Toyota has confirmed the British-built Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) will deliver CO2 emissions of just 89g/km and official combined cycle fuel consumption of 74.3mpg.
Volkswagen has fleshed out its plans to expand its fleet of electric vehicles and become the market leader in electric drive vehicles by 2018.
Harratts Mitsubishi in Barnsley has promoted Pete Davies as its new sales manager who has risen up the ranks from apprentice technician 12 years ago.
Yorkshire based car retailer JCT600 has acquired Bramall and Jones for an undisclosed sum.
Mercedes-Benz was named the “best automotive manufacturer in the country for providing excellent customer service” in the latest UKCSI survey published by the Institute of Customer Service.
American-based Group 1 Automotive has expanded its representation with BMW and Mini following its acquisition of two Barons dealerships in Farnborough and Hindhead for an undisclosed sum.
Skoda’s new Superb estate is now on sale throughout UK showrooms priced from £17,715.
Cadillac is reverting to an in-house strategy to restore the fortunes of GM’s luxury brand in Britain and across Europe following two previously abortive attempts at establishing it as a serious British and European premium sector player.
Ford Retail is the latest dealer group to become recognised as SAF Approved by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).
Infiniti has launched its 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine - the first diesel in its line-up.
ASE, the business management provider, has expanded to open a new office in Moscow, Russia.
Volkswagen is launching a new marketing to push the environmental message for its BlueMotion models.
Dealers can expect a major reduction in the supply of one and two-year-old used cars this year and beyond due to the protracted downturn in new car sales.
Dealers that have leased properties are in a good position to drive better terms from their landlords due to current market conditions.
Marshall Motor Group has completed its acquisition of Leicestershire-based Francis Group.
Looking at retail used car sales performance and dealer expectations for the immediate future it seems the market is in reasonable health.
A marketing campaign aimed at changing the way consumers feel about Subaru vehicles is already paying dividends in the showrooms.
Tata Motors has secured a £340 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to Jaguar Land Rover.
Alfa Romeo has revealed details for its new five-door Giulietta hatch which will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show on March 4.
SsangYong is discounting selected models by up to £4,500 in order to try and boost sales during the plate-change month of March.
Volkswagen Fleet Services has undergone a team restructure to increase the focus and service offered to the contract hire and leasing market.
Hummer is to be wound down by General Motors after Chinese manufacturer Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery’s acquisition was blocked by its government.
The challenges facing the motor industry in meeting the 2013 deadline for all new vehicles to have digital radios were explored when the House of Lords Communications Committee questioned SMMT chief executive Paul Everitt.
Cambria Automobiles has continued on its acquisition trail, taking over two Honda and two Mazda franchises from Drake and Fletcher in Kent.
Vertu Motors is expecting its full year financial performance to be ahead of 2008 following a strong period of trading in the first six months of the financial year.
Buyers of new electric and plug-in electric hybrid cars will be given up to £5,000 off the showroom price in a move designed to get as many ultra-low emissions cars on the road as quickly as possible.
The European metal unions have drawn up a battle plan to prevent compulsory layoffs and plant closures at Opel Vauxhall.
The media continues to have a major influence on the types of cars that people are buying in the UK according to a new poll by Motorpoint.
Ford of Britain is to appoint Steve Clary as its new commercial vehicles director from March 1.
There can be no greater threat to a brand than the possible chipping of the foundations upon which it has built its reputation.
