It has been a rollercoaster year, from the dizzy highs of the London motor show to the worrying slump of recent weeks.
Business secretary Lord Mandelson is sympathetic to the pleas from the motor industry to agree a financial rescue package that could safeguard the jobs of thousands of UK workers.
New legislation aimed at making the pre-pack administration process more transparent has come into force.
Changes to dealer costs and new vehicle stocking are aimed at supporting Mitsubishi dealers through 2009.
Chrysler has received $4bn from the US government to keep it from collapse.
MG and Rover parts distributor XPart is offering its Autoservice centre network a chance to improve their knowledge of K-series engine repairs.
Daihatsu is introducing five years/45,000 miles free servicing on its Terios compact SUV on all models registered between January and March this year.
GMAC is now allowing General Motors to offer finance from third parties, as part of its deal to secure last week's $4bn loan from the US Treasury.
Jaguar Land Rover's chief Executive David Smith has said more redundacies are inevitable across the motor industry.
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A new corporate identity is being rolled out for Audi dealers, as the brand seeks a stronger presence in cities and major towns.
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Retailers need to be more proactive in countering the economic gloom portrayed – and perhaps exacerbated – by the national media, according to one retail boss.
John Poulsen will be the new Porsche Retail Group general manager from January replacing Chris Caygill who is leaving the business.
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The US government will get five million preferred shares from GMAC in exchange for injecting $5bn of capital into the troubled financial arm of General Motors.
Scottish Motor Auctions (SMA) has bought Premier Motor Auctions in Leeds for an undisclosed sum.
Rybrook Jaguar at Llandudno Junction in Wales has closed.
Inchcape is closing its James Edwards Land Rover dealership in St Helens.
The new Fiat Doblo van is undergoing final testing in preparation for its launch in the first part of this year.
The US government has paid $4bn to General Motors as the first part of its emergency loan to support Detroit's carmakers.
Seat’s new Exeo saloon will be priced from £17,740 when it goes on sale in the UK in April.
Motor industry leaders have accused the Government of abandoning the sector after ministers' promises of help appear to have not materialised.
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AirPod trials to be launched next year in France, Netherlands and New Zealand as air-powered cars move towards commercial reality.
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Chrysler UK has made two new additions to its senior management team which fill gaps in its management structure.
End of 2008 brings usual trend after tough year.
Staff could be given the right to time off for training, under the proposed Education and Skills Bill.
