North-east multi-franchised operator Jennings Motor Group has started work on a £5.5m development in Wearside.
BMW’s dealer of the year, Blackpool-based Derek Woodman, is investing £6.5m to develop one of the largest BMW and Mini showroom complex in the UK.
Blackpool Honda has begun its transfer from the resort’s Devonshire Road to an all-new site on Whitehills Business Park.
Site work has begun on a ‘world class’ BMW and Mini outlet close to The Blue Pyramid – the striking landmark that houses The Co-operative Bank’s call centre next to the M60 motorway in Stockport, Cheshire.
Commercial property and planning consultant Rapleys has expanded its team in the north by appointing Peter Nicholas to the post of surveyor at its office in St Anne’s Square, central Manchester.
Bristol Honda has completed its network upgrade by moving its Eastville dealership to a new two-acre site in Cribbs Causeway on the north-western side of the city.
Berkshire-based Greenoaks of Ascot has merged its two temporary Mercedes-Benz retail outlets.
Wheel alignment systems specialist Pro-Align has moved from Northampton to new purpose-built headquarters in Towcester, close to Silverstone Circuit and to the M1 and M40.
A new special edition Fiat Panda Alessi, due to go on sale in the UK in April, is making its London debut at the Ideal Home Show, Earls Court, from Wednesday.
European Kia dealers delivered a total of 18,552 vehicles in February, as sales set a new all-time high record for the month, climbing 4.5% higher than the 17,752 sales the brand achieved for that period in 2005.
One of the world’s top speedway riders will take part in a race with a difference this weekend – when he mounts a pizza delivery moped.
DaimlerChrysler has admitted it paid bribes - or 'improper payments' - after an internal investigation sparked by an insider's allegations that the carmaker had a slush fund to bribe foreign officials.
Just Car Clinics Group, the independent collision repair chain with 13 vehicle collision repair centres, has reported record preliminary results for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Auto parts maker Dana Corp filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday.
Mike Cooper, business manager for Rossetts Commercials in Aldershot, has been awarded Business Manager of the Year by Mercedes-Benz CharterWay, the international commercial vehicle, financial services, contact hire and fleet management arm of DaimlerChrysler.
Scottish new car registrations have decreased by 10.82% to 4,837 units in February, compared to 5,424 new cars in the same period last year.
Ask your staff what they know about BEN. They should at least be aware of its name, especially as it is currently marking its centenary with a high profile campaign to raise an additional £3m.
Tata Motors and Fiat India Private Limited has announced the start of the new Tata-Fiat dealer network to sell both brands of cars, along with service and sales of spare parts, in 11 cities across India.
The new car market is continuing its decline with year-to-date figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealing a near 10 per cent slump in registrations.
Bodyshops are being advised to consider changing energy suppliers in the light of recent gas price hikes.
The use of synthetic oils is growing, according to a survey by AM-online sister organisation Sewells.
Gordon Brown is expected to announce a tax clampdown on gas-guzzling cars in the Budget, in an effort to tackle climate change and boost revenues.
General Motors is reducing its equity stake in Suzuki Motor Corporation from 20.4 per cent to 3.0 per cent, by selling 92.36 million shares. But the strategic alliance between GM and Suzuki will continue.
Ford has dropped plans to create 1,000 jobs building its updated small Land Rover at its Halewood factory. It has decided instead to shift workers from the plant’s Jaguar production line, which has cut back output.
Inchcape has reported strong results which show a rise in revenue and profits – and announced its entry into the Russian market.
Last year was a tumultuous 12 months for Hyundai and its retailers. Its RAC distributor was acquired by Norwich Union parent Aviva in May; then, two months later, the Korean factory took direct control, forming Hyundai UK.
Euro Car Parts has expanded its product lines from this month and launched its all-makes programme with a national direct marketing campaign.
Autoglass has entered a consultation process with its staff following the loss of a substantial glass replacement and repair contract with Norwich Union.
Chevron Global Lubricants believes it has outflanked its rivals with the launch of a programme that claims to offer more efficient engines to drivers, while giving them a reason to visit a franchised dealer twice a year.
Visitors to this year’s Automotive Trade Show (ATS) will see the first of a series of changes aimed at providing extra value to workshop managers.
