Car buyer lender HBOS (Halifax and Bank of Scotland) has been snubbed by its shareholders.
The FSA has rapped by the Parliamentary Ombudsman.
Tyneside Autoparc has signed a contract with One Stop Shop Finance.
GM UK has a Q3 three-year PCP at 9.7% APR on the Hummer H3 Luxury 3.7 automatic.
Motaquip’s ECAT online catalogue has had a 550% increase in visitors since January, with a reported 300,000 hits in June.
Two companies are taking new initiatives to try to build on the increase in point-of-sale business.
Advice groups want urgent action over payday loans taken out at exorbitant interest rates.
All derivatives of the Renault Laguna are available on interest-free HP deals until September 30.
The Right To Repair Campaign (R2RC) has launched a Europe-wide petition to lobby for the renewal of the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation.
Diagnostic and test equipment maker Omitec has a new simplified diagnostics range aimed at letting independent garages compete more closely with franchised retailers.
The Good Garage Scheme has launched a web-based maintenance and MoT service for consumers.
Vauxhall has a four-year 0% APR programme on the Exclusiv 1.8 5dr derivative of the run-out Vectra until October 2.
A 12.3% PCP on the Getz 5dr – and finance offers on other models – are to run until the end of the year.
Direct lenders on 36 month loans.
High street lenders with 36 month loans.
Vauxhall is promoting its light commercial vehicle range with an offer of five years’ free servicing.
Nationwide Autocentres is running a service incentive until the end of September.
Marangoni is advising dealers and tyre-fitters that they should begin planning their winter tyre requirements.
Pro-Align is hosting a series of seminars for tyre retailers this autumn.
The AA is rolling out its motorcycle patrol initiative to five other major cities in a bid to tackle roadside repairs more quickly.
Beissbarth UK has extended its warranties on its wheel aligners.
Kidderminster-based parts supplier GP Automotive has gone into administration after 33 years.
Sole UK supplier has ceased trading after administrators called in.
Study finds companies that have a pro-active attitude to health and safety are rewarded with increased profit margins.
Parts prices for Jaguar’s popular models are on a par with less prestigious makes.
Motor retailer and former British Touring Car champion John Cleland is backing the industry's drive to improve skills and win new recruits.
Ford’s tie up with James Bond means that its new Ka will feature in the next 007 instalment, Quantam of Solace, which hits cinemas on October 31.
Luxury car dealers in Cheshire are unlikely to be struggling, if Manchester United players’ vehicles are anything to go by.
Cadillac has revealed a sneak preview of its new SRX Crossover, which will go on sale in 2010.
Smart has created a luxury special edition of its Fortwo which will be available in coupe and cabrio bodystyles from September 1.