Ford Motor Company is understood to have made moves to prevent its deposed chief executive from being snapped up by a competitor.
BMW has improved its warranty terms for all new cars registered in the UK from today. The mileage limit of 60,000 miles over the three year cover of the warranty has now been dropped to allow unlimited mileage over the same period.
Petrol and diesel prices are at their lowest for two years, with supermarkets paving the way for unleaded prices to dip under the 70 pence per litre mark.
An insider at Jaguar has hinted that Jonanthan Browning quit his post as managing director of Jaguar because he lost out in a management reshuffle.
The Government and Retail Motor Industry Federation have re-ignited the controversy surrounding high UK new car prices and fleet discounts.
Pinewood believes its updated dealer management system, due out early next year, will be “one of the most advanced on the market”, according to director Neville Briggs.
Finance company GE Capital Woodchester has added new facilities to its website to speed up the way dealers handle finance and insurance decisions for customers.
Internet retailer eCarDivision claims a link-up with Barclays' business-to-business division has increased sales fourfold in three months.
According to independent research, the Auto Trader website has taken a huge lead in the online automotive sector.
The Motor Industry Training Council (MITC) will be highlighting the wealth of opportunities available in training and 'lifelong' learning at the Scottish motor show.
Vauxhall has appointed a new national van sales manager, Ian Hucker.
MSN Carview, the international network of automotive websites, has gone live in four European markets and South Africa in the last six weeks, completing the first phase of an international expansion – plus agreed partnerships with three motor manufacturers.
A 10th anniversary sale at Manheim Washington saw 400 vehicles sold with a Cap Clean performance of 100.78% and 93.7% conversion rate.
Volkswagen saw a 9.8% rise in pre-tax profits in the third quarter and has stuck to its 2001 financial year forecasts, despite the economic uncertainties caused by the September 11 terrorist attacks.
A massive employee training programme of almost 30,000 total hours is underway at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant to ensure the new Vectra is launched with the highest quality standards.
A single customer complaint has led to MG having to pull a newspaper, magazine and poster ad campaign.
Jac Nasser has been ousted from his position as chief executive of the Ford Motor Company and will be succeeded by William Clay Ford, who will also continue as chairman of the board.
Ford is set to enter the battle to produce the lowest-emissions diesel car in the UK next year with the new Fiesta 1.4 TDCi.
Honda has revealed that its first in-house turbodiesel passenger car unit to enter production will go into the new-generation Accord in 2003.
The Government has warned that European plans to fit speed limiters to light commercial vehicles and minibuses could increase congestion and inflate costs.
Accountants Baker Tilly is offering a new 'automotive recovery' service for companies which it says are trading on the verge of insolvency. The service includes a free one-hour consultation to determine the extent of a business's problems and its future viability.
Results of the latest auctions held by BCA, Manheim, Cars Direct and Motorauctions Leeds.
"The market this week is still somewhat erratic. We have seen some good sales, which have been encouraging and some poor sales, which have been frustrating. Added to which, there have been some very good individual results and some that have been 'difficult to understand': David Shepherd, Manheim Auctions' senior group auctioneer.
The SMMT has today published a guide setting out what it claims to be the benefits to consumers of the current form of Block Exemption. Called 'Block Exemption – the consumer benefits, it explains why the European rules, which were set up 16 years ago to protect new car buyers, must be renewed in October 2002.
Ford has become the first car manufacturer in Britain to provide on-line booking of vehicle servicing and maintenance. A new interactive website, 'fordserviceonline.com', enables motorists to obtain an all-inclusive price quotation for scheduled vehicle maintenance and selected repairs, and book a guaranteed appointment with a UK-based Ford dealer of their choice.
Renault and Nissan have moved 'closer together' with the creation of a joint management structure.
Jacques Nasser is expected to be ousted from his position as chief executive of the Ford Motor Company.
Three hundred apprentices are taking part in Peugeot's advanced modern apprenticeship programme.
An analysis of the financial performance of 38 key players in the in the new car industry has uncovered a culture of stagnant sales and falling profits.
A new internet business aims to offer a community-based solution to car retailing for dealers and consumers, untangling the web of data offered by nationwide operations.
