Motorists should pay to drive on UK roads, according to a report commissioned by the Government.
Fiat Auto has teamed up with Akzo Nobel and Fusion Management Solutions to launch an approved bodyshop programme for its Fiat Car, Fiat Commercial Vehicle and Alfa Romeo brands.
Blackhawk, the repair collision equipment manufacturer, has appointed Junair as its sole UK distributor.
Nick Lancaster has abandoned a plan to acquire HR Owen as a private company because it would have cost too much, and also because he sees potential for growth.
Prices for Honda’s new CR-V range from £17,872 to £27,277.
Volvo has produced a new safety system which could help reduce low speed crashes by half.
Volkswagen’s has opened the order books for its new Touran ahead of its January 5 on sale date.
Prodrive has launched a range of enhancement products for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Cadillac has unveiled a limited edition Platinum series for its XLR roadster and STS saloon models at today’s LA Motor Show.
Gordon Brown wants to cut ‘red tape’ by changing the annual MoT test to once every two years.
Alan Day has sold its Volkswagen outlets to Tanner.
Dealers need to be more transparent when explaining the terms and conditions of warranty products to customers, to reduce complaints and improve the image of the sector.
Chatham Hyundai retailer Morris Forshaw says it is facing possible closure as a result of a new road system.
Losses have been slashed by almost £9m at Scottish dealer group Glenvarigill, as the business continues to downsize.
The automotive industry is facing “dramatic and disruptive changes”, according to Chris Donkin, European managing partner at Courland Automotive Practice.
Remarketing giant BCA has completed a pilot programme of used vehicle auctions on behalf of public customers and will this week decide whether it gets the green light.
In a bid to introduce fresh talent to its sales team, DJ Cox Ltd is providing a unique training programme for new recruits.
Almost half of all workers at Ford’s American plants have accepted the company’s voluntary redundancy package.
James Munroe, the former Automotive Skills director of corporate affairs, spent less than an hour before Middlesex Guildhall crown court last week.
The C’mon! campaign is firmly aimed at young drivers, so those people not in their twenties may be left mystified.
Optimization for search engines is vital if dealers are to maximize the effectiveness of their websites.
Blue Bell Bodyshop has appointed Lee Tierney as its new workshop controller at its Wilmslow centre.
Skoda will launch a Scout version of its new Roomster, following on from the Octavia Scout which was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show this year.
The bodyshop Kitemark programme, developed by Thatcham and now being piloted at several bodyshops, is the biggest development in accident repair since the first Model T head-on crash (which probably took place at a leisurely 5mph).
Former Kia Motor UK boss Paul Williams has resurfaced as the European head of Chinese car brand Landwind.
Over-regulation threatens to cloud a bright future for companies in the automotive sector and could see more production moving to China and Asia.
Independent insurer Warranty Direct, has cut at least 15% off the cost of buying an extended car warranty online.
The first of the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders' on-line seminars will broadcast on December 12 at 11 am when logistics management comes under the spotlight.
Graham Smith, senior vice-president Toyota Motor Europe, will be the next president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Citroen dealers will be offering up to £1,000 off approved used cars in a promotion running throughout December.
