##DC--right## DaimlerChyrsler has this afternoon confirmed it is to layoff 20% of its workforce - 26,000 workers - during the next three years as a result of "brutal" competition in a shrinking global car market.
DaimlerChrysler is today expected to announce a major global reorganisation in manufacturing and product development.
The campaign by the Retail Motor Industry to expose 'anti-competitive behaviour' by motor insurers is gathering pace.
The Finance and Leasing Association says consumer demand for new car finance is on the increase.
The results from BCA auctions in Derby, Glasgow, Measham and Tewkesbury, from Manheim Birmingham, Colchester, Haydock, Leicester, Wimbledon and Leeds and Motorauctions Leeds.
Skoda has launched a used car warranty in conjunction with Car Care Plan.
Nearly new cars are becoming the hottest buys in the used car sector while the market for older cars is rapidly declining, according to research by remarketing company GRS.
Ford topped the chart for the most preregistrations in December, for the second month running, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
##Merc logo--left## Mercedes-Benz has denied an allegation that its decision to take control of its outlets from franchised dealers in London, Birmingham and Manchester will end price competition.<p>
DC Cook Holdings, which went into receivership on January 19, is on the verge of being broken up, according to Grant Thornton, the appointed administrative receivers.
Senior managers from the motor industry will be gathering at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham on March 28 2001, for a strategic briefing on Block Exemption and the selective/exclusive distribution system.
Vauxhall's new Corsavan, based on the recently launched Corsa car, goes on sale in March.
Vauxhall says car production at Luton was impossible today with around 700 workers staying away from work as part of a European-wide protest at GM cost-cutting plans.
A new 'instant response' direct marketing software system designed to allow manufacturers to contact dealers and dealers to contact customers from their database is to be launched next month.
##Peugeot--right## Peugeot's HDi engine technology is now available in the Boxer panel van. A new 2.8-litre turbo unit replaces the 2.5 turbo diesel across the range.
A decision by the Department of Trade and Industry to introduce a hotel-style rating system for garages has been called 'long overdue' by Manchester-based dealers RRG Group.
##Nissan--left## Nissan president Carlos Ghosn has this morning announced that Sunderland will be home to the new Micra and in the process the Japanese firm will become the UK's largest car producer.<p>
Today sees the publication of the RAC Report on Motoring 2001 'Motoring choices - pressure or preference?' which records the changing habits and opinions of the UK motorist from the way they drive to what they drive and their views on road transport in general.<p> Alongside the data on car safety measures, public transport, congestion and the environment, topics touched on include those central to the concerns to the motor retailing market.
MG Rover is to unveil a series of new saloon cars on Tuesday at the Longbridge plant before around 150 of the world's media.
With Picasso winning sales and the Xantia replacement here soon, Citroen managing director Alain Favier is bullish about the future.
A nationwide scheme to help the long-term unemployed in remote areas of the country find work is being supported by Malaysian car manufacturer, Proton.
Dixon Motors has been awarded the franchise for its fourth Volkswagen dealership in recognition of its sales success and customer satisfaction at its existing dealerships in Bradford, Louth and Grimsby.
Hyundai is offering three years free servicing on the Accent and Trajet models, until the end of March.
The battle surrounding the exchange rates and restructuring work at UK car plants has been blamed for the fall in car production in the UK last year.
A growing row between manufacturers and dealers over access to fleet discounts could lead to renewed Government interference in the car market that would push residual values to new record lows.
DC Cook has gone into receivership with debts in excess of £27m.
Demand for the 3200 GT coupe is responsible for Maserati UK's highest sales in the UK last year.<p>
Fiat Auto (UK) has appointed two new directors to its aftersales and parts operations. Ken Miller has assumed the role of aftersales director and John Malamatenios has taken the position of parts and accessories director.
Daewoo says negotiations on the sale of its technical centre in Worthing are in the 'home straight' and that the purchase decision looks likely to be good news for the site.
Marshall Motor Group and the Sytner Group have announced acquisitions today.
