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.
Inchcape is looking to rapidly expand its retail presence in new markets, particularly eastern Europe and the Far East, with global partners like Toyota/Lexus, Subaru, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
Mitsubishi is expanding its L200 pick-up range with a L200 Club Cab, L200 Tipper and a revamped L200 Elegance now available.
Dealers and repairers are being encouraged to take part in the 15th annual Sewells Pay Guide survey.
Carcraft has confirmed its acquisition of four used car supermarkets from CarLand, following AM’s report on October 6 that it was about to close a deal.
Following a slow start to the PAS 80 standard, UK garage owners are starting to look to the kitemark as a way of improving their business prospects.
Service centres are being offered an extra revenue stream with the latest range of TSW alloy wheels, distributed by Yokohama HPT.
Battery distributor Manbat is relocating to new premises with the promise of an improved service to its aftermarket customers.
Air-conditioning specialist Autoclimate made record sales of its range of air-con products.
The BSI has been forced to retract a statement made in a press release, which claimed that the Office of Fair Trading is preparing to inspect and shut down poor-performing garages from January.
Mahle Filter Systems UK has moved its administration team and headquarters to new offices in Oldbury, West Midlands. The move is in preparation for growth in the aftermarket.
Activant has launched Cover-to-Cover, an enhanced online parts database for motor factors.
The Chrysler Group faces a business overhaul after losing €1.5 billion (£794m) in Q3. Parent company, DaimlerChrysler, has not ruled out the possibility of a sale.
A website for buying and selling cars has been launched using text messaging to send prospective buyers’ details straight to sellers’ mobile phones.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is offering free training and advice to all those involved in motor vehicle paint spraying in North London on Friday, November 10.
The first details of the new Fiat Bravo, which is available in the UK next summer, have been released.
Peugeot is entering into the 4x4 SUV market with the product of a co-operation between PSA Peugeot Citroen and the Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. The 4007 will be on sale during the second half of 2007.
Nissan Motors has announced a profit rise of 31% in the July-September quarter, despite a slide in sales.
BMW will launch the new 3 Series Convertible in the UK in March.
Sarah Sillars is to run Automotive Skills until the spring following the sudden departure of chief executive Patricia Richards.
TVR salesman Toby Hodgkinson was killed when an inexperienced prospective customer crashed the TVR demonstrator they were test-driving, a court heard earlier this month.
