When it comes to new cars, the UK public would rather have technology designed to make driving easier than electronic gadgets.
Unions are threatening to step up their action after Peugeot announced plans to close its Ryton plant near Coventry six months earlier than expected.
Craig Cooper has been appointed as general manager of XPart, Europe’s official MG Rover parts supplier.
British Gas has chosen Kwik-Fit Fleet to provide fast-fit cover to its 10,000 LCV fleet.
Just Car Clinics, the independent chain of collision repair centres, has added two more sites to its portfolio.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has welcomed Nicholas Stern's new report on climate change.
CAP has appointed Pina Gogna to spearhead finance sector sales as national sector manager, finance.
TVR owners which contribute to the automotive forum, pistonheads.com, will be staging a rally of support for the workers at the car manufacturer’s factory in Blackpool.
GM is launching a new €400 million (£286m) dealer corporate identity (CI) program throughout Europe. <P>
West Midlands sports car manufacturer Westfield is benefiting from a supply chain initiative to help launch its latest model and boost public awareness of the brand.
Eddie Wright Car Supermarket plans to open a £750,000 preparation centre at its base in Scunthorpe by next spring and expects to recoup its investment outlay within three years.
AM100 dealer group Caffyns is closing its site in East Grinstead, Surrey, where it has traded for 70 years.
AM has announced a new category in this year’s AM Awards focusing on customer service. It takes the number of categories to 20.
Peter Vardy Ltd is implementing a new learning and development scheme across its dealerships in a bid to attract and train the best people in the industry.
John Grose’s Subaru outlet in Woodbridge, Suffolk is now fully operational, five months after the group acquired the dealership from Edmondsons.
Goodyear Dunlop plans to “blow the lid off the fast-fit industry” by expanding its Hi-Q operation, mainly through franchised outlets.
A long-awaited £6.20 increase in the MoT test fee has been put back more than six weeks by the Department for Transport.
Owen Developments, the Oxfordshire aftermarket turbo specialist, has launched a website to let customers buy online.
The new Jaguar XK Coupe has been voted overall ‘Car of the Year’ and ‘Sporting Car of the Year’ at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards 2006.
Nissan and Marc Ecko have revealed a new customized Armada Pathfinder at a VIP event held at New York’s Splashlight Studios.
The Scottish VAT and Duties Tribunal has ruled that dealer group Arnold Clark was entitled to be refunded the VAT it had over-paid on bonuses received from manufacturers for vehicles used in the group’s rental and leasing business.
Renault has put the 2.0-litre 138bhp engine with new six-speed gearbox in the New Clio.
The fastest and most powerful production Golf GTI yet is set to kick off celebrations next year for the 30th anniversary of the original hot hatch – the Mk1 Golf GTI.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has announced a 1.8% drop in third-quarter revenue and issued its fourth profit warning in just over a year, blaming weaker-than-expected sales.
DaimlerChrysler Group will open its biggest brand experience centre, adjacent to the world’s oldest purpose built racing circuit in Weybridge, Surrey, this month.
Cars built in the UK have retained their crown as the most reliable and affordable.
After 12 years of service, Steven Hollings, head of Honda’s corporate sales, has decided to leave to pursue new opportunities.
Honda UK will be touring its 200-strong retail network next month to discuss new bonus standards following negotiations with the national dealer council.
BMW’s next-generation 7-series has broken cover, revealing the dynamic dimensions of the 2008 saloon.
Mid-market brands are under pressure as customers go upmarket to premium brands or down to economy ones.
