Motorsales of Harlow has added Subaru and Isuzu to its existing portfolio of new car franchises.
Consumer magazine Which? Car has named the Toyota Yaris Verso as the UK’s most popular car in its annual awards. According to the publication, 92% of owners surveyed would recommend the mini MPV to a friend.
Ford says deliveries of new cars to its UK network have returned to normal following last week’s resolution of an industrial dispute at Ansa Logistics, its transport contractor.
Inchcape Retail has appointed Connor McCormack as its new finance director, replacing former group finance director Alan Ferguson.
Unipart Automotive is backing a new British Standards Institute (BSI) Kitemark scheme to raise standards in garages.
The future of Yes Car Credit hangs in the balance as parent company Provident Financial considers its options following its car loans business’ continued losses.
Independent multi-brand new car retailer CarShock is offering franchise opportunities.
ChryslerJeep spent more money on the launch of the Grand Cherokee than any other previous model. It’s a sign of things to come as the company prepares for a model onslaught and new brand (Dodge) in the UK.
Dave Coop will join SsangYong UK on October 3 as commercial director.
A new advice leaflet for consumers considering entering into hire purchase (HP) agreements has been published by the OFT.
A Citroen television advert is set to inspire a new clubland dance craze, with the release of the soundtrack behind the carmaker’s C4 dancing robot ad.
The skills of Toyota and Lexus apprentices have been put to the test in the 2005 Toyota Apprentice of the Year Competition.
Applications are being invited for the Automotive Academy's new Best Practice Programme being launched this October.
Inchcape plc has confirmed that Alan Ferguson, group finance director, has today resigned from the board.
There's a common misconception that EC Regulation 90 was brought in simply to prevent the use of white asbestos in vehicle maintenance and repair.
A poll of European consumers into their opinions of the 21 major car manufacturers has placed Mercedes-Benz in poll position.
Dealer group William Jacks has this morning announced that losses amid ‘difficult’ trading conditions will lead to staff redundancies.
Jaguar has revealed the world’s first vehicle safety system designed to protect pedestrians during a collision.
Kia Motors Corporation held the world premiere of its all-new Kia Magentis executive saloon at the Frankfurt Motor Show yesterday.
North-west dealer Vantage Group has acquired the MG Rover-owned dealership at Preston’s Riversway Motorpark for £2.9 million and will now refranchise it as a Toyota dealership.
General Motors engineers are developing a system close to being an automotive auto-pilot, which could be fitted on its production cars within three years.
Car rental giant Hertz has been sold in a multi-billion pound deal to a private investor group.
A reverse auction service designed to supply franchised dealers with strong sales leads has been launched by a former car sales manager.
Crystal Motor Group boss Mike Baldry has experienced the motor industry from two sides of the fence.
The opening of supermarket group Motorpoint’s fourth site represents a strategic move to capture further business from the south west, says director
Kris Platts of Archie Moss in Coalville has been named National Vauxhall Apprentice of the Year.
AM Conference: Financial control in motor retail
The Financial Services Authority recently announced the extension of its deadline for authorized firms to submit their Retail Mediation Activities Report from August 11 to September 9, 2005.
Annual service and MoT business is seen as an area of growth for Mr Clutch Autocentres, the 44-site garage chain.
More than 150 jobs are to be shed at TRW’s Pontypool, South Wales brake and steering plant. The cuts, which will be brought in at the end of the year, are being blamed on a tail-off in trade and the collapse of MG Rover.
