Audatex UK has invested £2m in a business continuity programme designed to ensure that computer failure will not leave bodyshop customers in the lurch.
Experian is promising dealer groups a low-cost way to manage their own web marketing, following its partnership with internet development consultancy Box UK.
Goldman Sachs, the famously fierce US investment bank specialist in mergers and acquisitions, has flushed out prospective bidders for European Motor Holdings, the premium franchise UK car retail group.
Outspoken, self-confessed “crazy” entrepreneur Ling Valentine has scooped the Woman in Retail business award as part of the North East Entrepreneur of the year 2006.
A plan of action to oppose a proposed two-year test will be discussed at a meeting of the MoT Trade Forum on December 18.
Derby-based car supermarket Motorpoint has expanded into East Anglia with the acquisition of the Mega Car retail site in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Sewells Information & Research has launched an online sales management system with Complete Automotive Solutions (CAS).
Robert Forrester, former managing director of Reg Vardy, should by Christmas have financial backing to start acquiring franchised groups in 2007.
AIM-listed Aquilo is in talks to sell its motor services subsidiary.
The consortium that’s buying the axed Roadster and Roadster Coupé from Smart has done a deal with a major UK dealer group to sell the two cars.
Nissan’s latest model, the Qashqai, began rolling off the production line last week at its Sunderland assembly plant.
Skoda has added a new engine to its 2007 model year Superb model range.
New diesel cars could rise in price by up to £600 due to air quality limits in forthcoming Euro V and VI emission standards, supported by a vote in the European Parliament this week.
Mini will unveil a new addition to its Convertible range at the Detroit Motor Show on January 6.
Kia has released a design sketch of its newest concept car, the Kue.
Car retailing profits are under pressure from all directions and the average operating margin in the industry is now down to 1%, according to a gloomy report from the accountants Ernst & Young.
Ford has confirmed Stuart Dyble’s resignation from his role as vice president of communications and public affairs for the Premier Automotive Group (PAG) and Ford of Europe.
BEN, now the 'automotive industry charity', has launched a new logo to represent the company in the new year.
GM has announced that its Vauxhall Ellesmere Port factory is now competitive with its other plants around Europe.
Toyota GB is the national organisation winner of the Edge Employer Awards 2006, receiving £50,000 to invest in training.
Rolls-Royce has delivered 14 of its extended wheel base Phantom models to Peninsula Hong Kong.
Mazda will unveil a new concept car, the Mazda Ryuga, and its Tribute hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) at the Detroit Motor Show on January 8.
The Institute of the Motor Industry’s Top Technician 2007 competition is still open for entries.
There are only a limited amount of tables left for February’s AM Awards 2007.
The inaugural AM Index gives an overview of three-year/ 30,000-mile used car values across every sector. Each month AM, in conjunction with CAP, will put the spotlight on one sector, starting with superminis in the January 12 issue.
Motorpoint has been told to change two national press adverts by the Advertising Standards Agency after complaints that the campaigns were misleading.
Nationwide Accident Repair Services has bought Aquilo Motor Services Ltd, a subsidiary of Aquilo plc, for £1.275m. The sum comprises £750,000 in cash and £750,000 of net assets, adjusted for creditors and a rent free period.
Proton is openly looking for strategic partners for its manufacturing operations and Volkswagen is seen as a front runner.
Skoda has revealed the first picture of its new Fabia mode, which will go on sale in the UK in May.
Toyota has produced its one millionth Yaris at its French assembly line.
