Recently qualified Volkswagen apprentices have been treated to a day at Silverstone hosted by Volkswagen Racing.
Maidstone Vauxhall dealer FG Barnes has added GM sister brand Chevrolet.
Kia Motors is starting full scale production of six versions of its Cee’d model with stop and start engine technology.
Today's national media report that an Essex garage has been told to insist all customers turn their car radios off or risk legal action from the Performing Rights Society (PRS).
Outsourcing sales and marketing services in the motor industry is likely to increase in 2009 as manufacturers move to cut overheads by making widespread redundancies.
Clutch manufacturer AP Driveline has gone into administration due to a slump in demand.
Measures to incentivise motorists to buy more fuel-efficient cars have been announced by the Chinese government.
Nice Car Company, which went into administration in November, has been bought by light electric vehicle manufacturer Aixam Mega.
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA) is debating whether to call off the October 2009 show as carmakers pull out.
Stability shows signs of a return to auctions but overall outlook is bleak despite fleet and lease auction stock value improvements
Our spies caught this near production-ready Rapide four-door on test recently in Warwickshire.
Paul Newton, Managing director, Car Care Plan & Motors Insurance Company.
Business secretary Lord Mandelson has told MPs that talks regarding a loan for Jaguar Land Rover are ongoing, and Britain needs the the “green” technologies pioneered by Jaguar Land Rover.
The Commercial Vehicle Show, due to be held at Birmingham NEC in April, has been cancelled due to lack of support.
Ford Retail has teamed up with the Energy Savings Trust to hold economic training sessions for its customers at selected dealerships in order to give tips on ways to save money on motoring.
Suzuki has put off plans to bring its Kizashi saloon to the UK in 2010.
Sergio Cravero has been appointed chief executive of Alfa Romeo, replacing Luca de Meo who is reportedly joining Volkswagen.
The Toyota Aygo was the best value car of 2008 losing the least amount of money, according to research from parkers.co.uk.
Jaguar Land Rover has announced another wave of job cuts, this time shedding 450 people.
PSA has dismissed reports that it might adopt a single management structure for its Peugeot and Citroen brands.
LDV is seeking talks with the Government to discuss the prospect of immediate financial assistance following the extended shutdown of its Washwood Heath plant into February.
Land Rover is hoping to boost sales at this year's London International Boat Show at the ExCel Centre.
Today the government launched a scheme to guarantee billions of pounds of loans to small and medium-sized companies.
Reuters reports this morning that Renault has been in talks with Chrysler about a deal to sell the Jeep brand.
Time for a spot of crystal ball gazing. It’s a new year and time for a sideways preview of what 2009 may (or may not) hold in store for the automotive industry.
Euro V emissions rules will see petrol bounce back
The impact of the recession on motor trade employment may echo that of previous recessions, according to research by automotive recruitment company Steele-Dixon.
Ford’s factory in Southampton is replacing two-shift working days with a single shift.
A snippet in The Times today says Sir Elton John's Mercedes Benz 600 Series is on eBay for £20,000 and asks whether this is a sign of the credit crunch biting.
