John Dwyer, the former police chief campaigning against incorrectly repaired vehicles, is producing a TV documentary to highlight the issue.
General Motors is poised to take responsibility for Cadillac and Corvette in-house in the UK in a move that could eventually see Pendragon lose solus distributorship.
Contract hire has long been the finance tool of choice for fleets, while personal contract hire (PCH) has remained a niche product for private users, offered by just a handful of dealers.
The residual values of used convertibles increased, month-on-month, by up to 5% during May, as demand improved in response to prolonged spells of dry and sunny weather.
Independent garages lack confidence in the BSI Product Services Kitemark, according to a national survey commissioned by Motaquip.
The RMI National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has appointed European law firm Osborne Clarke to provide legal support with negotiations for the next Block Exemption Regulation (BER) renewal.
Seat will to take on Ford’s new Mondeo when it launches its own D-segment competitor in the UK.
Hyundai has reduced the price of its two entry level Getz GSI models by more than £1,000.
Skoda has registered huge interest from its latest advertising campaign for its new Fabia model.
As one relationship separates, so another grows closer. DaimlerChrysler’s announcement that Cerberus has taken an 80% controlling stake in Chrysler – DaimlerChrysler will now become just Daimler AG – coincides with the news that General Motors is to take control of Cadillac supply in-house in the UK.
Shields Automotive is predicting a return to profit following a restructuring programme which has significantly cut its operating losses and debt.
Renault-owned dealer network Reagroup has begun a multi-million pound redevelopment and expansion programme aimed at boosting its new and used car operations.
Family motor retail business Sherwoods has expanded into Teesside with the acquisition of the former Patrick Vauxhall dealership and bodyshop in Stockton.
A London-based independent supercar specialist opened the UK’s first authorised repair franchise for Ferrari and Maserati last week with a celebrity-studded launch party.
Representatives of the independent aftermarket sector are preparing a lobbying offensive to preserve the trading rights of non-franchised repairers.
The return of MG car production to the Longbridge factory in the west midlands also meant a return home for Paul Stowe, quality director for Nanjing Automobile Corporation, the Chinese owners of the famous British brand.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) could be £1.3 million temporarily out of pocket after an admin blunder, resulting in the accidental payment of eight weeks’ salary to ex-Remit staff.
The Government is cracking down on aggressive and unfair trading practices with the implementation of its Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD).
Benfield Motor Group believes it can increase its corporate sales by at least £20m within two years after setting up its first multi-franchise fleet operation.
Nanjing Automobile Corporation has re-opened Longbridge car factory in the west midlands today.
Kia will unveil its face lifted Picanto city car for the first time at the Barcelona Motor Show on June 7.
Volkswagen is axing its Golf Sport and GT trim levels in favour of a single Golf GT Sport model.
Hepworth Motor Group has closed its Mitsubishi dealerships at Huddersfield and Bradford, leaving importer Mitsubishi UK with two open points to fill.
Mazda has launched a special edition version of its MX-5 to attract customers away from small coupe cabriolet models.
Ford dealers are set to see reduced training costs and a more needs-based approach following extensive consultation of the network by Henry Ford College.
Nationwide Accident Repair Services, the provider of automotive crash repair services in the UK, has secured a three year contract with the Environment Agency.
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Honda UK has been pushed into acting after its global president suggested future investment rested on joining the Euro.
Experian has been chosen by Citroën UK as its preferred supplier of vehicle provenance services for its approved used car programme.
Bodyshops will be able to get access to motor trade specific welding training that will enable them to work with the full range of newer alloys, including high tensile steel, thanks to a new member benefit being offered by the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
