The Honda Civic 1.4 IMA Executive is the greenest car on Britain’s roads for the second year running, according to the Environmental Transport Association’s Car Buyers’ Guide 2006.
Haxby’s of Plymouth has ceased trading after KPMG Corporate Recovery were appointed as administrators last week.
Finance provided for new car purchases overall in 2005 remained at a similar level to 2004. However, by volume, new business grew by 6% over the same period.
The third member of the new Mitsubishi Colt family, the CZC convertible, will go on sale in the UK by April.
William Jacks has announced that majority shareholder Sytner is making an unconditional mandatory offer for the rest of the group.
Diesel will replace petrol as the primary fuel for cars throughout Europe this year, if diesel sales continue to rise at their current rate.
Honda Finance Europe’s risk management services will now be handled solely by Experian.
Volvo’s new S80 will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
PSA Peugeot Citroen will unveil two cars today which feature its new diesel-electric hybrid powertrain.
Nidd Vale Group, the Harrogate-based motor retailer, has promoted Jason Wood to group service manager.
Alfa Romeo will preview two new models at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in March, the 159 Sportwagon and the Spider.
Updating the exterior styling of an existing model can improve its residual value by as much as 15% during the first year of ownership.
Here is the next chapter in the Rolls-Royce story, as written by custodians BMW: the Corniche.
Northgate has announced the purchase of car and van rental firm Arriva Vehicle Rental for £129.3 million.
A dispute between a Cumbrian dealer and Audi UK led to delays and the last minute withdrawal of the carmaker’s own stock at its auction at BCA Belle Vue in Manchester a week ago.
The SMMT’s new-car market assessment for the next two years is enough to have dealer principals blubbing into their morning coffee: sales down 2.7% this year and 1.9% in 2007.
Thatcham is gaining support for its plans to jointly develop a Kitemark for bodyshops in partnership with the British Standards Institution.
Under fire from bodyshops, the RMI comes out fighting, reports Stephen Briers
Pipeline Card, set up in November of last year to offer discounted petrol to private individuals, has now got 100,000 registered members.
A recent mystery shop by Accident Exchange found that 68% of dealership staff are unaware of one of the most basic rights of a motorist – that they, and not the insurer, choose where their vehicle is repaired after an accident.
EurotaxGlass’s has revised the charging structure for its Glassmatix III repair estimating system, reflecting the uncertainty facing many bodyshops.
Director Steve Settle explains how dealers play a vital role in achieving his aspirations for more car sales and better loyalty. Stephen Briers reports
Sytner has increased its BMW representation following the acquisition of Godfrey Hall in Coventry.
Toyota has spent €130 million (£91m) on expanding its technical centre in Brussels.
Fiat Auto UK is confident of selling around 32,000 Grande Puntos this year without heavy incentivizing, says managing director Giulio Salomone.
Renault’s new five-door Clio is on sale now with prices ranging from £8,995 to £15,050.
The recent closure of two Smart dealerships is part of DaimlerChrysler’s global business plan for the brand, according to the manufacturer.
The RMI’s strategy board has given its backing to the new NFDA working group, which met for the first time in December.
BEN, the automotive charity, has put a trip to Las Vegas up for grabs, along with £10,000 prize money, as part of a new fundraising initiative.
Motor retailers are being asked to remove the registration plates of used vehicles on forecourts and in advertisements to help police in the fight against cloning.
