Fleet managers are giving dealers the opportunity to get a good price on ex-lease cars through poor control of the disposal process, according to a new report.
More new models are on the way to Volvo showrooms, but they won’t be S-badged saloons or C-badged coupés.
Fix Auto has become the first network of independent body repairers to register all its sites to attain the Thatcham BSI Kitemark.
Bradleys, the Smart repair product manufacturer, has developed a unique repair kit for DaimlerChrysler.
Spraygun manufacturer DeVilbiss has launched a website where paint sprayers and bodyshops can access and download information on its product range.
Repairers, insurers and trade bodies met last week at the inaugural Body Repair Safety Summit to discuss some of the difficulties in accessing official repair data for crashed vehicles.
As part of AM’s research for the forthcoming IT Insight feature (February 9), we are inviting you to have your say on how DMS impacts on your business.
At least 40 new jobs are set to be created in a Fife town where motor retailer Peter Vardy has unveiled plans to open a second dealership.
Small car owners lost the least amount of money in terms of depreciation in 2006, according to the latest research from Parker’s Car Guides.
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) met with the head of the European Commission’s Competition unit this week to discuss the current Block Exemption Regulations.
Fiat Auto is renaming its car and commercial vehicle division Fiat Group Automobiles to cut costs and provide greater differentiation across its four brands: Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Fiat LCV and Lancia.
Renault has unveiled a special edition version of its Clio, the Renaultsport 197 F1 Team, to coincide with the launch of its R27 Formula 1 car.
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The Volkswagen Group will take control of the distribution of its brands in Ireland next year.
The RRG Group has been named as Toyota’s 2006 Business Centre of the Year.
The average new car sold last year emitted 167.2g/km, a reduction of 1.3% on 2005, according to carbon dioxide figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
The XK8 may have been on the road since 1996, but it still has the looks to impress.
During the run-up to Christmas there was increasing evidence that the market was behaving differently from the old pattern of dealers reducing stock levels, followed by the consequent glut in trade cars leading to falling trade values.
Dealers flouting the new smoking laws face big fines so read our guide to what’s happening when.
The Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) has taken ownership of a Ricardo subsidiary following a deal made in 2005.
Rybrook Holdings has acquired Varsity Chrysler Jeep in Oxford for an undisclosed sum.
Chrysler has unveiled two new special editions to be included in its spring line-up.
The final quarter of 2006 features some interesting movements compared with previous years, according to the AM Index in conjunction with CAP.
Skoda will add a four-wheel drive Scout version to its Octavia estate range in April.
Marshall Motor Group has joined forces with XPart in order to expand its parts business in Peterborough.
Kwik-Fit is offering customers 30% off selected items until February 3.
Volkswagen Group has appointed the Zurich Insurance Company to provide complimentary seven day drive away cover for its Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW brands.
The National Manufacturing Skills Academy (NMSA) will be launched on January 25.
Alec Murray has been appointed to the new position of non-executive chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
TRW Automotive Aftermarket has acquired Brake Engineering, a UK based aftermarket manufacturer for an undisclosed price.
