After failing to retain the Citroën new car franchise, Barry Shelley, the new holding company for Lovekyn Garages in Ewell, Surrey, has taken on Kia.
North-west Clare James Automotive has exceeded budgets for turnover and profits in the year to June 30, 2007.
CI Holdings, owner of fast-fit chain Mr Clutch, is diversifying into car valeting and smart repairs after acquiring Carwash At Work, which went into receivership in November 2006.
Pendragon is believed to be losing all or some of its 11 Stratstone BMW/Mini dealerships.
Analysts have marked down Lookers profit forecasts for 2007 after the group released its trading statement this morning.
Mitsubishi has revealed its next generation sports coupe at the Detroit Motor Show this week.
Chrysler's new alliance with Nissan could lead to building Chrysler models in the UK.
Hyundai will be taking on its German and Japanese rivals in the luxury saloon market with its new Genesis, revealed at the Detroit Motor Show this week.
Mitsubishi UK has sold its 400 unit allocation of the Lancer Evolution X which goes on sale on March 1.
Watford Jaguar has appointed Simon Strickson, as its new financial controller.
Volkswagen has launched a coupe cabriolet version of its Passat which will go on sale in the UK this summer.
Chrysler UK has re-appointed Simon Elliott as its managing director.
Hyundai has launched a multi-million pound advertising campaign to raise consumer awareness of the brand prior to the launch of several new product launches in 2008.
Although Kia has no current plan to introduce the new Borrego SUV into the UK, that decision may be reviewed next year.
Changfeng Motors is looking to follow SAIC into Europe and set up a semi-knock down (SKD) production facility.
DWS Bodyworks has bought Supreme Bodyworks in Basildon for an undisclosed sum.
North-east dealer group Sherwood is to start selling Chevrolet alongside Vauxhall in Stockton.
A consultation paper from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) proposes sweeping changes to the tax treatment of family businesses.
BMW’s decision to expand production at its Mini factory in Oxford is paying dividends as worldwide sales continue to rise.
Land Rover has revealed the prototype for a new compact off-roader that is likely become the brand’s entry model if the company’s new owners give it the go-ahead.
Steve Young, who resigned just before Christmas 18 months after being appointed chief executive of LDV, has told suppliers it was “for personal reasons”.
Twenty-two UK insurance providers and accident management companies now fully endorse Thatcham’s BSI Kitemark standard.
Used car sales by independent retailers prompted the highest level of complaints in 2007 to the UK’s official consumer advice body Consumer Direct.
Ford has revealed that its Land Rover brand is ‘strongly in profit’ at this week’s Detroit Motor Show.
Ford has said it is on track to return to profit in 2009.
Automotive recruitment experts RTS estimate that high staff turnover is costing the retail motor industry in excess of £113m, typically including advertising costs, lost productivity/sales, induction time and training expenses.
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Saab has confirmed its will be entering the small SUV market with the debut of its new 9-4X BioPower concept at the Detroit Motor Show.
Ferrari GB has launched its approved used car programme for models up to nine years old.
Mercedes-Benz has issued a personal apology to Sir Terry Wogan after the presenter waited six and a half hours for his S-Class to be recovered due to a flat tyre.
