Results from sales around the UK.
The company car will make a major comeback in the next few years as duty of care concerns and Government measures increase its attractiveness.
The best-selling 206 supermini is in for a second lease of life when the car that replaces it goes into the showrooms next year.
Fuel experts were this week attempting to allay motorists’ fears that the explosion at an oil refinery in Hemel Hempstead will affect supply levels.
Honda (UK) has reached an agreement with Autogreen to provide End of Life Vehicle processing and dismantling services for Honda vehicles.
A new Fiat Doblo range has just gone on sale in the UK, featuring revised styling, further interior refinement, upgraded specifications, improved functionality and performance enhancements.
More than 40 firefighters have been tackling a fire at a tyre recycling company in Sheffield.
Honda has announced plans to introduce its luxury brand, Acura, in Japan.
EU politicians have come a stage closer to a Europe-wide agreement on chemical handling in the workplace.
MicksGarage, Ireland’s only car parts and accessory website, has launched into the UK market.
Yes Car Credit, the sub-prime motor finance operation owned by Provident Financial, has closed today following huge losses.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has settled out of court with Denver Rollings, dealer principal of Peugeot outlet Peter Nash Cars (Hereford) Ltd.
General Motors investment rating has been cut by two steps to ‘B’, five levels below investment grade, by Standard and Poor’s, the investment research firm.
Wicliffe Motor has secured a Renault franchise at its Stroud dealership and a Fiat franchise in Gloucester.
Prodrive is using the 2006 Autosport International show for the world premier of its new P2 sports car in January.
BMW’s ‘special sales’ programme will allow internet bidders to compete against buyers in the auction hall next year, by utilising BCA’s ‘Live Online’ service.
Motorpoint, the car supermarket, has been given the Black Horse Motor Finance seal of approval, with ‘platinum’ status awarded across all its sites.
BMW has confirmed that a production version of the show-stopping Z4 coupe concept, first unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, will go on sale in the UK in summer 2006.
BCA has been awarded the ‘UK Vehicle Remarketing Company 2005’ by the Institute of Transport Management.
A second wave of Retail Motor Industry Training (ReMIT) apprentices have joined ranks of Ferrari, under the Ferrari modern apprenticeship scheme.
Ford's premium brand Jaguar is not for sale, the head of Ford's European business told Reuters on Monday, dismissing talk that the second biggest U.S. carmaker might part with the loss-making brand.
The new Lexus Centre in Milton Keynes has opened after three years of planning and development and an investment of over £4.5m.
Inchcape will enter a close period on January 5 ahead of its preliminary results announcement, for the year ending December 31, on March 6.
Hyundai Motor UK (HMUK) has appointed former MG Rover director of franchising, Guy Pigounakis, as its new UK sales director.
Toyota has revised its five-door Corolla colour collection for 2006.
Seat UK was this week “in negotation” with its Bristol dealership Eastgate Seat, whose future has been at the centre of speculation among rival dealers in the city.
Proton Cars UK will be increasing its brand and product awareness activity with a £1.5m marketing campaign including television, outdoor poster sites and regional press in February.
Mazda will unveil two world premieres at the 2006 North American International Auto Show; the Kabura compact sports coupe concept and the CX-7, a crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV).
Smart has launched a pink Fortwo.
Two Retail Motor Industry Federation members have won at this year’s Garage of the Year Awards, which was held at the federation’s Northern Ireland annual dinner.
