UK car production fell by 47.5% in December and was down 5.7% in 2008 according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Saab could run as a separate business in a move by General Motors to make the brand more attractive to potential buyers.
General Motors has played down the fact its no longer the World's biggest carmaker following 77 years in the top spot.
A cornerstone of the AM Buy A Car Campaign is to bring about a change in the attitude of the national media on the state of the car industry.
Pentagon is now the largest retailer of Chevrolet in the UK with the addition of two new dealerships taking its representation to six.
We’re pleased – delighted in fact – that so many businesses in the motor industry have decided to endorse and back the Buy A Car campaign.
I’ve joined – if the national media is to be believed – a niche group: I’ve just bought a car. Admittedly not a new one; it’s an 18-month-old 07-plate Fiat Grande Punto.
Retailers are reporting a slight improvement in business performance, buoyed mostly by an upturn in demand for nearly new and pre-registered cars.
AM has created a poster under its Buy A Car campaign with 10 reasons why now is a great time to buy a car.
Repair code of practice aims to recruit 5,000 more garages in 2009
BMW will reduce working hours for 26,000 workers at four German plants in February and March, in response to sharply falling sales.
'I want to think about it' The classic put down line for a customer to give a sales person in full flow.
Subaru has launched a web-based programme to provide dealers with the latest product developments and information about the Subaru brand, designed to keep the network ahead of its competitors.
Jaguar Land Rover has opened an energy-efficient technical academy for Jaguar and Land Rover dealer technicians and apprentices.
Used car dealership Melbros, based near Spalding in Lincolnshire, could me demolished to make way for 16 affordable homes after approval was granted for the development.
Stratstone Cadillac Corvette and Hummer at Edinburgh has closed after little more than a year’s trading.
Motability Operations is allowing 800 dealers to accept trade-ins from disabled customers leasing cars because it wants to remove a barrier to potential new business.
Launch of Evora sportscar expected to usher in era of success for Norfolk carmaker.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) has appointed Rob Foulston as its new chief executive and will start in the role from February 1.
Management buy-out team forecast £40m turnover.
Fiat has confirmed that it is in negotiations with Chrysler to form a strategic partnership that could include a Fiat equity stake in the ailing US carmaker.
A consultation has been launched by the Department of Transport into two proposed minor changes to the MoT test.
A Cadillac supercar priced from £56,495 will go on sale in the UK in February.
A customer support company is urging car manufacturers to take a fresh approach to selling during the recession.
Porsche has had to make a mandatory offer of £2.6 billion for Scania following its increase in Volkswagen to 50.76%.
Ford Retail has teamed up with the Energy Saving Trust (EST) to provide driver training at selected dealerships to give tips on saving money on motoring.
Citroën, Arsenal Football Club’s official car supplier, has donated a C4 to the club for a unique project with famous artist, Gerald Scarfe CBE, to raise awareness and funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Top 10 AM100 group Jardine Motors has dropped its three Chrysler sales franchises as one dealership is closed and new car sales cease at two more.
Right to Repair Campaign (R2RC) has launched a supporters pack which will enable garages to promote the campaign to their customers.
VW shares saga could come back to haunt carmaker as analysts worry about firm’s debt.
