The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) will change its national phone number on September 1 to 03 001 239 000.
Lexus has revealed the first pictures of its new LS 460 all-wheel drive model.
Nissan's Sunderland has started production of its latest model, the seven-seater Qashqai+2.
The Society of Motor Auctions, part of the RMIF, warns that dealers and remarketers could face increased charges at auctions.
An advert for an Alfa Romeo 147 limited edition variant which emphasised its £13,950 price has been labelled "misleading" by the advertising watchdog for using an image of a higher specified car.
The MG plant at Longbridge could build up to 3,000 cars a year in future, said owners Shangai Automotive.
Goodyear Dunlop has been given a warning from the Advertising Standards Authority after complaints from rival tyre maker Maxxis.
Peugeot will unveil its new RC hybrid concept at the Paris Motor Show in October.
Aston Martin has created a watch for its DBS owners which will double as a key transponder to lock and unlock the car.
Bosch and Samsung have signed a deal to joint develop, manufacture and sell lithium-ion batteries for cars.
Volkswagen will appoint Thomas Ulbrich as head of its production division for VW commercial vehicles on September 1.
Volvo has been named top manufacturer for its website, according to independent research from customer experience benchmarking company, Global Reviews.
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Scania are pioneering efforts to develop a UK-wide quality standard for training in the motor industry
Bristol Street Motors has completed construction on a revamp for its flagship Kings Norton Ford near Birmingham.
Skoda is giving away a free trim upgrade on its Roomster models, until the end of September.
This year’s AM People Skills conference will focus on staff recruitment and retention.
Whilst new research leaves dealers in no doubt about the severity of current trends, it also suggests that real profit opportunities exist with F&I in the future.
A comprehensive study published this month highlights the needs for fundamental rethinking of point-of-sale motor finance.
ADP dealer services UK has signed up HPI to enhance its dealer management system (DMS), Autoline.
Renault has updated its Clio range to include more standard equipment.
Hammond Group has taken on IM Group’s Subaru and Daihatsu franchises at a new dealership in Halesworth following the closure of John Grose’s Subaru site in Ipswich.
Infiniti has revealed the first pictures of its G37 convertible which will be launched early next year.
Footballer Wayne Rooney has signed a two-year deal with Mercedes-Benz to be an ambassador for its brand.
General Motors is planning to rebadged its battery powered Chevrolet Volt as Vauxhall in the UK.
Nissan Qashqai+2, which goes on sale mid-September, will cost from £17,199.
The Kwik-Fit fitter is being revived tonight after an eight-year absence from the group's advertising.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is offering leases on its models from £185 a month including free servicing for three years or 30,000 miles.
Media campaign leads awareness drive.
Sales by dealers of warranties on cars more than five years old are increasing.
The Finance and Leasing Association and White Clarke Group will host the annual karting challenge.
