Delphi Automotive Systems, the world's largest component supplier, is forecasting a 75% increase worldwide in diesel car and LCV sales over the next 10 years.
After an extremely buoyant and much need lift to start the year, recent reports suggest that retail demand is beginning to slow to traditional levels. Retail punters are now focusing their attention on the holiday season. The trade has expressed plenty of reasons why the retail market has slowed down, but the most important one is the new registration system due in September.
Whether dealers are sceptical or confident about the long-term prospects for car sales on the internet, rising online activity means that it cannot be ignored. A Cap survey showed that 80% of dealers are 'quite sure' that web-based competition is not going to destroy the traditional showroom.
Manheim Auctions is becoming more active in the commercial vehicle market after extending its Cyberlot interactive service to include trucks/vans and launching its first LCV Cashcade sale.
Glass's Information Services has updated its Evaluator PC-based vehicle valuation database to show benefit in kind taxation guidelines.
Inchcape UK hopes to maximise residual values on end of lease vehicles after appointing AA Business Services to provide inspections at its Burton upon Trent, Staffs, remarketing centre.
Universal Salvage, the vehicle salvage and services group, has raised pre-tax profits by 18% to £6.6m for the year ended April 28, on turnover down slightly from £87.6m to £84.2m.
Mercedes-Benz has linked with Somerset-based Regency F&I to launch an MoT insurance scheme for its used dealer network. The new policy, designed to remove the uncertainty and cost of MoT failure, is provided free to buyers of Signature used cars.
Used car dealers can exploit the power of the RAC's brand by advertising nearly new cars via its Car Partner internet initiative.
Direct Car Finance is embarking on a rapid expansion campaign, acquiring dealerships across the UK, as it extends its used car network and targets a move into new car retailing.
In the 1990 Mazda was at the forefront of innovative car design, producing cars that were the envy of the industry and a hit with retail and fleet markets. What went wrong? Martin Ward, of Cap Network, explains why Mazda is now 'boring'.
A director of a multi-million pound construction company has handed over the keys to his £50,000 Mercedes-Benz for a Citroen Berlingo van to slash his company car tax bill.
The new Government wants to encourage UK van fleets to switch from diesel to gas-powered vehicles and has reassured fleets that alternatively-fuelled vehicles have a long-term future.
Business travel could be revolutionised by 2003 as the Government plans to introduce a direct booking and information system.
The Government's financial rescue package for the Midlands made available to counter the effects of the Rover/BMW crises is paying dividends for the manufacturing sector according to a report published today.
Statistics released today by the Home Office British Crime Survey 2000 show that thefts of and from vehicles are costing owners and the insurance industry millions in uninsured losses.
Land Rover is to create 150 more jobs at its Solihull plant to cope with the increase in demand for the Freelander, particularly in the US where sales got underway at the beginning of this year.
Two UK societies of automotive engineers have united to form a new body known as the Strategic Automotive Alliance.
Saga, the over-50s holidays, finance and insurance specialist, has formed an alliance with vehicle management company Velo to offer a one-stop shop car buying service.
Reg Vardy plc has set a target of gaining 10% of the UK market share of each of seven manufacturers. They are Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Nissan, Citroen, Fiat and MG Rover.
BMW is set to bring sales to major fleet customers in-house after successful trials of its Direct operation. A spokesman said BMW Direct would initially target larger fleets, offering them an improved service with a central contact point for sales.
Peugeot's Ryton plant is set to exceed the record production figures achieved in 2000.
Land Rover has enjoyed a record 25,000 vehicle sales in the UK in the first six months of the year, 15% up on the same period last year and and giving it a 2% share of the total market and 38% of the 4x4 sector.
Honda's second car plant at Swindon has been completed on schedule.
North east-based Benfield Motor Group is launching its first TV advertising campaign for a decade.
Dealers have been given additional time in which to acknowledge changes in the rules governing the sale of insurance.
Online car importer Totalise Eurekar is giving away a Ford Focus to every customer who buys a Saa 9-3 Aero.
Mitsubishi Motors UK is recalling Lancer Evolution IV and V models imported unofficially almost a year after the recall was issued in Japan. It has taken until now to track the vehicles down, the company says.
General Motors has reported a 74% drop in second quarter profits, caused by lower US vehicle sales and losses from overseas operations, with Europe proving one of its toughest markets.
The Motor Industry Training Council (MITC) has received an award for the 'Most Innovative Website' at the recent Scottish Council of NTOs annual conference, hosted by the Scottish Council of National Training Organisations (SCONTO).
