A US politician is pushing forward a scrappage proposal but wants it to only apply to US-built vehicles.
There are buyers out there despite the downturn – make sure you find them.
The motorist ‘agony uncle’ Honest John website has selected five automotive companies to be the first to receive its HAT (highly approved trader) standard.
Saab’s UK franchised network has won a better deal from GM UK after resisting pressure to take more new cars under normal payment deals.
Infiniti will not launch in the UK with domestic dealer groups. Instead, Nissan’s premium sister brand has chosen two partners from the Middle East.
Kia Motors is moving its parts operations to a new warehouse in Tamworth, Staffordshire that will support its UK dealer network.
Blue Bell BMW in Crewe car dealership will stage a film premiere on March 26 to celebrate the launch of a new model.
The Prime Minister will have the final say on the introduction of a scrappage scheme designed to lift the gloom in the car and van retail market.
A car ‘scrappage’ scheme could benefit fleets by increasing residual values if the Government gives it the go-ahead, claims the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.
Ssangyong will be showing an almost production-ready example of its new C200 crossover SUV at the Seoul Motor Show in South Korea on April 2.
The Treasury, it's really not warming to proposals for a scrappage scheme in this country. In fact, it is giving off about as much warmth as a curry left over from the night before, left outside in a blizzard in Siberia.
More than 30 keys belonging to a Telford car dealership were stolen from a worker’s vehicle yesterday.
Thomas Tattam was the winner of a new Peugeot 107 Verve in a national draw held to raise money for BEN, the automotive industry’s charity.
Analysis of responses can help dealers direct their budgets more effectively.
Few car drivers regularly check tyre pressures despite the safety implications but a new method of tyre inflation could provide the answer.
The RMIF has talked to a Treasury minister about its plans to form a car dealer bank in partnership with an existing financial institution.
The Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair has boosted its independent subscriber levels with the commitment of over 500 garages through Prestige Car Servicing.
A ‘three-for-one’ deal could be offered by dealers to stimulate new car sales.
Astle BMW, a BMW dealer in Grimsby and Scunthorpe, is the first in the network to offer 0% finance on car sales in its dealership.
A crack down on car finance fraud last year saved the motor finance industry £123 million.
The Russian owner of supercar manufacturer Spyker survived an assasination attempt last week in which he was shot seven times.
Accident Exchange told the stock market this morning that it has made good progress on cost reductions.
Average fuel prices in the UK
The Bank of England has predicted further gloom for the UK’s economy, reporting that the country is headed for a 1930s style depression.
GM Europe has created a website called Facts and Fiction to help address comments circulating in the media about the future of the business.
A survey of HR directors shows a lack of confidence in leadership skills.
Over half of dealers are reasonably satisfied with the partnership with their manufacturer, according to the latest National Franchised Dealers Association dealer attitude survey.
There’s an element of self-interest but manufacturer involvement can be a big help
As many businesses across the motor industry are experiencing a recruitment freeze, how many of these employers will be left with the right people in their organisation?
Three sales executives at a dealership in Nebraska, USA made off with 81 new cars worth $2.5 million (£1.8m).
