automotive Trade Show (ATS).
Nissan’s European brand chief Bastien Schupp is taking up a new role as marketing director for its Infiniti brand in preparation for a European launch next year.
Kia has introduced a five year warranty on new Carens bought from April 1.
Dr Dieter Zetsche, the chairman of the board of mnagement of DaimlerChrysler, has confirmed for the first time that discussions have taken place with interested parties regarding future options for the Chrysler Group.
Toyota has added a performance-focused T180 variant to its Auris line-up.
General Motors’ Chevrolet brand will unveil three new supermini concepts at the New York Auto Show on Friday.
Toll House Group has acquired AM Small Dealership of the Year 2007 CMW Suzuki in Haywards Heath, Sussex for an undisclosed sum.
Subaru has revealed the first official pictures of its new Impreza ahead of its unveiling at the New York Motor Show on Friday.
Volkswagen retailer group Citygate, is carrying out a refurbishment this month of its retail centre in Colindale, London.
The first right-hand drive versions of Renault’s Logan will go on sale in India from this month, paving the way for Logan to be sold in the UK under the Dacia brand name.
BMW UK has tasked its dealers with picking up more retail sales, and is linking bonus to enquiry management as an incentive.
Patterson Motor Group turns over an incredible £62m per site – more than any other retailer in the UK. Its four dealerships each average 3,680 new car and LCV sales, another record.
A ‘depreciation trap’ affecting some of Britain’s most popular cars has been revealed by EurotaxGlass’s.
Ford has defended the decision to keep the Mondeo name, claiming the new car will change perceptions of the name.
The new A5 coupe, and the range-topping S5, were both unveiled at last month’s Geneva Motor Show, so we were a little confused to catch this S5 mule close to Audi’s headquarters.
Skoda's new Fabia will cost from £7,990 to £13,015 when it goes on sale in the UK next month.
Results from sales around the UK.
The manufacturer-car dealer relationship is warming up despite tougher trading conditions, according to the latest Dealer Attitude Survey from the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), a part of the RMIF.
Chrysler is expanding its Voyager line-up with two new trim levels.
The prizes in our Win £5,000 competition - promoted on www.companycardriver.co.uk - have been awarded.
Last month we looked at how keen negotiation by dealer groups in the procurement of warranty products can lead to compromise in both product coverage and agreed labour rate reimbursement.
General Motors has set 2010 as its final deadline to decide whether to go into mass production with cars powered by fuel cells running on hydrogen.
Lexus is using new interactive holographic technology to market its new IS saloon car.
Mitsubishi Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation have settled their dispute with 11 UK businesses regarding the import of vehicles from outside the European Economic Area into the UK for sale.
You’d think the cost of fuel would send us Brits into the most fuel-efficient cars on sale. So it’s puzzling that V8 engines have made a resurgence.
Stilo was the replacement for the Bravo/Brava, with a sporty-looking three-door and family-orientated five-door. The Multiwagon estate joined the line-up in 2003 and benefits from a huge load area.
The AM Index gives an overview of three-year/30,000-mile used car values across every sector. Each month AM, in conjunction with pricing data provider CAP, puts the spotlight on one sector – this month it’s upper medium cars.
Dealer groups have further strengthened their grip on new car retailing and now control over 71% of the UK’s new car sales points. The number of franchise outlets have fallen to 5,490, the lowest number since analysis began in 1976.
Transport and General Workers’ Union members at Aston Martin in Gaydon, Warwickshire have voted to take strike action in a dispute over pay.
Volvo is upgrading and refining its dealer network by introducing selected Volvo Business Centres to provide a more comprehensive service for fleet customers.
