Car production in China grew 80% in 2003 with domestic car sales rising nearly 70% over the year before
New research carried out by Kwik-Fit has revealed that over 1.5 million UK motorists unwittingly risk damaging their catalytic converters by push starting them
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that a special Centenary version of the Phantom (pictured right) will be produced. The announcement was made at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, yesterday where Rolls-Royce is celebrating the centenary of the first meeting between Henry Royce and the Hon. Charles Rolls in 1904
BMW has reported a 2.5% increase in its first quarter pre-tax profits to €851m (£575.5m) and said it was on course to produce record results in 2004
Vauxhall will be launching two new projects at the Sunday Times Motor Show this month
Former Ford of Europe, president and chief operating officer, Martin Leach will become Maserati CEO next month
This year's event is at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Wednesday June 9, and will focus on the issues our readers tell us matter the most
The Toyota stand at The Sunday Times Motor Show Live will present the first UK appearance of the revised version of the new Toyota Corolla
Renault have added a new version to its supermini range, after just passing the 750,000 sales mark in the UK
Elena Bernardelli (pictured right) has been appointed marketing director of Fiat Auto (UK), and takes over on 4 May from Franck Ropert, who has been promoted to a new strategic marketing role at Fiat Auto headquarters in Turin
Citroen financial services is the UK's number one manufacturer finance house for the very first time, according to the latest results from the new car finance house survey, produced by Sewells information and research
A British built Caterham Seven R500 has smashed the production car world record for sprinting to 100mph and back again
A way of destroying tiny exhaust particles thought to be a major cause of asthma is being developed by London Imperial College and Johnson Matthey Catalyst Systems Division
Rolf Eckrodt, the president and chairman of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, has stepped down
Nissan Motors announced today record operating profits of 825 billion yen (£4.26 billion), up 11.9% for the financial year ended March 31, 2004
E-procurement specialist Ebbon-Dacs has entered into a pan-European arrangement with Dutch fleet software supplier, Co-Maker, to market and distribute its Leaselink system across Europe
Dale Fullerton has been appointed fleet accounts manager at fleet, contract hire and workshop software provider CFC Solutions
David Ewing has been appointed as project manager – country development at epyx, and will be tasked with introduction of its 1link Service Network e-commerce platform overseas
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There's some interesting research kicking around the Parker's office at the moment. It's to do with car buying and what kind of help people really want.
Pendragon has shrunk its network of 10 Tins car supermarkets to just two sites but chief executive Trevor Finn insists the group remains committed to the concept. Launched in May 2000, Tins is Pendragon's new and used car internet sales operation with physical outlets at Doncaster and Stoke-on-Trent
Patricia Richards, chief executive at Automotive Skills, the new government-backed industry training body, will tell delegates at the AM Dealer Conference on June 9 that she will help them address skills shortages and improve their businesses
Management consultant AT Kearney believes manufacturers will be leasing cars to customers not selling them within five years
Hard work, investment in staff training and a stable management team are behind JCT600's record pre-tax profits, which rose 51% to £11.1m on turnover up 22% at £415m. The retail group was predicting profits of £10m, but says an excellent last quarter exceeded its expectations
Twenty-one of Britain's 1,000 richest people are in the motor trade, according to the 2004 Sunday Times Rich List
Comet, the high-street electrical retailer, is launching a new car sales operation offering low-price motors as part of a two-month trial
The number of retail groups operating in the UK has fallen year-on-year, but their influence over the automotive industry is growing, according to the latest Sewells Franchise Networks report
Honda UK has moved into car retailing as part of strategy aimed at achieving ambitious growth targets. The manufacturer is ready to build its own sites as it moves towards its goal of increasing sales from 86,000 to 100,000 in the next two years
Lexus has praised its retail network for helping it achieve Gold status in the latest JD Power customer satisfaction survey, published this week. Parent brand Toyota slipped out of the top three to number four
Manheim Europe has integrated its Portfolio Europe and Vehicle Remarketing Solutions subsidiaries
