The RMIF is looking at franchise retail models in America and continental Europe as it prepares to lobby Government for change in the lead up to the Block Exemption review in 2010.
The used car market is making steady progress as dealers prepare for the second half of the year.
Honda’s review of the number and intensity of operational standards imposed on dealers is continuing, despite plans to announce a conclusion to the dealer council by the end of the summer.
Helphire has set up an Automotive Division Salesforce as it looks to raise market share in the credit hire sector.
Reg Vardy Bodycare Centre in Leeds has reported a 20% rise in turnover since installing EMACS Bodyshop Manager software in January.
Thatcham, the motor insurance repair research centre, increased its revenue by 7% to £10.19m in 2005.
The Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association is facing criticism after admitting that 30% of its membership is not equipped or trained to repair boron and ultra high strength steels (UHSS), despite growing use of such materials in volume cars like Vectra.
The ABP Club is holding its inaugural golf day on October 5 at a venue in the Midlands, tbc.
DaimlerChrysler is deadly serious about breaking US brand Dodge in Europe.
No ‘Mickey Mouse’ results for Inchcape under ex-Disney boss as dealer group announces big rise in half-year operating profits.
IMIE (international motor industry events) has deemed the British International Motor Show a success.
Former Hartwell group operations director Mark Lavery has become chief executive of a new venture that has ambitions to become a “substantial” dealer group.
New Crown Sharpes Vauxhall dealership in Nottingham has been acquired by Pentagon Group for an undisclosed sum.
The latest step in HR Owen’s restructuring has seen the AM100 dealer group sell or close five Audi businesses in the last two weeks.
Ford will cut production at its North American plants by 21%, or 168,000 units, in the fourth quarter of this year.
This issue we have a very stylish couple dwarfed by the vehicle they are resting against.
Skoda has launched a new diesel version of its Octavia vRS range, on sale now.
A free 16-page guide to the changing legislation surrounding running a fleet is available on request, courtesy of GE Commercial Finance, Fleet Services.
Kia Motors new ‘global brand ambassador’ will be Spanish tennis star, Rafael Nadal.
The Nissan network saw 42 dealers join last year as open points were closed, showrooms changed hands and franchises were terminated.
TVR boss Nikolai Smolenski expects the British sportscar maker to build sales internationally.
Rachel Smith, Capital Bank Motor’s marketing manager, has secured a sponsorship deal with Johnson Fitness for her attempt to smash the current British record for women’s rowing across the Atlantic.
Emap Automotive, publisher of AM and sister title Fleet News, has bought Company Car In Action, the annual test event at Milbrook for fleet decision makers.
Renault has introduced a new Privilège Navigation trim offering customers a comprehensive full colour large 6.5
Euro Car Parts (ECP) has completed its acquisition of ARE Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has been criticized by MPs over the problematic introduction of automatic test booking and its computerized MoT testing system.
A car dealer who netted more than £320,000 from running a brothel has been ordered by a judge to pay back £18,000 under a confiscation order.
Please answer a quick question on the cost of complying with manufacturer set standards at your dealerships.
Capricorn Motors, a garage in Bath, has burnt to the ground, destroying the building, workshop and three clients’ cars.
Fleet operators have made a damning attack on repair standards among some bodyshops and smart repair companies.
