A quirky city car unveiled at October’s Tokyo motor show could go on sale in the UK next summer – and dealers will be given the choice whether or not to put it in showrooms.
Speed bumps that flatten out for drivers who keep to the speed limit could soon be introduced by councils across the UK.
Premier Motorauctions in Leeds held a send-off last month for its business development manager, Alan Rodgers, who has retired.
A prime-time Channel 5 documentary series this winter will follow the appointment and training of a sales consultant at a franchised dealership.
BP Lubricants is supporting a new aftermarket concept to be introduced into the UK next year which will offer motorists a drive-through mini-service service without booking.
The Automotive Distribution Federation is welcoming Lord Heseltine as guest speaker at its AGM next month.
VOSA’s introduction of online booking for MoT tests is being affected by technical issues.
Steve Mitchell, a technician at Holdcraft Honda in Stoke-on-Trent, receives an award as Honda Technician of the Year from Patricia Richards, Automotive Skills chief executive.
Sykes-Pickavant is revamping its diagnostics strategy to provide increased support and product information to its customers.
Renault is hoping a free breakdown cover offer will help it retain customers when their cars come out of warranty.
Ford will appoint Steven Hamp as vice-president and chief of staff, reporting to chairman and CEO Bill Ford on December 1.
Franchised dealers can sign up for a support programme which Castrol says will help grow service business for older cars.
British motorists are more courteous to fellow drivers if they're good looking, according to a new survey.
SAH, the dealer group based in the north of England, has signed with Kerridge Automotive Systems for Autoline, the dealer management system supplied by Kerridge.
Car registrations have fallen by 10.8% in October to 152,497 units.
Reg Vardy has issued a pre-close update in advance of its interim results for the six months ended October 31 2005, which will be announced in January 2006.
Nissan’s Pathfinder is now being offered with three new offers in order to drive sales.
The last Rover built at Longbridge before the company collapsed has found a new home – in a museum.
Ford intends to cut 2,600 staff in Europe by the end of this year, according to a German newspaper report.
Hyundai is making three key changes to support its future sales and growth in the UK and Europe.
Skoda is on the growth trail again, says director Chris Craft. And with the network performing well, a strong model line-up and healthy market share, the UK boss is looking forward to a good 2006.
Jaguar dealers are being urged by managing director Bibiana Boerio to “stop whingeing about what we don’t have”.
Leading by example is something Sir Tom Farmer, the founder of fast-fit chain Kwik-Fit, has always believed in.
Daihatsu dealers benefit from a “true partner relationship, free of the hierarchy associated with other manufacturers” – according to Daihatsu Vehicle Distributors operations director Paul Hegarty.
Pentagon has completed its acquisition of two Vauxhall dealerships in Sheffield from Hartwells.
New car prices in Europe rose more quickly in the third quarter of 2005.
Volvo will unveil a new roadster concept at the SEMA tuning car show in the US.
Westover Skoda is holding its first ever used car sale on November 12 and 13, with a special preview and deal evening on November 11 from 4-7pm.
Ferrari has appointed Donato Coco as its new chief designer.
SEMTA, the sector skills council for the science, engineering and manufacturing industries, has been selected as on of the first national skills academies.
