Our spy photographers have been wrapping up warm this week. As the snows fell across Germany, we’ve caught the first prototypes of the next Mercedes-Benz CLK on test in fairytale conditions.
BMW was right to anticipate a place in the market for its 1 Series, launched in 2004. Sales have been strong as younger customers take their first step on the BMW ladder.
CV questions to industry high flyers.
A round up of the latest appointments in the automotive industry.
Essex-based Boston Garage Equipment has opened a new centre in Glasgow to provide sales, service and support for the Scotland garage industry.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed the Complaints Return and the Retail Mediation Activities Return (RMAR) will be simplified and shortened.
The European Parliament has backed plans to make it easier to by car parts from other companies other than the original manufacturer.
The team behind the British International Motor Show in 2008 are confident ticket sales will top the 550,000 mark when the show opens on July 23.
Vauxhall Motors is recalling 355,000 UK third generation three and five-door Corsas built between 2004 and 2006 and Combo van and Tigra models built between 2004 and 2008 to replace the ABS brake control unit.
Dealerships can double throughput, increase productivity by 50% or more and achieve returns on sales several times the current industry average (a paltry 0.9%) – all without significant investments in staff, technology or physical assets, according to a new book out this month.
Skoda has revealed the first teaser shot of its new Superb model.
A former sergeant major in the Parachute Regiment has taken on the challenge of drilling home basic sales skills to new recruits in the motor retail industry.
Dealers looking to sell off sites with more than 500 square metres of floor space will need to have Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) from April.
James Bond will drive Aston Martin’s flagship DBS again in the next 007 film.
Construction has begun on a new motor retail park in Chester.
The Court of Appeal has upheld the rights of an employee involved in a TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) transfer to choose between previous contractual terms and the variation.
Nick Whale Group has opened its new Porsche dealership in Leicester.
Cardiff Audi turned its showroom into a giant Christmas present as part of its seasonal celebrations.
Edmund King, executive director of the RAC Foundation, will leave the position at the end of this year to become president of the AA.
Dealership Developments has appointed Roger Ahmed as its new development manager.
Kia Motors has officially opened its second Chinese manufacturing site in a joint venture partner with Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors.
The Institute of the Motor Industry is attacking the general industry apathy, indifference and ignorance over Automotive Skills by asking companies what they want to see from industry qualifications.
Ian Stewart has been appointed as the new general manager of Bristol Street Motors Worksop Peugeot.
Rolls-Royce has opened its first showroom in Ukraine.
As in everything else, 2008 brings challenges and opportunities on the regulatory front.
The replacement tyre market is booming; heavier and more powerful vehicles are bringing increased wear and placing extra demands on manufacturers to produce more advanced tyres.
GAZ, Russia’s second largest carmaker and owner of LDV, has said it is in talks with Chrysler and General Motors about a possible joint venture in passenger cars.
Automotive Supplies Direct has gained the contract to supply and maintain workshop equipment to the national Retail Automotive Alliance network of dealerships and service workshops.
Jozef Kaban, Audi’s exterior design manager will become head of Skoda’s design department on February 1.
Autodiagnos, the diagnostic equipment supplier, has launched a range of training courses for scan tools aimed at all levels.