The Government is developing an action plan to help women get a fairer deal in the workplace.
The general rule in the industry is that the car market is analysed by segment – how the Ford Focus is doing against other lower medium models, for example.
Buoyed by a slug of new metal, Ford dealers have reasons to be cheerful, says Roelant de Waard, the chairman of Ford of Britain.
Joint European unions have written an open letter to the president of General Motors Europe to ask for an urgent meeting about recent statements in the press which suggest potential plant closures and relocations.
Experian, the global information solutions company, has made two new senior appointments in its automotive division.
Lexus’ IS model will retain 54% of its value after three years and 60,000 miles, according to analysis from CAP.
THE driving skills of peers and MPs were put to the test as part of a unique challenge hosted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). <P> Former transport minister and London mayoral challenger Steven Norris flagged off contenders from the Houses of Parliament. <P> They had to drive a nine-mile route, from Westminster to Hendon’s Metropolitan Police College, as part of the event organised to mark the IAM’s 50th anniversary this year. <P> Although not a race, Peers and MPs taking part had to demonstrate that they could drive ‘in a safe, progressive style’. An IAM examiner was in each of the special liveried Volvo cars to ensure fair play. <P> On arrival at Hendon, drivers had to tackle a skidpan and a driving test theory before points were awarded. <P> At a Parliamentary reception, IAM president Nigel Mansell revealed that the MPs won with 203 points – beating the Lords by just one point.
Chrysler and Jeep dealerships from across the country have officially signed up to their third brand, Dodge.
Inchcape preliminary results show increases in turnover, operating profit and margins, despite continued decreases in the underlying market.
Viewers of a BBC troubleshooting programme last week saw Lincolnshire car supermarket Eddie Wright get a roasting about weak management and demotivated sales staff.
Volkswagen retailer Citygate has completed its management buy-out from parent company HR Owen.
Receivers are still trying to find a buyer for the remainder of Norfolk-based dealer group Coredale after its Fakenham dealership closed last Friday (March 3).
An initiative for Fiat and Alfa Romeo dealers aimed at boosting their aftersales revenue is due to be unveiled next month.
The latest edition of Sewells’ Who Owns Who in the Motor Industry is now available with invaluable information on every dealer group in the UK operating three or more sites, including locations, details of group executives and turnover of businesses listed in the AM100.
Receivers were about to announce “substantial redundancies” at Renault dealer Herds of Basingstoke as AM went to press.
Franchised dealers’ service penetration is falling, according to findings from the latest Castrol Business Services Trend Tracker report.
Group Tyre has announced plans to restructure its car dealership department in order to further strengthen its operation and capitalize on areas it sees as drivers for growth.
Internet-based mail order specialist Carparts-direct is offering motorists the “ultimate DIY engine service” in what it says is a response to complaints about garage servicing.
Bosch’s Car Service (BCS) code of practice has completed Stage One of the Office of Fair Trading Consumer Codes Approval Scheme.
Renault is claiming to be the first carmaker in the UK to offer an online service booking facility.
Aftermarket buying group United Aftermarket Network (UAN) has broken the 100-branch barrier with the appointment of its latest distributor, south London-based commercial vehicle factor LC Davis & Sons.
Inspired by a visit to the Nissan plant in Newcastle, Westover Nissan has introduced a new way of working based on production line processes that has cut servicing times in half.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched new resources for employers to help them involve workers in health and safety management.
Serck Services, the UK division of the Unipart Automotive Heat Exchange business, is relaunching its radiator range following the closure of its main supplier International Radiators of Leicester.
Halfords has launched a range of car breakdown recovery cover, with the promise of “better cover at less than half the price”.
Lyndon Transport Co, a testing station run by brothers Nigel and Paul Smith near Mansfield, has conducted the 10 millionth computerized MoT test.
Ford of Britain has completed its senior management line-up this year with the announcement of two director-level changes, both of which come into effect on April 1.
Proton has provided two UK customers with all-expenses-paid new vehicles for 12 months.
CEO Bin Haga puts the focus on leadership, teamwork and ethics.
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