Nissan has retuned its 1.5 diesel engine to offer a higher 101bhp output version for its new Note model range.
Hyundai will introduce a new 1.2 litre petrol engine to its sell out i10 range in September.
Honda has announced that three southern California motor retailers will comprise its first fuel cell dealer network in the world.
Sarah Sillars, chief executive of the Insitute of the Motor Industry (IMI) was included in the Queen's Birthday honours at the weekend.
The general perception of the Japanese car industry is almost universally positive.
A changing aftermarket, with increased freedom for independent garages has proved beneficial for Euro Car Parts. The
Ford has revealed the first pictures of its new Focus RS model which is currently being tested at the Nürburgring Circuit in Germany.
Online motor retailer New Car Discount has ceased trading with the loss of 14 jobs.
Renault and Nissan dealer group Bridges has ceased trading, with the loss of 116 jobs.
BMW's Mini plant at Cowley, Oxford is temporarily ceasing production this weekend because Spanish fuel protests have prevented it from getting parts supplies.
George Hartwell Group has sold its three Peugeot dealerships to Westover Group.
Hendy Group, which retails Ford, Kia and Mazda in the south of England, is the focus of a TV show to be aired next week.
Chester Audi is relocating from its site on Sealand Road to a new purpose built site in August due to the expansion of the business.
Toyota has revealed the first pictures of its Aygo Crazy “shopping supercar” concept which will makes its world debut at the London Motor Show next month.
Lex and BCA held a convertible sale at BCA Walsall on June 2, selling 247 vehicles for a combined turnover of more than £3.3 million.
Peugeot has created special edition version of its 207 CC with readers of Elle magazine priced from £18,495.
Jaguar and Land Rover have been added to the general assembly of ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association.
The fall in private demand only adds to dealers’ concerns.
Citroen has appointed 16 dealers within its existing UK network as commercial vehicle specialists in order to cater for its six-strong LCV model range.
Pendragon profit forecasts have been cut by a fifth after May registrations fell by 9.5% per cent.
Camden Corporate Fleet Services, ranked 9 in the latest AM100, has undergone a rebrand as Camden Group Services.
SsangYong is taking its model range to a Brightwells specialist 4x4 auction in order to convince dealers of the merits of its product.
A disabled customer who successfully sued a dealer who sold her an unfit used car is still waiting for her compensation.
The managing director of car insurance comparison site Confused.com is quitting the business.
Ford of Britain has been shortlisted for a National Excellence Award from Business in the Community (BITC).
Andrew Cullis has taken over from Jim Campbell as Hyundai UK marketing director.
A round up of the latest appointments in the automotive industry.
Gordon Stewart (57), Regional General Manager, Ford Retail, Dagenham Motors.
Market impact varies by regions, dealers in Northern Ireland seem to be suffering the toughest tradig of all.
SEAT’s new Ibiza 5dr will cost from just £8,995, £300 less than the outgoing range’s entry-level 1.2 Ibiza Reference Sport five-door.
