HR Owen, which announced a loss for 2005 after slimming its business, is to downsize further while developing new initiatives outside motor retailing.
Chevrolet’s next two new launches will create new market opportunities for its dealers, says UK managing director Andy Carroll.
LDV is confident of sustaining its share of the UK’s heavy van market at around 10% this year, and expects growth opportunities to come from launching minibus and chassis cab versions of its Maxus.
More than 10 dealerships have been struck off the FSA Register in the last month. If you do not want to join them, read on.
The European Commission has given dealers the green light to question some of the demands of car manufacturers regarding showroom design and performance targets.
John Church, chairman of Group Tyre (UK), stepped down at the start of April on health grounds.
Workshop manual publisher Autodata has launched CD3, which it claims is a comprehensive information source for vehicle technicians.
Citroën UK has appointed Mondial UK to provide a range of extended warranty products for its dealers.
Garages and bodyshops have been reminded that the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2006 came into effect on April 6, replacing the 1989 Noise at Work Regulations.
Tom Madden is to retire as director of customer affairs at BCA after more than 30 years with the company.
Pendragon has made a formal offer for rival dealer group Lookers.
March new car registrations are down by 1.6% to 435,847 units year-on-year. However, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said private buyers are 'heading back to showrooms'.
The number of franchised new car sales outlets in the UK has fallen to the lowest amount in 30 years, according to the latest Sewells Franchise Networks report.
Ford chairman rules out bankruptcy
Peugeot is continuing to offer smartnav satellite navigation systems on its 407 models.
Preston Hall, the Stockton-on-Tees based dealership, part of European Motor Holdings (EMH), has been named BMW Dealer of the Year.
New research has revealed a growing number of UK drivers putting their own, and other road users' lives at risk by driving further and longer whilst tired.
XPart, the MG Rover specialist, has signed its 200th AutoService centre and wants the network to grow by a further 50 in the UK by the end of the year.
Williamson Motors has expanded in Darlington after buying a nearby Citroen dealership in a £1 million deal.
Lombard Vehicle Management is guaranteeing to cover additional costs for existing customers’ vehicle excise duty.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) has re-launched its member website at the same address www.rmif.co.uk.
Subaru is offering new Prodrive developed performance packs (PPP) on its 2006 model year Impreza 2.5 WRX STI and the Forester 2.5 XT manual.
Audi’s new A6 allroad quattro will join the rest of its UK range in July, priced from £33,350 on-the-road.
Kia is raising the prices of its Picanto, Rio diesel and Sportage.
Sytner upgrades to new Kerridge Autoline
The UK price of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder has been confirmed at £131,000 including VAT, plus delivery.
Citroen UK has received an endorsement for its contribution to apprenticeship training from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), the body responsible for funding training for over 16-year-olds in England.
Mazda will showcase its new CX-9 seven-seater crossover sport-utility vehicle (SUV) at the New York International Auto Show on April 12.
Daihatsu is making a £2,000 price cut for its Copen compact sports car until June 30.
Perrys has has been named Top Dealer Group at the first ever annual Motability Supplier Awards.
