Global automotive executives have called for a crackdown on counterfeit motor vehicles and automotive parts.
José Antonio Garvía has been appointed as the new market general manager of Fiat Auto UK, and takes up his responsibilities from January 31.
Dealers are being advised that all calls to the General Insurance Standards Council will be re-directed to the Financial Services Authority and the Financial Ombudsman Service, as of today.
Who are tomorrow’s leaders – the people who will drive forward and shape the automotive industry, and which companies are nuturing that talent?
Every manager will, at some point in their career, come to The Big Decision. There’s usually an easy choice – maintain the status quo – and a hard one, which involves radical, often risky, changes. Strong characters take the difficult route. Ask Roger Putnam.
Following on from the recent AM article about the proliferation of models and options, I came across a list showing the bewildering variety of Rover 75 versions.
High street and out-of-town super-markets are becoming an increasingly dominant force against car accessory shops when it comes to selling polishes, waxes and general car care products.
Toyota has revealed its FT-SX concept at the Detroit Motor Show.
Jaguar has had its best ever year in Europe with 24,337 units sold in 2004.
BMW Group achieved record UK sales in 2004 with over 145,000 BMW and Mini vehicle registrations, an increase of 9% compared to 2003.
A pay-as-you-drive insurance scheme is to be rolled out across the country following a successful summer trial.
Audi has launched a new sports utility vehicle design study, which debuted at this month’s Detroit Motor Show.
Thousands of motor dealers will be unable to sell insurance from this weekend, having failed to register with the Financial Services Authority (FSA), warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI).
Proton’s UK import company is undertaking a dealer recruitment campaign to fill open points in 2005.
Retail training and consultancy specialist Carter & Carter is planning a £80 million flotation estimated to net its founder £28 million.
Mitsubishi Motors says it is in talks with PSA Peugeot Citroen about a possible alliance, but there were “no concrete details decided at this point”.
Jaguar Cars has revealed its new sports show car, the Advanced Lightweight Coupe at the Detroit Motor Show.
Peugeot has added new models to its 206 range, including the Independence, S, Zest 2 and Sport.
Hyundai has given its Coupe a new look for 2005, with styling changes inside and out.
Saab has achieved an all-time sales record in the UK of 20,294 cars; the highest in the Swedish premium marque’s history since British sales began in October 1960.
Vauxhall is aiming at a 10% increase in its Trade Club customers in 2005.
The market for new cars is to gradually slow during the course of 2005, with 100,000 to 150,000 fewer sales compared to 2004, according to Glass’s.
Patterson has attracted the Seat car brand to its new £200,000 showroom in Newcastle – its first non-Ford franchise in 15 years.
Michelin is developing a new tyre-and-wheel combination that can't blow out or go flat because it doesn't contain air.
Volkswagen has unveiled its next generation Beetle at the Detroit Motor Show.
Mike Monaghan, managing director of the Motor Vehicle Repairers Association, has regained a majority shareholding in the company he founded in 1988.
A Jeep inspired by radio-controlled cars was among a trio of concept vehicles unveiled on Saturday by DaimlerChrysler at the Detroit Motor Show.
Land Rover sold 47,147 vehicles in the UK in 2004, beating 2003’s record by 128 units.
Suzuki reached a record sales figure of 37,170 units in 2004, 3.2% ahead of the total figure for Suzuki sales in 2003.
Volvo is offering UK customers of its S40 Saloon and V50 Sportswagon a three year or 36,000-mile servicing package for a one-off charge of £100.
