Mapfre, a Spanish group selling extended warranties, insurance and other motor industry products, reports a 50% increase in UK turnover this year, and plans similar growth in 2007.
Toyota will buy a 5.9% stake in Isuzu as part of a collaboration in engine technologies between the two companies.
Half of dealers don’t know how the new workplace age equality rules will effect their business.
Employers considering job applications are being urged to be careful when assessing CVs as some 20% contain ‘significant lies’.
Audi has created a completely black version of its A4 2.0 TFSI S line special edition for 2007.
New car registrations for October were up slightly to 153,851, a 0.9% rise over the same period a year ago.
Jean-Martin Folz, CEO of PSA Peugeot Citroën and Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat, unveiled a new family of compact light commercial vehicles at the Sevel Nord plant in Northern France today.
IAM Fleet, the commercial training division of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, has launched a new professional development initiative for company car drivers.
The 36 automotive technicians who achieve the highest marks on their question paper in Top Technician 2007 awards, will qualify for a free shot at diagnostic or master level Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA).
Automotive dealerships are being offered a new solution to their recruitment needs with the launch of Search Engine Motor Recruitment.
The exit of Matthew Carrington from the RMIF has been seen by members as a positive step for the future.
Vehicle manufacturer Fiat has announced a new look logo to debut on the new Bravo due to be launched next summer.
Mercedes-Benz UK believes its franchised dealers will benefit from the brand centre opened last month at the site of the former Brooklands race circuit just inside the M25 at Weybridge, Surrey.
AM is staging a round table discussion meeting on November 16 in conjunction with eBay Motors to give senior retailers an opportunity to discuss key trends in online developments.
The company car is set to be revolutionised over the next 40 years, according to think-tank, Centre for Future Studies.
Ian Dutfiled will become the new marketing director of Mercedes Car Group on December 1.
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has published a consumer guide to payment protection insurance (PPI).
Elle Macpherson, the Australian supermodel, has become the first person to get hold of Fiat’s new Panda 100HP.
Used car buyers still want vehicles over three years old, while models less than one year old are most conspicuous on franchised dealer forecourts.
CV questions to highflyers in the industry.
CAP has appointed Madelaine Smith as national sector manager of contract hire and leasing.
The Institute of the Motor Industry has teamed up with the National Union of Students (NUS) to offer a range of lifestyle discounts.
BMW Group’s sales were down 5.5% to 323,064 in the three months to September 30 compared to the same period last year.
Work has begun on Volkswagen and Skoda’s new production facility in Russia.
Skoda Auto has recorded its best September sales result ever, with a total of 52,064 vehicles delivered to customers.
Capturing the imagination of your staff and understanding their concerns and hopes is often a more effective form of motivation that simply offering greater incentives.
Roadworthy Suzuki in Bristol has become the first Suzuki franchise in the UK to employ two technicians who are fully qualified as masters of the brand.
Every year you take on new staff, including some apprentices. There is now an opportunity for employers to get ahead of the game and attract the best young new talent into their business with the Government-backed Young Apprenticeships work experience scheme for 14- to 16-year-old schoolchildren.
As the pace of change intensifies, the ability to make realistic plans becomes even more important to the success of a dealership or group.
Hyundai has posted a promotional video for its new Coupe model.
