GM will support the re-branding of Daewoo to Chevrolet with a national ‘road block’ newspaper and poster advertising campaign, starting this week.
North Lincolnshire used car supermarket Eddie Wright is looking to double its £20m turnover and open a second outlet during the next 12 months.
Infiniti, Nissan’s premium car division, is likely to be sold through a separate network of retail outlets when it comes to the UK in 2008.
Despite losses in Europe, Ford and General Motors made global profits in 2004 – thanks to contributions by financial services.
The continued roll-out of the block exemption rules pose challenges downstream for dealer groups.
Vehicle repair network ABS has been acquired by specialist insurance claims management group Aquilo plc.
Exxon-Mobil made a record $25.3bn (£13.4bn) profit on record turnover up 17% year on year to $298bn last year, as the rise in crude prices boosted sales and margins.
Joe Greenwell believes Jaguar can learn from the Land Rover experience.
GMAC financier Peter Phillips talks careers
BMW is expected this month to announce a major expansion of its Oxford Mini plant, involving an investment of about £150m and create hundreds of jobs.
Nissan Motor has announced today that it will invest £223 million at its Sunderland plant to build a new small vehicle there starting December 2006.
Fiat Auto SpA and Iran’s PIDF, (Pars Industrial Development Foundation) Company have announced a co-operation agreement to manufacture and distribute Fiat cars in Iran.
Motorists could be spending up to six times more than they have to on spare car parts according to new research from independent warranty provider, Warranty Direct.
Tony Noakes has been appointed to RAC Business Solutions as director, RAC Automotive Solutions (RACAMS) and RAC Warranty. In this newly created role he will be responsible for leading and growing both businesses.
Toyota Motor Europe has asked the European Automobile Manufacturers Association for membership.
Direct lenders are taking a larger slice of the finance market.
Many dealers find it difficult to conclude a sale when a deal which was originally proposed on a prime finance package is then only acceptable to sub-prime finance company.
Automotive retailers are being warned that they may be losing out on finance and car sales by only using finance providers who use automated credit scoring systems.
AM100-listed Perrys Group believes business managers are crucial to its success in maximising finance point of sales penetration.
Dubai International Capital, an investment company owned by the government of the Persian Gulf emirate, has bpurchased a $1 billion (£532m) stake in DaimlerChrysler.
Lance Owen Group has opened a £1m all-makes aftersales centre in Byfleet, Surrey.
According to the latest analysis by Glass's, the residual values of prestige sports utility vehicles (SUVs) continue to outperform the wider used car market, despite recent increases in availability.
MG Rover Group has launched a new advertising campaign.
Lotus Cars has announced the appointment of Clive Dopson as managing director of its sports car division, effective immediately.
Hyundai has announced that its Getz 1.1 SE version, which goes on sale tomorrow, will feature free air conditioning and some new colours.
Subaru has announced that all its models are to come with three years free servicing as part of a new sales drive.
British sportscar maker Caterham is set for increased stability and profitability following a management buy-in led by former Lotus general manager Ansar Ali.
Car supermarket group Motorhouse 2000 is looking to capitalise on the opportunities offered under block exemption by seeking franchise deals with vehicle manufacturers.
Mercedes-Benz retailers will invest in standalone Smart showrooms within two years as more models are launched and sales volumes build up.
Retailers are warned to expect better-informed car buyers from next month following revisions to the publicly-available Parker’s Price Guide, which aims to help consumers assess used car prices more accurately.
