BMW is cutting its UK network by 17 according to German executives at the company.
Norton Way Motors has won the contract to provide 100 Honda Civic Hybrids to British Airways, representing one of the largest hybrid fleet contracts in the UK.<P>
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Indian firm set for battle to turn Jaguar around
Loss-making dealership is now the tops
“Only the crises at Bear Stearns and Northern Rock have been bigger news”
The Scottish Motor Trade Association is preparing to oppose the country’s de-volved Government’s plan to create 2,000 construction apprenticeships in Glasgow.
Retail group’s turnover to top £1bn after Northern Ireland purchase
A management reorganisation at Ridgeway Group has seen finance director John O’Hanlon promoted to chief executive.
An independent dealer has been jailed for six months for selling clocked cars.
Stevens Vehicles launches car and van and looks for 10 dealerships
The first RAC automotive training centre has been opened in Nottinghamshire in the organisation’s drive to attract school leavers into the motor repair sector.
Pendragon-owned Evans Halshaw Citroën in Bradford has come under fire from the local community and its own workers who have accused its area manager of racist slurs.
BMW are still looking to post higher pre-tax profits than it did last year despite a drop in pre-tax profits by 24.8% to €641m (£506m) in the first quarter of this year.
Norwich Union, the 200-year-old brand in the finance and insurance market, is being dropped by owner Aviva.
Lubricants supplier Castrol is to expand its role as a supplier of aftermarket support services with a number of launches under its Castrol Professional banner.
Unipart Automotive is investing £1.5 million in its nationwide supply network with the opening of an area distribution centre in Bradford and three regional branches.
The ‘While U Wait’ manufacturers’ service initiative will allow company car users to book a service at 48 hours’ notice.
The delayed MoT consultation from the Department for Transport (DfT) is causing concern within the motor industry.
The Garage Equipment Association is staging a profit workshop on June 9 for independent repairers.
The Scottish Motor Trade Association has announced a combined motor trade insurance scheme.
Westover Nissan in Salisbury has introduced an on-site trade team to help meet the demands of business and commercial customers.
Bob Edmiston will be judging this years Bank of Scotland Corporate Entrepreneur Challenge.
Strathmore Volvo in Perth celebrated 50 years as a Volvo dealer.
Kream motor recruitment has expanded in Tyne Tees, opening a new office in Darlington.
Bob Edmiston, owner of Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu distributor IM Group, is the richest man in the automotive industry, worth £520 million.
Denkale, one of Chevrolet UK’s top 10 retailers, has entered administration after having its franchise terminated for alleged "financial irregularities", says the manufacturer.
UTD Research has applied for a patent which could see up to two million old tyres processed into diesel oil in a year.
Bank of Scotland Dealer Finance has launched a training scheme to boost productivity and profits for its dealers.
Former Ford chief technical officer Richard Parry-Jones is leading an investigation into how the UK automotive industry can remain competitive against China, India, eastern Europe and other low-cost producers.
