If anyone outside the industry was to look at the headline figures for UK car production over the last 10 years, they could be forgiven for concluding that the industry is pretty stable. Production in 1996 was 1.6m and in 2005 it was 1.6m. Yet, as we all know, there have been major upheavals.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has expanded its worldwide dealer network reflecting the continued success of the Phantom and the forthcoming launch of the convertible model in 2007.
Workers from the threatened Ryton plant in Coventry will be demonstrating tomorrow against the decision to sack 2,300 workers.
The 5-series had a tough job when it was launched in 2003. It had to replace one of the best-engineered and most respected cars in the world: the old one. But it’s done it.
What economic factors, if any, drive the used car market; are rises or falls in used car values dictated by specific economic factors?
Finding the perfect candidate for a job can be a nightmare, but with a little forward planning it’s not too hard to find the right people.
The production lines at Longbridge are set to roar back to life later this year with Nanjing Automobiles looking to hire 400 new workers by September.
The latest appointments in the motor trade.
Toyota has unveiled a new special edition Yaris.
Dealers concerned they are going to take a massive hit on MGs and Rovers have received a welcome fillip after analysis showed used buyers are becoming interested in the brands again, strengthening prices as a result.
Results from the latest sales around the UK.
An epidemic of smash-and-grab incidents has made portable satellite navigation units the biggest threat to vehicle security.
There are now more than twice as many low-emissions cars on UK roads than there were in 2003, Government figures reveal.
The likelihood of struggling vanmaker LDV continuing to build its vehicles in the UK has been thrown into doubt following a bid for the firm by a Russian billionaire.
High fuel prices are prompting European motorists to change their driving habits and consider buying cars with less powerful engines as a way to cut down on costs.
Continental AG has received approval from Brussels to buy the automotive electronics business of Motorola.
Subaru (UK) Limited is giving fuel vouchers up to the value of £3,000 to customer buying selected models.
BMW has announced engine details of the revised X3, featuring the most powerful diesel engine ever to power a production BMW in the UK. It is due on sale in September with five engines, two petrol and three diesel.
The majority of dealers are falling way short of achieving their sales and profitability targets.
The German government has decided to extend the duty-free status of biodiesel two years longer than originally planned, until 2011, according to local media reports.
Delegates at day one of autoretailing take home new ideas to boost their profitability.
Black Horse boss John Woolley explains why dealers are still his preferred route to market.
Peter Smyth explains how his company raises turnover and profit.
RAA chairman, Philip Maskell, talks to AM in his first major interview since the launch.
This is the BMW X5 MkII – although this model’s all-new chassis, dimensions and sheet metal aren’t immediately obvious, despite the minimal disguise.
More than 100 MPs are urging Peugeot to reconsider its decision to close the Ryton car plant.
Car owners and fleet operators saved between £120 million and £170 million over two years as a direct result of OFT intervention in the car aftersales market, according to independent research.
Caterham Cars is offering customers 0% finance on all new models, powered by the K-series engine, for the first time.
Graham Smith, managing director of Toyota (GB) plc for the past decade, is to take up a dual role within Toyota.
