The European Parliament this week was due to consider CO2 emission limits which could block the launch of most performance cars, luxury saloons and large 4x4s in Europe within eight years.
Citroën has set up three working groups with its National Dealer Council to identify new ways in which its retail network can improve their performance.
The news that Ford wants out of Land Rover and Jaguar is further confirmation that the age of carmaker consolidation is well and truly over.
Lotus has returned to London after a six year absence with the addition of the franchise to London Group’s Park Lane showroom.
On the legal helpline we still get a steady trickle of problems where a fraudster uses a stolen card to buy one or more cars.
The European Commission attempted to sharpen employers Health and Safety duties by challenging the legal duty to “ensure the safety and health of workers in every aspect related to the work ….. so far as is reasonably practicable”.
In a recent incident in County Durham it appears that a leak of acetylene gas in a closed van led to an explosion killing the driver.
In association with Essential Dealership Training, Lawgistics are in the process of developing training material that combines both legal and sales process responsibilities.
In a recent case (GAB Robins v Trigg) an employee began to have problems at work in 2001 when working as a PA / Secretary to two chartered loss investigators.
There are strict time limits to start a claim in the Employment Tribunal.
We hear of road traffic accidents being staged in this country to fraudulently claim compensation.
It is possible to go for a requalification course up to three months before the certificate expiry date.
The HSE have recently published guidance for its own and local authority inspectors regarding the safe use of car transporters.
Two men received burns when an employer in Colne, Lancs used a shipping container as a tearoom.
With the summer approaching and school terms seeming to shrink year on year you may be in a position to offer young people work.
Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers around the country are preparing for a month of celebrations intended to encourage more people to test drive four new models.
Researchers at Cambridge University are developing self-diagnosis systems which could speed up and simplify servicing.
Each month a panel of retail used car dealers helps give CAP deeper insight into factors that drive the market by filling in a simple online survey. In return they are given exclusive access to the results.
Three years ago, Fiat Group was the basket case of Europe. Car sales were falling, losses were rising and people were being laid off. Despite promises of a turnaround, breakeven looked a pipe dream.
Baker Tilly is offering a dedicated service to automotive manufacturers and dealers, which it claims can boost profitability and provide management solutions.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (CVs) is refining its B2B marketing strategy and communications in a bid to continue its profitable growth against a static and increasingly competitive market.
Nissan will officially open its new flagship Oxfordshire dealership on July 12.
The Chrysler Group has joined forces with Chery Automobile, after gaining approval from Chinese governmental authorities.
Pendragon has sold its five dealerships in Germany to Emil Frey Group.
Nanjing Automobile Corporation UK has appointed its first dealer representatives to handle sales of its reborn MGF roadster model.
Audi UK is launching a summer marketing campaign for the Q7 in an attempt to convert new customers to the SUV segment and poach owners of rival vehicles.
Peter Vardy has acquired Dunedin BMW & Mini from John Martin Group for an undisclosed sum.
Thatcham will launch the latest version of its Escribe online repair methodology database this summer, with improvements aimed at making the most commonly used information available more quickly after a car is launched.
Six months after its launch, online used vehicle locator Motors.co.uk, has partnered with Yahoo! Cars to become its exclusive provider of used car and van inventory.
Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell has reshuffled his shadow cabinet, appointing Susan Kramer as his party's transport spokesperson.
