News - Page 1124

Peugeot UK plans to sever its link with the premium saloon market by prematurely ending imports of the 607 later this year.

The growth in sales of larger-engined cars over recent years is likely to be stemmed as consumers feel the squeeze of the economic downturn.

Carmaker strategy to protect its premium position

Citroën’s brighter light at end of the tunnel, dealer council chairman says relationships have ‘moved forward tremendously’.

Division of Unipart expected to close next month

Keeping it simple in a mixed material world.

Skoda has moved from sharing car parts with sister brand Volkswagen to sharing ideas.

VAT experts are warning motor retailers that a tribunal victory for Camden Motors Group does not automatically guarantee success with other claims.

Incoming chief urges members to get more involved.

Listers Group is thought to have its sights set on Taylors BMW and Mini in Boston.

A car registrations company has been slammed by the Advertising Standards Authority for suggesting it could offer the best price for any registration in the UK.

General Motors is closing four truck assembly plants and has put its Hummer brand under strategic review as the US car market begins to shift towards smaller, more efficient cars.

A Yorkshire car dealer was battered to death in his own home in a bungled burglary which his ex-lover helped to plot.

Vauxhall is cutting 3,000 units from its annual production target for Ellesmere Port.

On April 6 new provisions were introduced under the Consumer Credit Act 2006.

Press reports have revealed the proposed launch of the code of practice for service and repair.

HSE have published new guidance on buying and using LEV.

Professor Dr Dieter Zapf (checkout his website at Frankfurt University – he’s almost smiling!) has done research into “emotional job requirements”.

A good receptionist can make or lose you tens of thousands of pounds in profit every year. They are the unsung heros of the business. How good is yours?

Volvo has announced preliminary pricing for its XC60 crossover model, ahead of its UK market launch in November.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced £1 million funding for a low carbon technology trial in London's taxi fleet.

Vauxhall's new TV campaign for its Zafira and Meriva MPVs starts today, focusing on the flexibility of the two cars.

The new Audi A4 and Seat Ibiza have received the maximum five stars for adult occupant protection from Euro NCAP.

Nissan has today welcomed a £6.2 million Government grant for its Sunderland plant which will safeguard hundreds of jobs and lead to production of a new model.

The Beira, a new British sports car, built by Norfolk-based Breckland Technology, is debuting at London Motorexpo.

This year's Life Ball Mini, created by the designer responsible for the fashion show's opening event, is due to be auctioned on eBay from Thursday.

Tata Motors has named David Smith as its new chief executive for Jaguar and Land Rover.

Following the publication of the European Commission's evaluation of the current motor trade Block Exemption Regulation last week, the UK Right to Repair Campaign (R2RC) says it will lobby for renewal.

Management at Pendragon's Evans Halshaw dealership in Brighton fear the dealership will be a victim of the dealer group's restructuring.

Fiat plans to create a network of eight wholly-owned dealerships in major metropolitan cities across the UK as it embarks on a three-pronged strategy to close around 35 open points.