MG Motor UK has selected GMAC UK, a subsidiary of Ally Financial Inc, to be its preferred retail financing provider in the UK for manufacturer programmes and standard rate finance.
Honda (UK) has appointed Nick Campolucci as head of its dealer development operations.
Audi dealers look unlikely to greet a new UK director of the brand ahead of their preparations for the 12-plate campaign next March.
Ford has developed new technology which can block incoming phone calls and text messages to help parents ensure their children drive more safely.
Mitsubishi Motors has revealed its 2012 model year Shogun which now comes with a Euro V compliant turbo diesel engine and offers a choice of three door short-wheel base or five door long-wheel base versions.
Inchcape reported this morning that its third quarter trading performance was slightly ahead of expectations, with revenue from the car dealer and distributor's worldwide operations up 2.2% year-on-year to £1.459 billion.
Accident management group Helphire has announced several positions on its board.
Audi has revealed its mid-life refresh for its A4 range including the saloon, Avant, S4 and Allroad crossover.
Faye Gates has joined AM Award-winning Grants Seat as its latest motor technician but had faced difficulties entering into the industry when she applied at other garages.
The UK sector of EurotaxGlass’s Group will now be known formally as Glass’s, following a re-brand which was announced this week.
Eleven new models have gained the maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating this month.
The Honda HR-V (1998-2006) is the most reliable 4x4 according to Warranty Direct with three in 100 recording a fault in the last 12 months.
Employees that are not productive should lose their right to claim unfair dismissal, according to a leaked Government report.
Ford’s new Ranger will be priced from £15,515 excluding VAT when it goes on sale next month.
Average used car prices increased by just over 2% in September according to the latest figures from the National Association of Motor Auctions.
This is an excerpt from ICDP director Dr Andrew Tongue's speech at the AM Used Car Market Conference 2011 on the growing involvement manufacturers will have on dealers' used car activity.
Anthony Hilton, Evening Standard financial editor and chair at the AM Financial Conference 2011 next month believes widespread pessimism about the state of the UK’s economy is "overdone".
Nidd Vale Motors is planning to relocate its multi-franchise site and headquarters in Harrogate to a new purpose-built 20,000 sq ft car showroom next to St James’s Business Park in Knaresborough.
Cumbo Chrysler and Jeep in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, has closed after administrators were appointed by its bank.
Mazda has revealed its Takeri concept which shows what could be the next generation Mazda6 saloon which is expected to go on sale next year.
Austin Seales has been appointed as brand manager at Kings Lynn Volkswagen.
Nationwide Accident Repair Services has opened the doors of a new Nationwide Fast Fit Plus centre in Redruth, Cornwall.
Four dealers have successfully trialled the new position of aftersales business manager in their dealerships and have seen a “significant” uplift in sales as a result.
Nissan has shown its performance inspired Juke-R for the first time in the metal.
JCT600 has moved its Lotus dealership in Leeds to a larger, refurbished showroom in preparation for the British sportscar brand’s range expansion.
Marshall Motor Group has had plans for a totem sign blocked by Cambridge planners.
Motability is introducing a £25,000 price cap on cars offered through the charity fleet to stem some of the reported abuse of its scheme.
Saab has terminated the provisional agreement with Chinese investors Zhejiang Youngman Lotus Automobile and Pang Da for a 53.9% stake in the Swedish brand for £213 million.
Chrysler UK has signed a sponsorship deal with the National Football League in the UK which will see it become the Official Car Sponsor of the NFL.
Jaguar has recalled 17,678 diesel X-Type models built between 2006 and 2010 due to a potential problem where the cruise control cannot be switched off.
