Toyota iQ gets five-stars in Euro NCAP test. The Toyota iQ has been awarded five-stars for its overall protection performance in the latest Euro NCAP safety test.
BMW has appointed HPI as its preferred supplier of provenance and mileage checks.
Mitsubishi’s dealer network is likely to be one of the first in the UK to be able to service a fully electric mainstream model with the arrival of the electric i Miev supermini.
The Kudos used car programme is to be replaced in a back-to-basics move that sees Kia focus on used car sales.
Dramatic shifts in currency values are putting Honda UK under pressure over a plan to usher in a new era in hybrid motoring.
General Motors and Chrysler have asked the US government for an extra $21.6 billion (£15.2bn) in financial aid, in addition to the $17.4bn (£12.3bn) they have already been given.
Honda's worldwide, total hybrid sales hit the 300,000 mark earlier this month, and will soon be bolstered by the new Insight, which goes on sale in April.
Two complaints against a radio advert for Endon Ford Garage in Stoke-on-Trent have been thrown out by the advertising watchdog.
South-west bodyshop Exway Group has teamed up with the Renwicks Group and Center-Bay to launch Renwick Accident Management.
Dealer management systems are an essential part of how a dealership runs its business. But how can they be more helpful?
Cadillac is about to open two new sites in England. One will replace Stratstone Reading which recently closed.
Hyundai UK has guaranteed the margin on standards and performance for its UK dealer network for the first quarter, to give them a “fighting start” to the year.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is looking to overhaul what it offers to its members following the appointment of Rob Foulston as its new chief executive.
General Motors and Chrysler are due to present their viability plans to US politicians this afternoon.
The shortlist for the 2009 AM Awards has been revealed.
Volvo has redeveloped its D5 and 2.4D diesel engines which will be available in its S80, V70, XC60 and XC70 models from April 1.
Consumer price inflation (CPI) fell in January to an annual rate of 3%, down from 3.1% in December, official figures have shown.
Working together is helping to solve the differences between repairers and insurers.
Dealers are now switching on to the benefits of DMS but systems could bring even greater benefits if linked to the outside world.
£15m Sheffield development sees group move four dealerships into single location.
Bill Heaney Car Body Centre has relocated its business to a new site on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate in North Shields following a £1.5 million investment.
Mercedes-Benz is piloting a new sales channel aimed at winning more registrations from small fleet operators and also taking business away from brokers.
Jon Walden, managing director of Lex, the vehicle contract hire company, is to leave at the end of March.
Fiat has revealed the first pictures of its 500 cabriolet supermini which will make its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show from March 3.
Over a third of British motorists are planning to buy used car this year, according to the latest research from Auto Trader.
BMW has announced it is shedding 850 jobs at its Cowley plant in Oxford and scrapping weekend shifts.
The European new car market was down by 26% in January a loss of 335,364 vehicles to a monthly total of 954,234 units.
Takeovers by Reynolds and ADP cut the number of companies providing DMS systems to UK dealers.
Bodyshops are the sticking point as insurer looks to introduce five-year contracts.
Strong Euro boosts trade for Chorley’s Nissan export business.
