Federal-Mogul Aftermarket UK has accused component suppliers and manufacturers of failing to deliver sufficient training support to the garage trade.
Essex-based DWS has established a new blueprint for high volume bodyshops – creating a dual business under one roof. Its new £3m facility in Thurrock has been split into two equal bodyshops, one focusing solely on Direct Line business, the other mixing eight insurance approvals.
Bob Hood has quit his position as director of marketing at SEL-Imperial, just months after joining the company from the RMI.
Major aftermarket parts distributor Motaquip has rejected claims that franchised dealer groups could put independent motor factors out of business by setting themselves up as “superfactors” under new block exemption laws.
William Jacks, the AM100-listed dealer group, is shifting its share capital from the Stock Exchange to the Alternative Investment Market in a bid to cut costs.
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BMW and Peugeot dealers are coming to terms with an uncertain future after the two carmakers issued five-year retail agreements under the revisions to block exemption.
MG Rover owner Phoenix Venture Holdings (PVH) is due to unveil detailed distribution plans for the Tata Safari off-roader and Loadbeta pick-up this week.
Low volume carmakers are acquiring key city centre sites to run as wholly-owned showrooms following the trend set by Mercedes-Benz, Renault and Ford.
Swedish carmaker Volvo is rolling out its car rental programme to its 150-strong dealer network after a successful trial period at a handful of dealers.
Seven out of 10 small automotive retailers have seen profits remain static for the last 12 months, according to a new report.
GM Daewoo has swooped to buy four dealerships from Hanover Automotive, which went into administration last month.
Mercedes-Benz Direct is planning to launch a series of smaller satellite sites to operate around the 10 main showrooms, mimicking the structure of the retail network.
Bentley, the luxury carmaker, is to create 350 new jobs at its UK plant as it prepares for production of the long awaited sports coupe.
Peter Whale finally reclaimed control of Ryland after a year of upheaval when both Guinness Peat and Pendragon threatened to buy the group.
Scotland's largest Ford dealership, Peoples, is planning to move from its home in Bathgate to a new multi-million pound flagship sales centre by the M8, the main route between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
LDV dealers are hoping for a sustained rise in sales next year after the van manufacturer unveiled plans to quadruple output and double its UK workforce.
Ex-Mazda chief Lewis Booth has been catapulted into the president's seat at Ford of Europe following the recent departure of Martin Leach.
More than £300,000 was spent developing one of the world's first new-look Lamborghini showrooms in London. The Old Brompton Road site is one of only three in Europe to be refurbished in line with the new brand environment.
Motorpoint, one of the UK's largest car supermarkets, has dismissed recent research that suggests traditional car importers and supermarkets are no longer able to offer discounts on new cars because of the strength of the Euro and falling UK new car prices.
A Hull-based independent motor factor has launched a new initiative as part of the Independent Motor Factors Association's (IFA) national Autosafe umbrella scheme to help small independent garages compete with franchised dealers for car servicing and repair work.
Peugeot is introducing a new product into its UK rental operation – Peugeot Minilease. The product has been designed for short operating periods of six months or less.
US research firm Morgan & Company reports that US new light vehicle sales totalled 1,630,904 in August, down 4.5% from August of 2002 with one less selling day.
GM Europe VP of sales and marketing Jonathan Browning has confirmed that Opel, Vauxhall and Saab sales and marketing operations will be merged in all the brands' European markets.
Lookers plc, the top ten UK retail motor group, has announced record results for the half-year ended June 30 2003.
Subaru of America, Inc., announced it has launched a Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) Web site, to provide dealers, independent repairers and consumers with access to Subaru technical resources.
The Board of AutoLogic Holdings plc has received an approach from a unnamed private equity firm to acquire all its share capital for 350p per share in cash.
A new retail motor group – NHM Ltd – has entered into an agreement to acquire the GM Daewoo franchised outlets in Cardiff, Exeter, Luton and Swansea. These sites were formerly part of Hanover Automotive Group, now in administration.
Park Hwang-Ho, 57, formerly Senior Executive Vice President of Planning has been named Hyundai Motor's new CEO and President responsible for planning and sales, replacing Dr Kim Dong-Jin who becomes Vice Chairman.
Volkswagen has today revealed a mid-engined roadster prototype, named Concept R, which will be shown next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. VW says the Concept R “points to the future of the Volkswagen brand, and hints at a possible involvement in the world of genuine sports cars.”
