By his own admission, AM/Courland Rising Stars overall winner Ben Collins knew very little about the car industry when he joined his father’s company, Stephen James Group, in July 2001.
Gateshead entrepreneur Ling Valentine is pitching her battle bus against the region’s franchised dealers in a bid to win custom for her LingsCars.com business.
Eight automotive companies in the north east have joined forces with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to drive up safety standards in the industry.<P>
Grant Thornton has acquired US-based Stout Risius Ross (SRR), the restructuring and performance improvement group for an undisclosed sum.
The Toyota stand at the Paris Motor Show holds the basis for the next Corolla.
One of BMW Group’s key objectives with its investment of around £200m in the Mini plant is to maintain production flexibility as the model range grows.
The largest Mercedes-Benz group in Scotland has returned to profit a year after reporting losses of nearly £65,000.
Proactive dealers could be set to profit from a change in the law this month regarding the use of child car seats.
Jamie Watson from Belmont Vauxhall in Edinburgh has been named Vauxhall’s apprentice of the year.
Daihatsu dealers have the opportunity to sell a host of aftermarket extras for the new Terios 4x4.
The UAN’s membership of 79 parts distributors has joined the Automotive Distribution Federation trade body.
Winners of Peugeot’s apprentice of the year competition have been announced.
Britax PMG has launched its first aftermarket range of 12/24v bulbs for auxiliary and mandatory lighting, including headlights.
We've managed to get hold of Ford's Paris Motor Show video showing the new Mondeo, plus a host of new models.
Audi’s new R8 sports car will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show on Saturday.
Volvo’s new C30 has made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show today and the Swedish manufacturer has announced prices.
Honda will increase production at its Swindon plant to full capacity next year.
Dealers are being offered a new way to market themselves and increase customer referral and satisfaction levels following a car sale.
The campaign idea for Man and Machine is based on how the race-bred technology built into the new Seat Leon FR bring driver and machine closer together.
Disabled motorists are a consumer group that dealers should not ignore, says automotive consultancy Network Automotive.
Lancia’s return to the UK, predicted by Fiat Auto five years ago, looks certain to happen by late 2008 or early 2009.
For the fourth straight year, Lexus was voted the most satisfying franchise by its dealers in the Sewells Dealer Attitude Survey, topping the table with a seven-point lead over its nearest rival, Porsche.
The automotive industry will fundamentally change over the next 10-15 years and the cause will be twofold: women and legislation.
Skoda’s new concept car, the Joyster, has made its world premier at the Paris Motor Show today.
Carlos Ghosn, boss of Renault and Nissan and Rick Wagoner, boss of General Motors have met today to further discuss the possibility of a tie-up between the companies.
Peugeot's new 207 range was launched into the used car market in a sale at BCA Measham earlier this month.
Up keep and maintenance of buildings is essential to ensure that your showroom adheres to legally binding regulations as well as making it a welcoming place for customers to visit.
Lookers is investing almost £4m in two of its dealer-ships in Scotland.
Nissan has awarded Trevor Couch with £5,000 of Thomas Cook holiday vouchers after he was chosen from a prize draw.
Pictures of the new Mondeo saloon have been leaked from the set of the new James Bond film, Casino Royale.
