Disparity of VAT regulations affecting insurer-owned and independent bodyshops has sparked an attempt to petition Parliament.
Motor claims management company Broker Assistance Ltd has won the contract to handle claims suffered by clients of Oval Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Helphire says it is not in talks about a possible acquisition for the company, but does not deny that it has been approached in the past.
Later this month, it will be possible to take a stock-market punt on the success of consolidating Britain’s car body repair shops.
Caffyns made no profit in the second half of the year to March 31, 2006, as it struggled to deal with the closure of MG Rover.
Renault’s UK dealers, who sell the highest volume of Renaultsport derivatives in any market, will benefit from the first diesel model to carry the performance badge early next year.
Roy’s Motor Company has brought Proton back to Norfolk following the closure of the Coredale dealerships at Cromer and Fakenham earlier this year.
The 17-store Westover Group is brandishing its new-found corporate strength in Salisbury by occupying a quarter of the available space at this weekend’s (June 17-18) city motor show at the nearby Wilton estate.
BMW’s fastest ever soft-top, the M6 Convertible, will make its debut at the British International Motor Show (July 18 – 30).
Porsche’s Boxter and Boxter S will be given more power in their new model year versions when they go on sale in August.
SAIC has announced it will invest £227.3 million in SsangYong this year.
XPart is investing £250,000 in its AutoService centres with a national advertising campaign.
Audatex has increased its claimed status as providers of the most comprehensive estimating system by adding Kia to the number of manufacturers covered by its computer software.
Tesco has launched ‘Value’ motor insurance.
Automobile researchers at Siemens VDO have developed a metal that can brace car body panels into a crumple resistant design in split seconds before a crash.
Bristol & London has sealed an agreement with TVR to provide accident management services for its network of 15 dealers and eight approved body repair centres.
Our sister website CompanyCarDriver has teamed up with motorway service station firm Moto to offer you 20% off food at its restaurants.
Škoda UK has completed its first real-time test drive campaign, uploading and dealing with prospect data instantly, using a PDA-based application developed by Hertfordshire-based online data specialists TAAP.
Milcars Mazda Watford, the largest solus Mazda dealership in Europe, is celebrating its first anniversary with a dream start to its first 12 months in business.
A cloud of uncertainty has shrouded the motor trade as experts struggle to predict the impact on sales that World Cup fever will have.
Three senior managers have been appointed to drive forward the new motor retail business launched by Peter Vardy.
Iveco, Fiat Auto’s commercial vehicle division, is planning to develop a new range of light commercial 4x4 vehicles with Spanish manufacturer Santana.
The motor industry just about got a mention in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
Mazda has revealed a surprise addition to its MX-5 roadster range – a model equipped with a folding metal roof.
DaimlerChrysler has voluntary delisted from 12 stock exchanges due to a ‘minimal trading of ordinary shares and the costs of administrative burdens to maintain the listings.
Complex technical problems have delayed Chevrolet’s launch of the Captiva SUV – the first all new vehicle to be made in former Daewoo production facilities in Korea following GM’s takeover of the Asian company.
Mitsubishi Motors and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have agreed on a joint development project for a new generation diesel engine to be used in cars exported to Europe.
Toyota’s 2007 model year Avensis goes on sale on July 1, priced from £15,515 and features two new diesel engines.
Experian, the global information solutions company, has launched DealerView, a new dealer marketing support service.
Following months of speculation, Nationwide Accident Repair Services has announced its intention to float on the alternative investment market (AIM).
