MoT computerisation is almost here – at last. David Ross reports
CES was set up to deliver local service: it led to national growth. David Ross reports
David Ross checks out some of the key exhibitors at the ATS
Moving from IT into the factoring industry isn’t an obvious career move, particularly given the seemingly endless demand for staff in IT-related companies.
A new congestion-busting carpool lane for the M25 is being considered by the Government.
NADA 2005 – a couple of hundred UK dealers make the trip to New Orleans in America to find out the latest thinking and best practice tips from some of the automotive industry’s foremost experts.
Gowrings Mobility is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the wheelchair passengers’ vehicle (WPV) with a national car dealer referral programme supported by Renault, Citroen and Vauxhall.
EurotaxGlass CEO Kevin Gaskell is planning to walk to the North Pole to raise money for the Glan Clwyd Hospital in Denbighshire.
BCA is set to expand its European coverage to 11 countries with the opening of a site in Sweden during the first quarter of 2005.
MG Rover is to equip all new 75 and MG ZT models with integrated wiring to enable hands-free telephones to be fitted.
ATS Euromaster has introduced a new fleet policy of buying only NCAP five-star rated cars. The tyre replacement firm’s workforce includes 500 company car drivers.
Epyx has signed the 10,000th member of its 1link e-commerce service. The platform now has a mixture of franchised dealers, independent garages and fast-fit networks.
Last year saw record registrations in Scotland, bucking the dip experienced in England. But profits remain a concern for many dealers with several groups teetering close to the edge.
Motor retailers have issued a call for greater support from their vehicle manufacturer partners in order to overcome the challenges of a stuttering new car market.
Alan Pulham, head of the National Franchised Dealers' Association, is to be replaced by Sue Robinson when he retires in June.
The total number of new cars bought under finance last month fell by 9%, reports the Finance and Leasing Association.
Chris Donkin on why tomorrow’s leaders need to pick the tough foreign assignments.
The recent news in AM that Fiat is going to concentrate on selling city cars and superminis in the UK raises the question of how evenly sales should be spread across segments. Fiat is a bit of a special case: the company sells 75% of its cars in the city car and supermini segments and expects that proportion to rise to 84% in 2006.
Kia UK is calling new dealerships like Spirit Kia in Northampton an “aspiration” rather than a standard – but there are clear signs this is the preferred future of the franchise in the UK.
Hyundai Cars, part of the RAC’s manufacturer support services division, will remain in the RAC group if Aviva’s £1.1bn bid for the roadside assistance brand is successful.
Auto Trader last week strengthened its offering in the new car market with the launch of the internet-based New Cars Comparator.
Car-sharing club, Whizz-Go, is to buy 120 new Citroen C3s each year after extending its offer to London.
Hundreds of Motability dealers have signed up to take part in improved customer service training.
Road user charging could cut congestion significantly but must not be just another tax on motorists, says the CBI.
Nearly half of independent and franchised dealers expect retail business to be ‘steady’ over the bank holiday.
New research from Datamonitor reveals that Europe's car aftermarket business, currently worth €146bn (£101.3bn) including parts and labour and taxes, is in decline.
General Motors has announced that it may phase out its weaker brands if sales fail to hit targets.
Ford Motor Company has unveiled a new line-up of performance vehicles at the New York International Motor Show this week.
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its second new model series in a month with the new R-Class six-seater, which made its world debut at the New York International Auto Show this week.
Ford has launched an ad campaign where viewers of ITV1 can win a new Ford Focus.
