Mercedes-Benz says that its new used car division has made a "flying start", selling in the two months since launch, 2,000 pre-owned vehicles.
Digital TV is set to change Britain's car buying habits and the way in which motor manufacturers market their products, an online commerce specialist predicts.
Mazda is the most reliable used car make in Britain, according to warranty provider Warranty Direct.
Information solutions company Experian is urging dealers to save time and money - and safeguard against fraud - by using its new online car check service.
Eleven new dealers have joined Proton Cars' UK network as the Malaysian manufacturer prepares for the launch of an all-new Mondeo-sized car.
The price gap between import and UK-dealer sourced vehicles is narrowing, according to online watchdog CarPriceCheck.
Two new all-makes application guides for oil, air and fuel filters and wiper blades have been published by Vauxhall in a bid to boost its dealers' replacement parts business.
Volvo is seeking to reassure its UK customers on the safety of a car involved in a fatal accident in France which is now at the centre of a manslaughter case.
Award winning dealer principal Andrew Hulcoop has joined the management team of Damon Hill's Midlands dealership.
Inchcape Retail has bought the Toyota dealership in Farnham, previosuly trading as Tourist Trophy. The acquisition bring the number of Inchcape dealerships in the region to seven.
Land Rover has created a 'women's panel' aimed at ensuring female customers' views are considered during the product development process.
Lookers' chairman Fred Maguire has been appointed deputy president of the Retail Motor Industry Federation.
A mystery shop into the usability of 14 of the most high-profile on-line cars sites has found the majority to be average or poor in terms of content, ease of use and customer service.
Pulman Volkswagen of Durham has appointed Paul Dixon as parts supervisor to run the parts, accessories and merchandising departments together with Pulman's planned trading division supply VW parts to the trade.
Transport has largely been consigned to the 'slow lane' by all three major political parties in their General Election campaigning, pushed aside by issues such as the Pound, education and the National Health Service – and <i>that</i> punch.
Fiat Auto (UK) is working “round the clock” to ensure power steering-equipped Punto cars and Punto Vans which may have a steering defect are recalled as soon as possible.
"Adapt or die has long been a management maxim. But it has never been truer than for the small franchised dealer in today's climate. The storm clouds have been gathering for some time."
Reg Vardy today announced that Robert Forrester has been appointed finance director to take effect from June 29.
General Motors, Daewoo Motors Company and the Korea Development Bank, acting on behalf of Daewoo creditors, have reached an agreement to begin formal negotiations on the acquisition of Daewoo Motor Company.
DaimlerChrysler said this afternoon that the UK was unaffected by a recall of more than half a million Chrysler Neons.
Up to 500 jobs are on the line at Nissan's Sunderland car plant as the manufacturer announced a slow down in production of Primera and Micra models.
The latest auction prices from BCA, Manheim, Motorauctions Leeds and Brightwells Leominster
Volkswagen is to appeal against a European Commission fine of euros 31m (£18.65m) for allegedly fixing new car retail prices in Germany.
Mitsubishi Motors is to import an additional 100 used FTO coupes from Japan, which will be converted to meet UK safety and emission standards for sale through its Red Zebra network.
Daewoo Cars UK is considering more than 60 franchise applications, including some from Mercedes-Benz dealers in the contract termination period.
Tomorrow General Motors is expected to make a takeover bid for the bankrupt Daewoo Motor.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is calling for the predicted insurance premium price hikes to filter back into the labour market to improve labour rates for poorly-paid vehicle body repair specialists.
Auctioneer Brightwells of Leominster has reported "unseasonably strong" demand for four-wheel drive vehicles, despite the agricultural market reeling from the effects of the foot and mouth crisis.
Dr Wolfgang Reitzle, chairman of Jaguar Cars and president of Ford's Premier Automotive Group has again expressed the manufacturer's support for British entry into the single European currency.
Credit car hire companies that expected to lose hundreds of millions of pounds in unpaid bills following a court ruling have been handed a legal lifeline.
