Bosch Car Service has been praised by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), as a result of the company’s consumer code of practice annual report.
Euro NCAP has released the first test results for its new whiplash test which will be included as part of the adult occupant protection part of the assessment from February 2009.
Porsche will introduce its first ever diesel-powered car in February.
Porsche has stopped production at its Zuffenhausen for the first time due to a decline in worldwide demand.
Graham Smith, president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and senior vice-president Toyota Motor Europe, has addressed government ministers and senior executives at the organisation’s annual dinner.
Efficient showrooms and workshops all need the right layout, lighting and flooring.
Joe Greenwell, Ford of Europe's vice president, Governmental affairs will be the next president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) with effect from January 1, 2009.
Nidd Vale Group, the Harrogate independent motor retailer, has appointed Graham Wilson to the new role of head of procurement and remarketing.
HPI, the vehicle information company, has called into question the lack of confidence and confusion over the way new vehicle excise duty (VED) will be administered.
The 2.5% reduction in VAT may be good news for dealers, but they must act quickly to reap the benefits.
The diesel powered Mini 1.4TD is the UK's slowest depreciating used car, according to a survey.
A £100,00 scheme to catch out thieves has been warmly welcomed by a bodyshop.
Sales of used 4x4s fell in the UK for the first time in eight years during April to June this year.
President-elect Barack Obama said yesterday that the US auto industry was too vital to disappear but vowed no "blank cheque" for a government bailout without long-term changes from the Detroit manufacturers.
A bodyshop in Dagenham has won a training and development award for the second year running.
Motor dealer Alan Frener stole £8,000 from his elderly mother to shore up his failing business.
UK battery distributer Manbat has pulled out of talks to acquire Energy Batteries.
Safety organisation Tyresafe has deemed the National Tyre Safety Month campaign a success.
More sophisticated chassis technology increases the importance of correct alignment.
Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced VAT will be temporarily cut to 15% from December 1.
For the German brands, maintaining the brand image is crucial.
Luxury car company Aston Martin is to extend its planned Christmas shutdown for another two weeks, it has been announced.
Porsche has revealed the first official pictures of the its four-seater Panamera.
Kalamazoo-Reynolds has taken over rival MMI Automotive, developer of the Automate dealership management system.
Volvo has revealed a first glimpse of its S60 concept which hints at what the next production version of the car will look like when it’s launched in 2010.
The Sunday Times reports that Tata has asked the UK government for a £1 billion loan for its Jaguar Land Rover business.
BMW and Mini dealers in the UK have appointed Portfolio, the Manheim-owned marketing provider, to provide its photography service for used cars.
Portugal is to become the first European country to be supplied with electric cars so it can create a national network of zero emission vehicles.
Carmaker’s parts prove more expensive than those for similar models.
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