Bernard Bradley, BMW UK’s general manager of corporate sales, quit the role last week ready to join Honda UK next month.
Perrys Group has appointed a consultancy to search out dealer groups that could be potential acquisition targets.
The new Continental GTC Bentley is generating strong interest among customers in the south east ahead of its UK launch later this year.
Subaru customers are set to get at least £1,000-worth of free fuel vouchers as part of a new incentive from the manufacturer.
Norwich Union has launched its Short Term Car Insurance Product, providing cover for up to 28 days.
Wrights Mazda in Norfolk, Bickets Mazda in Kilmarnock and Walter Young in Northern Ireland have been awarded with the Mazda President’s Award.
Bristol Street Group chief executive Paul Williams, who this week becomes chairman of the RMIF’s National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), intends to put the focus on preparing for the next Block Exemption review in 2010 during his two-year tenure.
In 2004, the Chancellor commissioned a report from Philip Hampton, executive chairman of Sainsburys.
Businesses in the motor industry could be in line to receive a share of £300,000 to help provide training opportunities for their employees.
AM100 dealer group Dutton Forshaw hopes to rebuild a relationship with Jaguar in the long term.
Audi A6 commemorative Le Mans special edition
Motor trade bodies have welcomed an independent study which shows that consumers are enjoying freedom of choice in the car service sector.
XPart is to start a £250,000 advertising campaign to promote its AutoService centres.
Renault Vans and Penny Hydraulics have launched a joint initiative to supply workshops with a mobile tyre fit vehicle from £377 per month.
With lengthening oil change intervals in mind, Comma has introduced a two-litre top-up pack of its Xtech 5w30 motor oil.
Activant Solutions has launched an online version of its MasterCat catalogue.
FPS raised £220 for BEN when it invited 22 golfers to take part in its Glasgow Golf Day at Hamilton Golf Club.
Service workshops are being offered a free UV torch if they order a case of Forte Air Conditioner Treatment.
United Aftermarket Network (UAN) has added Apec Braking on brake pads and discs, and NGK on spark plugs, to its suppliers.
Speaking during business day at the motor show, Christopher Macgowan, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, urged the media to report more of the good news about the British motor industry.
Project Kimber has chosen Wales as its preferred location for a new assembly plant for its re-branded and re-engineered versions of the Smart Roadster and Coupe.
AM magazine and Automotive Skills, the industry’s official training body, have joined forces to stage a new people skills conference for the motor industry.
Kia Motors' new factory in Zilina, Slovakia has started pilot production of a new lower-medium car code-named ED, designed specifically for Europe.
Many people see work experience as just another way to get cheap labour, but the process can be beneficial to all involved.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) has appointed Josephine Perry as head of public affairs as part of its new strategy to increase its campaigning and lobbying activity.
CV questions to high flyers from the automotive industry.
Fiat goes Scandinavian
Business failures in the UK rose to 4,720 (2.0%) in the second quarter of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005, bringing the total for the year so far to 9,538.
Hilton Suzuki has opened a new used car centre on its premises in Spellbrook, Bishop’s Stortford, as part of an expansion into all-makes sales and servicing.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), sister association the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have now agreed to move ahead with a jointly developed code of practice for service and repair.
