Broker Assistance is to use Aquilo Accidentcare.
The chief executive of Zurich Insurance has called for the board of Endsleigh Insurance Services to clarify its position following the collapse of ARMS earlier this year.
Suzuki’s Grand Vitara is now available with a diesel engine.
Ignition system parts supplier NGK UK had to establish a temporary headquarters last week when its base in Hemel Hempsted was caught up in the Buncefield fuel depot disaster.
Guy Harwood swapped his love of horse racing for selling cars for a living. Stephen Briers finds out why
New Kia commercial director Alex Smith will oversee restructuring of the sales, supply and planning operations following the departure of sales director Howard Slade after more than four years with the brand.
Findings published in the annual Sewells Used Car Finance House Survey reveal franchised dealers’ growing dissatisfaction with used car finance providers.
Citroën is bidding to return to the executive car sector in Britain with the new C6 – a position it has failed to occupy since the generations of DS, CX and SM came to an end.
Walon UK has won a contract with Land Rover to distribute new cars to its UK dealer network.
Four staff at Benfield Renault in Carlisle have been granted senior sales status by Renault UK.
Beryl Walsh-Atkins has been given the role of director of member relations at the RMI Federation, following its recent restructuring.
A row over warranties between car supermarket Motorpoint and International Motors could have serious repercussions for all resellers sourcing new cars from franchised dealers.
Trade-only treatments company Forte says it is helping hundreds of franchised dealers improve customer satisfaction levels and profits by encouraging them to establish emission control and air conditioning services as part of their service schedules.
More independent garages are starting to take advantage of Block Exemption changes to parts supply restrictions by setting up small motor factor operations in support of their main businesses.
A husband and wife team with no motor industry experience intend to “revolutionise” car servicing and MoT with a new business in Southampton.
The UK’s first national voluntary assessment system for technicians, the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) programme, has smashed its first-year target for registered technicians.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has cast doubt on the latest reliability survey from used car warranty provider Warranty Direct.
The John Cooper Works engine tuning kit is now available for the Mini Cooper S with automatic transmission.
Total Oils and Lubricants has signed up to exhibit at The Aftermarket Show, which runs from January 12th to 15th at the NEC Birmingham.
Aftermarket distributor GP Automotive has begun redevelopment of the Veco brand.
Wolverhampton Chrysler and Jeep dealer Drayton is offering a free vehicle check and a discount on servicing.
LDV has agreed a rescue deal to save the troubled firm, saving 1,200 jobs.
Ten trainee automotive technicians have started their first term of Mitsubishi’s four-year ‘Advanced Modern Apprenticeship’ programme.
Kia will preview its new Soul CUV (crossover utility vehicle) at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) next month.
Halewood’s Merseyside transmission plant is preparing to double the number of transmissions built for the Ford Transit, thanks to a new £8 million investment.
Ricardo has appointed Don Irvine as director of the global vehicle product group and Dr Peter Heuser as director of the global heavy duty diesel product group.
Hella, the automotive supplier, has increased its operational profit by 19.8% to €90.6 million (£61.6m), despite a 2.2% drop in consolidated sales to €3,071 billion (£2,089bn).
HR Owen, the debt-ridden dealer group, is selling its Jaguar, Volvo and Land Rover operation in East Anglia to Lookers.
LDV, one of the last surviving UK-owned vehicle manufacturers, plans to go into administration imminently, in an attempt to save 1,200 jobs.
Pentagon is moving its Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler and Jeep operations into a new retail outlet at Portsmouth Motor Park on Monday.
