Cap Gemini Ernst & Young has been named Automotive Consultancy Company of the Year 2001 by the Institute of Transport Management (ITM).
New research by automotive consultant Mitac suggests the industry has not learned from criticism of how it operates, says joint managing director John Thompson
The £5.75m acquisition of 129 Halfords outlets gives the AA more than simply a dominant position in the aftersales market. The Centrica-owned business has a strong platform from which to become a “motoring solutions provider”, an ambition it shares with Ford motor company.
The EU is pushing the motor industry towards greater accountability for the environment with its End of Life Vehicle directive.
Mitsubishi Motors UK continues to increase its nationwide dealer network with three new sites opening in the next five weeks.
UK buyers are increasingly favouring smaller, more fuel efficient cars in order to benefit from lower taxes, prices and fuel consumption, according to online car retailer OneSwoop.
September's all-new registration plate will boost the volume of the used car market as well as the new, with an influx of part exchanges - but dealers are concerned about the quality of trade-ins being offered so far.
Ford is contacting owners of the new Mondeo to check for a possible fault with the cruise control system. Nearly 5,600 cars in the UK are affected.
Research has revealed that 97% of new car buyers are unaware of the new number plate system that comes into force on September 1.
Car supermarket Motorpoint has teamed up with Green Flag to sell its motor insurance package, branded Motorpoint Insurance.
The RMI has mounted a challenge against proposed amendments to the review policy of the MoT test fee.
Consignia and BCA combined at BCA Birmingham recently for an LCV sale that enjoyed a 100% conversion rate.
Lookers has a achieved a 47% increase in new car sales - compared to national growth of 4.3% - with operating profit up 33% in the first six months of 2001.
Ford said this morning that its freeze on bonues to its top executives does not extend to the UK.
East Midlands motor dealership Co-Op Motor Group, a division of Ilkeston Consumer Co-Op, has launched a interactive website.
Maserati hopes the arrival next year of its 176mph Spyder will push UK sales above 500 units.
Dent Wizard, part of Manheim Europe, claims its new Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) for Profit service will help dealers to increase profits without making any investment on new products or training.
Unofficial importers are considering joining forces to reduce the cost of bringing new Japanese cars to the UK in a move that would increase pressure on franchised dealers.
DaimlerChrysler UK is to start selling used Mercedes cars online from September 1.
Vehicle remarketing specialist GRS has recruited Lee Mabbutt as national accounts manager with responsibility for managing the company's largest retail customers and identify new profit opportunities.
Dealers are being warned not to risk inadvertently pushing their customers into negative equity during the expected September sales surge.
A landmark in the history of the small car will be reached next month, when 15 companies will receive keys to Th!nk cars under the new Th!nk @bout London sustainable mobility programme.
Burger King to car sales chain Gowrings saw sales drop in the first six months of this year as it turned its back on unprofitable business.
Production of the Cologne-built Ford Puma will cease at the end of the year to make way for production of new Fiesta. Availability of the sporty coupe will, however, continue for most of 2002 with the factory building cars for stock in anticipation of phasing out Puma production.
MG Rover Group is the new official shirt sponsor for the Rugby Union team, London Irish, for the forthcoming season.
Peugeot Motor Company and British Car Auctions came together at BCA Measham earlier this month.
BMW has given the go-ahead for a £60m plant at Goodwood, near Chichester, which will make about 1,000 Rolls-Royce cars a year from January 2003.
Shell Capital is to sell vehicle finance through franchised dealers and used car outlets, linked to a loyalty scheme called Pluspoints. It will be branded Shell Auto Finance.
