Gordon Brown is expected to announce a tax clampdown on gas-guzzling cars in the Budget, in an effort to tackle climate change and boost revenues.
General Motors is reducing its equity stake in Suzuki Motor Corporation from 20.4 per cent to 3.0 per cent, by selling 92.36 million shares. But the strategic alliance between GM and Suzuki will continue.
Ford has dropped plans to create 1,000 jobs building its updated small Land Rover at its Halewood factory. It has decided instead to shift workers from the plant’s Jaguar production line, which has cut back output.
Inchcape has reported strong results which show a rise in revenue and profits – and announced its entry into the Russian market.
Last year was a tumultuous 12 months for Hyundai and its retailers. Its RAC distributor was acquired by Norwich Union parent Aviva in May; then, two months later, the Korean factory took direct control, forming Hyundai UK.
Euro Car Parts has expanded its product lines from this month and launched its all-makes programme with a national direct marketing campaign.
Autoglass has entered a consultation process with its staff following the loss of a substantial glass replacement and repair contract with Norwich Union.
Chevron Global Lubricants believes it has outflanked its rivals with the launch of a programme that claims to offer more efficient engines to drivers, while giving them a reason to visit a franchised dealer twice a year.
Visitors to this year’s Automotive Trade Show (ATS) will see the first of a series of changes aimed at providing extra value to workshop managers.
Pendragon has appointed David Joyce and Malcolm Le May as non-executive board directors.
Volkswagen Group UK has sold on three discarded VW franchises Pendragon no longer wanted to a former Reg Vardy manager.
Ferrari increased profits to €157 million (£107.6m) in 2005, an increase of 13.8% on 2004 (£94.6m).
A new guide to buying a new car has been launched by the Retail Motor Industry Federation for consumers.
Here’s Renault’s answer to the Peugeot 107 – the all-new Twingo. It’s telling that these spyshots are the first, delayed sighting of the new city car.
Dealers in Honda (UK)’s franchised network have been painted a picture of the brand’s future this week, and it’s based on fish.
Acquisitive Pendragon is working to a “fragile equation”, says a motor industry consultant.
Sytner is keen to double its Lexus volume as it sets a target of handling a fifth of the premium brand’s annual sales in the UK.
Former Audi dealer Harper and Hebson is threatening to take the prestige manufacturer to court over practices which its solicitors believe may breach competition laws.
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The Lookers share price says it all. The company is now widely viewed as a bid target. It follows that if you come up front in a takeover battle, you acknowledge the virtue of consolidation.
Kia Motor UK’s retailers have a year to “hone their skills” in preparation for large increases in both used car sales and fleet business, says its managing director.
A major car manufacturer’s dealers are to sell new cars right off its British Motor Show stand for the first time.
Following an item on BBC’s Watchdog programme concerning reports of electronic throttle system problems on some of its models, Volvo Car UK has issued a statement designed to restore customer confidence.
Seat has signalled a renewed push into the company car market by appointing Andy Webb as head of fleet and business sales.
Bramall and Jones has paid an undisclosed sum to acquire the database of Black-I, a contract hire company, from the John Martin Group.
The all new L200 pick-up is the most important launch in Mitsubishi’s history, according to director of sales and marketing UK, Lance Bradley.
PSA Peugeot Citroën is to spend its way to growth in the face of falling profitability.
Yorkshire dealer group JCT600 has revised its managerial structure to enable it to better monitor its businesses and drive growth.
Vauxhall is picking a fight with other brands’ coupé-convertibles by pricing its Astra TwinTop at £16,995 for the base model.
