Diesel residual values are likely to be unaffected by new company car tax rules introduced next year that no longer exempt drivers from a tax surcharge.
Bodyshops want mandatory licensing. All the surveys and anecdotal evidence point to this. The topic has been talked about for more than 30 years. So why are the regulatory bodies dragging their feet?
More than 400 former MG Rover workers have found new jobs with the help of a task force set up to deal with the aftermath of closure of Longbridge, it was announced today.
Saab 9-3 SportWagon on-the-road prices will start at £17,995 for the 1.8i and £27,795 for the top of the range Aero 2.8T.
Drivers who mis-fuel their diesel cars with petrol can expect a costly bill to repair the damage, according to Lex Vehicle Leasing.
UK car production in April rose 10.6% year on year, according to the Government statistics office.
Up to 10% of UK drivers have lied during a car insurance application, according to research released by RAC Financial Services.
The MG TF roadster could survive the recent collapse of MG Rover and go back on sale later this year.
Bodyshops are being warned that vehicle modifications that enable the use of alternative fuels such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) could soon be checked as part of the MoT test.
Smart has announced that its new Brabus edition Forfour will go on sale in June, priced at £17,195 on-the-road.
Toyota’s new Aygo city car has been awarded a four star occupant safety rating by the Euro NCAP testing programme.
On the road and in the sky, Marshall, or more precisely Marshall of Cambridge, is a multifarious business that unfolds across four divisions.
MG Rover’s four directors look set to face twin legal challenges that could result in them having to pay back large parts of the £40million they received in their five years heading the now-bust car maker.
The AA says car insurance premiums are falling, dispelling claims of a rise over the last year.
Vehicle manufacturers are ignoring rules on replacement part packaging, and as a result garages that use their parts could inadvertently be breaking the law.
UK drivers are less likely to enjoy driving fast, less likely to have had a speeding ticket and less likely to have made a mobile call from their car than most of their continental neighbours according to European research by the RAC Foundation.
A Ford/Mazda joint venture with the Chinese Changan Automotive has been given approval by the country’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) for an engine manufacturing operation near Nanjing, Jiangsu Province.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has today announced that it will not be continuing its sponsorship partnership with Bristol Rugby Club after the end of the 2004/2005 season.
A bright future exists for diesel cars in the UK – but old perceptions among secondhand car buyers continue to put the brakes on its full potential in the used market, says CAP.
The next generation of the Saab’s 9-5 model will be built at the GM plant in Ruesselsheim, Germany, from 2008 an Opel executive told Reuters this week.
Volkswagen has released the first pictures of the Jetta, which will be launched in the UK at the start of 2006, replacing the Bora.
A second US ratings agency has downgraded General Motor’s (GM) debt rating to ‘junk’.
The Chinese have big plans for Europe. “Soar high across the world! Chery will create more legends!” trills the manufacturer’s Shanghai Auto Show press pack.
Last summer we reported on independent used car dealer demand for diesel models. Our findings then were that demand outweighed supply – and this prompted further research
Audi’s light fantastic
When it comes to modern SUVs SsangYong isn’t the most obvious of makes to consider. It’s better known for the Rexton which, although not the most refined of vehicles, is respected as a utility mud plugger.
Concern over the livelihood of Citroen retailers has led its dealer council to demand “drastic action” from the carmaker’s management to boost profitability.
GM aftermarket parts subsidiary ACDelco has a new distributor for the UK – Aftermarket (UK) Limited, formed by GM Europe Holdings S.L.
Volvo is launching a new programme to dealers which it hopes will help them increase profitability and efficiency.
Following feedback from its dealer network, Saab has been working with London-based agency Base One to rejuvenate its iMap dealer extranet, making it clearer and extra to use.
