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Dealers now have the chance to offer retail buyers an individual finance package before they enter showrooms, says James Tew, managing director of Codeweavers.

Black Horse continues to keep dealers up-to-date with current and forthcoming legislation.

Inchcape has sold its Bentley Newcastle site to JCT600 in a £3 million deal.

Inchcape sales increased by 26% on a constant currency basis in the first quarter of this year and were in line with the company’s financial plans.

Lexus has been ranked highest overall in customer satisfaction for the seventh year in a row.

Kia UK has settled its 18- month dispute with former dealer Kernahan of Witney, agreeing to settle out of court for an undisclosed five-figure sum.

Nissan has begun a public relations offensive for its environmental programme, revealing that it will have what it calls a ‘three-litre’ car on sale in the UK early next decade.

Ford is arming its van dealers with limited editions designed to appeal to owner-driver businesspeople seeking more individuality and personality from their work vehicles.

The Finance and Leasing Association’s board has appointed David Betteley of Toyota Financial Services as its new chairman for a two stint to 2009.

Chester-based Approved Car Finance (ACF) has opened its ninth branch in Livingston, Scotland.

With customers more aware now than ever before of the finance options available to them, it is becoming increasingly difficult for dealers to get repeat business for F&I.

BMW’s 3.0-litre twin turbo engine has been named as International Engine of the Year for 2007.

Gaz International, the Russian van maker and owner of LDV, has appointed Andy Carroll, ex-boss of Chevrolet UK, to become head of international sales.

The BMW Group sold 118,456 vehicles in April, this highest level in the company’s history and a rise of 3% over the same period last year.

Renault has released the first glimpses of its new Laguna saloon ahead of its full unveiling on June 4.

Investments held in undisclosed off-shore accounts are the subject of the latest crackdown by HM Revenue & Customs.

Audi has reduced the price of its DVD satellite navigation option from £1,975 to £500 for its A4 range.

Korean car giant Hyundai has revealed its i30 estate which will go sale in the UK at the start of next year.

Citroën Retail Group has opened its two-storey 10-car showroom on Coventry Business Park in the city (revealed in AM January 26).

The three remaining finalists in the Top Technician 2007 competition have been announced in the search to find the UK’s best garage mechanic.

The national Mobility Roadshow has announced 2008 dates.

In the May 18 issue of AM, we will feature a double-page spread on an interview staff writer Andrea Klettner did with the boss of LingsCars, Ling Valentine.

A consortium of investors has acquired Scottish Motor Auctions (SMA) for an undisclosed sum.

Friends of the Earth has charged the automotive industry with cleaning up its act and doing more in the fight against climate change.

The used vehicle market continues to record strong average values according to the latest Pulse Report issued by BCA today.

Fiat UK almost doubled its UK sales to 4,920 cars in April compared to 2,480 over the same period last year.

Rising Stars winners are being invited to join a collegiate giving them the opportunity to meet up with their peers and discuss issues with former Rising Stars judges.

The provider of the Dealer Car Management software which helps dealers manage and insure their courtesy cars and demonstrators is launching a stripped down solution.

Nissan has launched a new website which allows customers to check up on current vehicle offers and promotions.

Vauxhall has revised its 1.3CDTi diesel engine for its Corsa range.