The Lance Owen group lost almost half a million pounds in 2005.
It's a cringeworthy moment. Not only to have the misfortune of filling up with the wrong fuel in the first place, but to have to enlist the help of a rival company.
MoT testing stations that fall short in risk-assessments currently taking place will be targeted for further investigation in 2008, the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) is warning businesses.
Volvo has developed a range of new protective systems designed to improve road safety for drivers, passengers and pedestrians.
Toyota has created a Platinum version of its Aygo model to tempt buyers in the New Year.
All diesel-powered BMWs are now fitted with its “incorrect fuelling protection system” (IFPS) to stop cases of mis-fuelling.
Bridgestone Europe will increase prices on all of its tyre brands from February 1.
Let’s make one thing clear: Tesco is not entering car retailing. Its deal with Motorpoint is purely an affinity scheme via its Clubcard programme.
James Brierley, managing director of Pendragon’s Stratstone dealers, has given his approval for all three bidders in the running for Jaguar and Land Rover.<P>
Fiat has officially announced the appointment of Luca De Meo as the new chief executive of Alfa Romeo.
Jaguar and Land Rover will follow Aston Martin’s lead with plans to build its own design facility at its Gaydon engineering centre.
BMW has teamed up with Google and Trafficmaster in two seperate deals to provide route planning and stolen vehicle tracking packs on its new models.
General Motors has become the latest manufacturer to grant certification for their Vauxhall and Saab franchise dealer networks to use Pinewood's Pinnacle dealer management system.
RAC is introducing a new diagnostic infrastructure for all patrol vehicles which will enable it to fix more technically complex vehicles.
It’s about this time of year that manufacturers start to get in the festive spirit and send us gifts which in no way attempt to influence our editorial content.
Aston Martin has opened a new design studio which sits next to its manufacturing and engineering centre in Gaydon.
Nidd Vale Group is offering to service any age or make of car at a fixed cost through a new service club for its customers from £59.99.
It wasn’t so long ago that liquefied petrolem gas (LPG) was being touted as a viable alternative to petrol and diesel.
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.
