Share values of motor retailers listed on the London Stock Exchange took a hit this morning, a day after Pendragon finally went public with details of its redundancy programme.
In a trading statement this morning ahead of its half-year results, Lookers said its diversified business model gives it the flexibility to adapt to current uncertainties in the economy.
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd has developed a plug-in electric vehicle to demonstrate its environmentally friendly focus at next week’s G8 summit in Japan.
Ford had talks with Renault and Chinese vehicle manufacturer Dongfeng Motor Group over the sale of Volvo, reports Reuters.
Alfa Romeo’s new Mito sports hatchback will make its UK public debut at this year’s British International Motor Show from July 23 ahead of its January 2009 UK sale date.
John Clark Motor Group has acquired Aberdeen Motoring Solutions (AMS), a business specialising in internet car sales to strengthen the group’s online presence.
Ford has revamped its parts delivery service to ensure urgent parts can be delivered the same day or by 8am the next morning.
Calling all franchised dealers, the 2008 AM/Sewells Dealer Attitude Survey is interested in your feedback.
Pendragon has finally confirmed that it has made 500 jobs cuts, or 3% of its 16,000 strong workforce, in order to aid the group on the way to its financial recovery.
A former Nissan garage at Haley Hill, Halifax, will reopen as a Ford dealership in mid-July.
Accident Exchange is focused on improving cashflow and increasing its profitability after an “exceptionally difficult year” that saw profit before tax dip by £1.5 million.
Pendragon was this week expected to issue a trading statement after its share price plunged from around 31p to 21p within a fortnight.
Mitsubishi is acquiring conquest sales from German and other Japanese rivals with its Lancer Evolution X.
Hartshorne Van Services (HVS) has completed its management buy out from parent company Hartshorne Motor Services for an undisclosed sum.
Despite increasing numbers of women within the motor trade, females still find that men are favourites in the workplace.
A Munich court has banned sales of the Shuanghuan CEO SUV into Germany, ruling that it infringes BMW’s design rights.
A car park in Inverness where more than 30 cars have been for sale is being targeted by Trading Standards officers.
The motor industry continues to be dominated by men, but women are more honest, at least when it comes to CVs.
John McGuire (53), Managing Director, Phoenix Car Company.
A round up of the latest appointments in the automotive industry.
Land Rover has received two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
Nissan will start its first night shift at its Sunderland plant on June 29, marking the start of 24-hour production.
Goodyear Dunlop has won a contract which will see it provide around 200,000 tyres to police forces across the UK over the next two years.
Accident Exchange will open a regional depot in Belfast, Northern Ireland, next month.
Pendragon is holding a launch event to mark the official opening of its new Aston Martin dealership in America.
Staffordshire-based Knights BMW is extending its sponsorship with Stoke City Football Club for another two years following its promotion to the premier league.
Tesla Motors has appointed Automotive PR to handle its UK launch of its 125mph electric-powered roadster this autumn.
Jaguar Land Rover has opened its new 'virtual reality centre' at its design and engineering centre in Gaydon.
Nearly half of motorists are interesting in buying an electric car, according to a new international survey.
Only in March this year, Renault was told off for a Twingo Dynamique ad which was said to have exaggerated the green credentials of the car.
