The automotive sector should be taking a larger chunk of the £800 million the government puts into apprenticeships annuall, says Stephen Gardner, director of apprenticeships at the Learning & Skills Council.
Nissan is planning a dramatic expansion of its retailer high performance centres from 11 to as many as 25 as part of a strategy by managing director Paul Willcox to harness the brand’s sports car heritage.
Chrysler president Jim Press met his UK dealers last week and was told of mounting concerns over low sales, high list prices and brand confusion.
The European Union has agreed a £8.78 million grant for training workers at Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port assembly plant.
New figures out later today are expected to show a marked drop in the number of luxury cars being made in the UK.
Full integration of HBOS into Lloyds TSB could take up to two years, according to HBOS chief executive Andy Hornby.
I'm off to see a carmaker tomorrow, armed with a bundle of questions from a friendly dealer.
The Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) has acquired a buying group company set up by its own members for an undisclosed sum.
Dealers have raised concerns at the media storm created by claims that August’s new car registrations were the worst in 40 years.
Black Horse Finance has restructured its motor division to enable field sales staff to spend more time helping dealers drive sales and maximise profits.
Kia has chosen AkzoNobel Car Refinishes as its preferred partner across Europe.
The Independent Battery Distributors Association has warned of further increases in battery prices due to significant rises in material costs.
Staff at Bridgwater Ford, Taunton Ford, and Yeovil Ford have jointly gained the Chairman’s Award, given by Ford of Europe boss Louis Booth to recognise their efforts in customer service.
Recently appointed Subaru dealer Hylton Gott has already got behind the local community.
Isuzu UK has increased its dealer representation to 77 following the appointment of Burnham Garage in Slough.
Online auction specialist Cars Direct is confident of achieving a significant boost when it opens a hub in Northern Ireland on September 26.
Vehicle logistics company STVA UK has bought the car transporter assets and contracts of Automove in Southampton.
Volkswagen is shortening its model cycle in the face of fierce competition from Asian manufacturers.
Administrators are seeking buyers for Chipsaway, Autosheen and Professional Car Cleaning.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has appointed the Engine Group to handle the launch marketing of its baby model, the RR4.
Lotus boss Mike Kimberley is upbeat about the brand's performance in the credit crunch as UK sales are ahead of last year's.
A complaint about radio advertising for workshop group In 'n' Out has been thrown out by the Advertising Standards Authority.
Audi is developing a new Travolution project aimed at streamlining urban traffic flow by allowing cars to talk to each other via wireless communication.
Kia’s import operation at Killingholme, near Grimsby, has processed its 100,000th car, three years after opening.
John Madejski, the man who built the Auto Trader brand into a £175 million business is to speak at this year’s AM Financial Management conference.
Fast forward six interviews later and several miles in German walkways and I was looking forward to checking in to our hotel in Frankfurt’s city centre to crash out.
Lloyds TSB, owner of Black Horse Motor Finance, has unveiled a £12.2 billion takeover bid for Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS).
Ford will kick off marketing for its new Fiesta tomorrow with a full TV, newspaper, magazine, internet, direct mail, billboard, radio and sponsorship campaign.
Nissan has appointed Danny Griffiths as its new human resources director for its UK operations.
Ford is offering approved engine performance upgrades for its Focus ST through five of its Ford Retail dealers.
