NAC MG UK, the UK subsidiary of Chinese-based Nanjing Automotive, has changed its name to MG Motor UK.
Real Time Communications, the aftersales software developer arm of Manheim Retail Services, has introduced a hand-held PDA-based aftersales inspection system to maximise efficiencies in workshops.
Up to 1,800 production jobs could go at Jaguar Land Rover if workers do not agree to a pay freeze and a new round of cutbacks.
American-based Group 1 Automotive, owner of the UK business Chandlers BMW/Mini, is implementing a cost reduction scheme involving pay cuts for its top executives and board of directors.
Chevrolet has introduced a special edition trim for its Captiva SUV model.
Aston Martin has warned it could breach its banking covenants later this year because of the economic downturn.
US group Solera has bought vehicle information provider HPI from insurance giant Aviva.
Plenty of 12-18-month-old cars are going for less than half list price with many struggling to make CAP Clean.
A bigger range of used cars could help dealers overcome the new car sales decline.
An almost obsessive approach to staff and business helps company prosper.
The EU's industry commissioner has warned the outlook for the European car industry was "brutal".
Warrington-based Clare James Automotive has acquired two Volkswagen dealerships in Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent for an undisclosed sum.
Experian has sold off its website design, stock distribution and online advertising business Autolocate to online marketing company digitalLANE for an undisclosed sum.
Honda has announced it plans to stop production at its Swindon plant during April and May.
A radio advert for promotions at Eden Vauxhall in Reading has been ruled likely to mislead consumers.
Alec Murray, former Retail Motor Industry Federation chairman, has been appointed as first chairman for Motor Codes’ Independent Compliance Assessment Panel.
Another 90 agency workers were let go by the Oxford Mini assembly plant over Christmas, it has emerged.
Mitsubishi’s latest television advert for its Lancer cannot be shown before the 9pm watershed due to its “light-hearted innuendo”.
A thief who stole £236,000 of cars from a Midlands dealership has been jailed for three years.
Chrysler is ending production of its PT Cruiser this summer.
Testing body Thatcham has revealed a list of cars which bumpers they claim are costlyt to fix following a crash at 6mph.
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.
Three cars have been stolen from the premises of Lincolnshire motor retailer Ray Bentley Motors.
Alan Mulally, Ford Motor's chief executive, has said he doesn’t expect the US market to return to the highs before the recession.
Smart is trialling electric drive (ed) versions of its Fortwo in the midlands with Aston University and Amey, the support services provider.
Chrysler has shot down claims that the business it about to be broken up.
An ex-JCT600 sales executive has been given a 12-month suspended sentence after he obtained £145,000 in fraudulent loans using stolen documents.
Focus in the workshop should be on efficiency of labour sold, not trying to eek out profits from parts.
Marshall has a history of growing during recessions, Robert Marshall told AM that Marshall Motor Group would not be looking to expand beyond its regional east of England heartland.
Cars looking in the peak of condition have a better chance of success at auctions