Hyundai has produced a new brand campaign through its retained agency VCCP, which will launch mid January as part of its multi-million pound annual advertising spend.
Inchcape has received approximately 75.51% of acceptances for its £262.9 million cash offer for the entire share capital of European Motor Holdings.
The Transport and General Workers Union have called for the Department of Trade and Industry to launch an investigation into TVR, the Blackpool-based sports car manufacturer.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today warned insurance firms to stop using savings claims which could mislead consumers in their advertising or face regulatory action.
Mazda new car sales set an all-time record during 2006, breaking the 50,000 vehicle sales barrier for the first time to claim a 2.1% share of the UK passenger car market.
CV questions to industry highflyers.
A recruitment expert in the automotive industry says the bar needs to be raised in terms of the quality of service provided to customers and that this can only be achieved through good people.
A new recruitment agency targeting small bodyshops and workshops is offering employers a chance to advertise jobs to the right audience.
Inchcape has completed its acquisition of a 75.1% shareholding in the Toyota/Lexus retail and service business of Axel Car in St Petersburg.
Lookers has reported its 2006 financial year performance is ahead of the profit before tax forecast of £25.1 million it made in April 2006.
The Morgan Motor Company will now use Glasurit’s paint technology for its cars.
The Carter & Carter Group, the learning solutions and outsource support services provider, has appointed Nigel Kirkham as group chief operating officer (COO).
GMAC UK has appointed Erhard (Ed) Paulat as its new managing director.
Kent motor group Lipscomb will open its new dealership with a guest appearance from ex-Formula 1 driver, Jonathan Palmer.
Nissan UK has promoted James Douglas to the position of fleet sales director with immediate effect.
Chevrolet’s new Captiva SUV will be priced from £16,995 on-the-road when goes on sale in June.
Volkswagen has introduced a new service package for its Jetta range.
Kia Motors UK has awarded TTS Europe with a two year contract to handle its technical training curriculum.
West London Nissan has doubled its number of sites and boosted its £40m turnover by 50% with its acquisition of Dan Perkins (GB) Ltd.
This year’s Autoretailing Convention staged by AM Magazine and the National Franchised Dealers Association will be held on June 12-13 in Birmingham.
Inchcape has extended the deadline for EMH shareholders to accept its £262.9 million cash offer for the company.
Hatfields has expanded its Jaguar representation, taking on the former Inchcape franchise on Ombersley Road, Worcester, which opened on January 2.
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has re-elected Sergio Marchionne as its president for 2007.
Company car drivers are more likely to be allocated cars chosen for their wholelife costs and safety credentials rather than for the status of the driver, new research suggests.
The Corsa is the latest Vauxhall to receive the hardcore VXR treatment.
It may not look much different, but BMW’s new 5-series promises to be even more popular with company car drivers, thanks to some significant engineering enhancements.
Van drivers are to blame for more than two-thirds of the accidents they are involved in but there is hope – more than half want to improve driving skills in 2007, new studies have shown.
The Government is proposing to increase workers' holiday entitlement from 20 days per year to 28.
Dealers are being warned of a bogus tax scam sent by email, aimed at persuading customers to complete a form with their bank details on.
Wolfgang Bernhard, chairman of the Volkswagen brand group and member of the company’s board of management, will leave the company by mutual agreement on January 31.
