The General Insurance Standards Council says it will continue to provide consumer protection despite its failure to convince an appeals tribunal that forcing its members to only deal with other members was not anti-competitive.
Automotive industry expert and Cardiff Business School professor Garel Rhys is to brief executives on the value of attending the next US NADA convention in New Orleans.
A two year unlimited mileage warranty has been introduced on all Fiat commercial vehicles from September 1.
MG Rover dealer Holden Motors has been presented with the Investors in People award. Presenting the award Denise Anderson, Business Link for Norfolk chief executive, said it was a “remarkable achievement”.
The internet is helping used car dealers speed-up their sales of secondhand cars and improve their customer service, with knock-on benefits for residual values.
BMW is introducing a new dealer bonus scheme to ensure it protects its residual values in the UK as new product arrives.
Trafficmaster has announced pre-tax losses of more than £8 million for the six months to the end of June this year, from a profit of £1.2million for the same period last year.
Ricardo, the UK independent automotive consultancy, has achieved record results for the fourth consecutive year, with profit before tax up 18% to £15.1m from £12.8m in 2000.
Two carmaker directors heading radical retail reforms will speak at Automotive Management's autumn conference. Dermot Kelly, Mercedes-Benz UK director, will reveal his plans at Beyond Block Exemption at the Birmingham International Convention on October 4.
Two carmaker directors heading radical retail reforms will speak at Automotive Management's autumn conference.
The repercussions from the events of September 11 had an immediate effect on the automotive industry and the aftershocks are likely to continue as component and vehicle supply are disrupted.
HR Owen Group is upbeat about its financial performance in the remainder of the financial year, despite profits taking a substantial hit as a result of the failure of its insurance company, Independent Insurance.
Car production is returning to the highs of 1999 after a long period of restructuring at UK car plants, according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics today.
Independent motor retailer Nidd Vale has promoted Colin Hainstock as new managing director of the group's new division, Nidd Vale (General Motors).
Most UK online retailers are breaking the law and international guidelines aimed at protecting consumers shopping on the internet, says the National Consumer Council (NCC).
General Motors has signed a 'non-binding' agreement to buy bankrupt Daewoo Motor.
The industry is feeling the shockwaves of last week's US disaster and has raised questions once more about the twice-yearly plate change. Martin Ward, Cap national research manager reports.
It is not surprising the industry has been focusing primarily on new car sales over the past couple of months. The combination of a new registration plate format, 10 months of continuous sales growth and low interest rates had raised expectations of record new car sales in both September and for the year as a whole.
Alliance & Leicester triggered a mini-price war when it aggressively cut rates for its car loan products in late August. Although Tesco continues to offer the lowest headline rate in the market, A&L is a major player in car loans and has marginally better rates across the most popular loan amounts.
Carmakers were this week planning their final-quarter marketing campaigns against a background of considerable uncertainty. Sales in the past three months have been strong and customers are buying because they believe prices are low and deals are good.
Manheim Auctions is working in partnership with Leeds College of Technology to ensure all staff are fully qualified and trained to a uniform standard.
Peugeot's franchised dealers are set to re-enter the market for major fleet tyre sales.
The internet - a serious sales channel or just the electronic version of a listing in the Yellow Pages? David Sumner Smith talks to leading figures in the industry.
Thatcham, the Berkshire-based motor industry repair research and training centre, has made training manager Derek Reynolds redundant.
Mercedes-Benz unveiled a lifesaving concept at Frankfurt motor show designed to further reduce injuries in the event of an accident.
Bodyshops are considering boycotting Zurich Insurance over the busy winter months in a bid to force the insurer to improve labour rates and working terms.
Global Telematics' Orchid system is being used at the second RAC/Fleet World MPG (miles per gallon) Marathon taking place on September 26-27, 2001.
Dealers need to be prepared for the moment high street retailers start selling a 'car-in-a-box' package that provides a customer with all the information they need about a vehicle in order to make a decision to purchase.
