Kwik-Fit has opened a £10m National Distribution Centre in Corby, Northamptonshire, to provide quicker deliveries and reduce carbon emissions.
Lotus will unveil its Eco Elise concept car at the British International Motor Show this month, showcasing new environmentally friendly technology under development.
Volkswagen has launched a new website which shows customers what its cars will be like in 2028.
Ling Valentine, the owner of online car leasing company LingsCars.com, has revealed her latest whacky marketing ploy - becoming a real-life character in Viz magazine.
Proton has refreshed its GEN-2 model which is available now across UK dealerships.
Cadillac will launch a right hand drive version of the CTS sport saloon on September 1, with prices starting at £26,995.
DWS Bodyworks will open its ninth body repair centre following its acquisition of a Stratstone Jaguar site.
Online car retailer Autoquake has appointed Andy Shields, formerly of Avis Europe PLC, as vice president of vehicle supply and logistics.
Just Car Clinics has acquired the former BW Chequer branch in Banbury, Oxfordshire, expanding its network to 22 bodyshops.
SsangYong is offering money-saving deals until the end of September, aimed at tempting customers ahead of the end of summer sales rush.
Carmaker aims to improve on record commercial vehicle sales figures.
LPG converter companies look to double business as fuel prices bite
Chorley-based Multipart, formerly owned by South African company Imperial Holdings, has been bought out by its management team in a £20 million deal.
Camden Group Services is planning a combined £1 billion turnover for its retail and fleet divisions following a rebranding announcement.
HPI has won a three-year contract with Arnold Clark.
Ford’s S-Max has been named winner in the large MPV category at the British Insurance Car Security Awards for the second year running.
Maplin has developed an aftermarket fit wireless colour reversing camera.
Unipart Automotive voted most recommended brand for braking.
BFGoodrich has launched the Long Trail T/A Tour 4x4 tyre.
A two-year investigation into alleged anti-competitive trading activities by crash repair paint and consumables distributor NIBS Group could end soon.
The leaders of the Right To Repair Campaign (R2RC) plan to challenge the accuracy of the recent evaluation of the Block Exemption Regulation.
Mark Banks, of Holmer Green Service Centre in High Wycombe, has been named the UK’s Top Technician 2008.
BMW Group and Fiat Group Automobiles have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore possible co-operation between their respective Mini and Alfa Romeo brands.
A strategic partnership between motor auction BCA and 2nd Byte is aimed at speeding up the de-fleet cycle and allowing carmakers an opportunity to market wholesale stock to a wider audience of dealers and consumers.
Colin Appleyard, which retails Suzukis from four sites in Yorkshire and Lancashire, has launched a vocational development programme to provide career opportunities and skills improvements for its staff.
David Chittenden has replaced Robert Hilton as head of Colliers CRE's automotive and roadside group.
Citroen has unveiled its new C3 Picasso MPV, set to debut at the Paris Motor Show in October ahead of its UK launch in mid 2009.
Fiat held a one day event at Alexandra Park, North London on July 5 to celebrate the first anniversary of the 500 launch.
Two-wheelers can help dealers earn a healthy profit from redundant garage space.
Cost benefits and increasing travel misery help powered two wheeler sales bounce back.
