Saab has added a 4x4 version of its 9-3 to its product line-up, mirroring fellow Swedish brand Volvo with its XC70.
Volkswagen has revealed its economical product plans going forward to next year.
Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England, has warned that further action may be necessary in order to pull the UK out of the recession.
Outsourcing of sales and marketing services in the motor industry is likely to increase this year as manufacturers move to cut overheads by making widespread redundancies.
Showrooms showed a seasonal decline across all segments in December, with executive models and 4x4 vehicles showing only a small decline.
The French government’s £5.7 billion financial support package for carmakers the country could be deemed illegal.
The motor industry is getting behind proposals for a vehicle scrappage policy, after sending a paper of ideas to Lord Mandelson.
BMW Group Academy has appointed training solutions provider VT Flagship to deliver its training at Wokefield Park, Berkshire in a multi-million pound five-year contract.
The US Government is considering the possibility of placing Chrysler and General Motors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has welcomed the French government’s five-year €3 billion (£2.62bn) loan to support the group’s development programme for more efficient and affordable vehicles.
Volvo is celebrating the appointment of several new dealerships.
Bob Lutz will retire from General Motors at the end of the year.
Nationwide Crash Repair Centres has teamed up with Thatcham to train 38 young technicians on a paint, panel and MET apprenticeship.
Chevrolet’s new Spark will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month along with its new Cruze saloon.
Motor trade employers could receive up to £2,500 if they take on staff who have been out of work for more than six months.
For many retail buyers the reasons not to buy a used car far outweigh the advantages at the moment.
Speculation over Fiat and Chrysler teaming up has ended after the carmakers confirmed they will be working together.
According to BCA’s latest Pulse report, average used car values improved for the second month running in December, but remain well behind where they were a year ago.
Glass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide, has launched Glass-Net, an online valuation tool for used car dealers.
Nick Phillips (45), Director, Bristol Street Commercials.
Dealers report increase in phone enquiries and showroom visitors.
Accident management group Helphire is proposing up to 130 redundancies as it restructures its business.
Kia Motors has become a supporting partner of this year's Red Nose Day event.
The current accident repair model is broken, according to Accident Exchange.
Nissan is to cut 20,000 jobs worldwide following a sharp fall in sales.
Kia is marketing its new Soul by commissioning six pieces of street art in six UK cities.
Fiat 500 has introduced a start and stop model based on its 1.2 Lounge.
Hyundai will unveil its new SUV concept at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3.
Stoke-On-Trent dealer Ken Jervis has won Kia’s UK Dealer of the Year and has also achieved Platinum Kia dealer status in just 12 months.
A South Korean court has granted ‘court receivership’ status to SsangYong Motor (SYMC), paving the way for radical restructuring.
