Rick Wagoner has urged car dealers to lobby government officials to help the industry develop alternative powertrains and to develop the necessary infrastructure.
GM UK will this year step up its efforts to make women car users feel more welcome in dealerships run by its Vauxhall and Chevrolet brands.
Land Rover will preview its latest LRX cross-coupe concept at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow.
Jemca Toyota has invested more than £10 million in two new Lexus centres in north London and Kent and the redevelopment of one of its aftersales facilities.
Attendants at this year’s AM Awards raised £15,000 for BEN, the automotive charity.
Callbright, a call management provider owned by global IT giant Reynolds & Reynolds, is planning to launch its key product, Total Call Management, in the UK.
IT provider Complete Automotive Solutions (CAS) is planning talks with two American internet software companies that could lead to joint ventures in the UK.
Tony Juniper, Friends of the Earth executive director, has slated Porsche for fighting against the increase in congestion charge (CC).
This weekend will be one of the biggest for car sales this year with customers looking to pick up a car with the new 08 registration plate.
Platform sharing is seen as one of key ways for the car industry to achieve economies of scale and to cut costs.
Manufacturers continue to increase complexity for retailers and their sales staff by adding more derivatives to their UK model line ups.
Haynes Publishing Group has bought Vivid Holdings BV, a Dutch-based provider of technical information to the professional automotive market.
Nine years of launching new Citroën models with large discounts are to come to an end this summer.
The FSA has announced its enhanced supervision programme and strategy for small retail firms.
Arnold Clark Finance Limited has changed its name to Arnold Clark Vehicle Management (ACVM).
Dealers need to reassess their used car stocking policy and not be afraid to move slow sellers on.
An American electric vehicle manufacturer is planning to launch in the UK next year via a joint venture with a Chinese truck maker and an Asian carmaker.
Nidd Vale Group, the Harrogate independent motor retailer, has acquired Glovers Garages in Ilkley for an undisclosed sum.
Franchised and independent dealers agree that low finance is the most important factor to sway a customer’s opinion to choose one dealer over another.
Bodytechnics has been appointed the UK's third official Ferrari Body Repairer, following a £1million investment in its accident repair centre in Slough.
Colt Car Company, importer of Mitsubishi, today launches a new heavy-weight TV advertising campaign to invite consumers to test drive its model range.
The RMIF has promoted Louise Wallis to head its Society of Motor Auctions (SMA). She will combine the role with her current work as head of business development for the National Franchised Dealers Association.
Vauxhall has revealed the first full images of its new Meriva concept ahead of its debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Helston Garages Group has increased its influence as a BMW/Mini dealer with the purchase of two outlets in the West Country, which have been added to its sales and service points with the brands in Exeter, Barnstaple and Yeovil.
Caffyns has appointed Nick Hollingworth as a non-executive director with effect from March 1, 2008.
Tata ownership will mean investment in new models if its plan to acquire Jaguar and Land Rover succeeds.
Audi will unveil its first diesel TT models at the Geneva Motor Show next week ahead of its UK sales debut on March 6.
Mercedes-Benz UK expects a significant uplift in forthcoming JD Power satisfaction surveys following work with its retail network.
Indebted training group Carter & Carter has been given a chance at a new start.
Trader Data Systems (TDS), Trader Media Group’s vehicle provenance and mileage checking business, has been closed just 16 months after its launch.
