BMW is the past master of spinning a wide range of different bodystyles from a single model family.
One of the side effects of the oil crisis of the 1970s was to spur car companies into creating models that could be sold both in America and the rest of the world.
Reports say the used car market remains buoyant and continues to represent a profitable revenue stream for dealers.
BCA's Classic & Historic Division has donated £1,527 to the national disability charity, Motability.
Repanet, the network of leading independent bodyshops is supporting the link between the Audatex AudaEnterprise estimating system and Thatcham’s escribe crash repair methods manuals.
Ford Retail Group chairman and chief executive Chris Hayden has presented awards to 20 of his sales executives who’ve achieved customer satisfaction ratings of more than 90%.
A network of 14 training colleges have joined forces to create the Motor Industry Skills Consortium (MISC). Their intention is to share best practice and create consistently high standards of training provision.
Loughborough University is teaming up with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and Loughborough College to offer an automotive management foundation degree.
There is a disconnect between the key stakeholders in the warranty market, one that has led to the negative comments so often written about warranties.
Meridian Motor Group has acquired three Toyota centres in Lancashire from the Vantage Group for an undisclosed sum.
With static or slightly reduced new car sales over the last few years, and many new cars coming onto the market only needing serviced every 18 months, it is becoming even more important to slow the defection rate of older vehicles, especially those aged four to six years old.
Drivers should be warned about the refuelling of their cars after reports of thousands of vehicles left stranded by contaminated petrol.
Carshock, the north of England car supermarket group, collapsed this week.
Seat’s new Leon Cupra model goes on sale in UK showrooms today and is priced at £19,595 on-the-road.
The Hughes Motor Retail Group has acquired Haymill Mazda and Saab for an undisclosed sum.
The BMW Group and DaimlerChrysler will develop hybrid technology for rear-wheel drive premium segment cars as part of a new partnership agreement.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation is facing competition from a rival legal advice service.
Staff from Mercedes-Benz’s UK retail network will begin product training on its new C-class from mid-April, in preparation for its June 14 launch.
Following a successful trial last year, Capital Bank Motor has launched its approved car scheme.
Ireland’s car dealers are fighting a losing battle against used imports, most of which originate in Britain. As a result, some are linking up with British dealers to import cars themselves.
Subaru UK, has won a £2 million fleet deal, its biggest ever, to provide the Helphire Group with cars.
Nissan’s Sunderland plant will begin shipping its new Qashqai crossover model back to Japan today.
Online tyre retailer blackcircles.com has announced the addition of two new members to its executive team as it looks to increase its share of the UK tyre market through ongoing expansion.
An online petition has been started by a member of the motor trade against Government proposals to make the MoT test a biannual check.
Peugeot’s engine development and production tie-up with BMW could result in an ultra high performance 207 model in 2008.
Walon UK, the automotive logistics specialist, has won a new contract from Alfa Romeo UK for the pre delivery inspection (PDI) of over 7,000 new vehicles per year.
Mondial UK has appointed Becky Green as its new business development manager of CRM Bringing over 16 years experience in the call centre industry, Green extends the knowledge of the existing Mondial UK CRM team.
Ford and GM are having a difficult time. The two big French carmakers are not looking as sharp as they did. DaimlerChrysler wants to end its alliance. The only non-Asian car company now smiling is Fiat.
The Aston Workshop in County Durham is expanding with the opening of a £500,000 extension to its paint and body centre.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has worked with the UK’s leading rescue organizations to launch the automotive technician accreditation (ATA) for roadside assistance.
