Honda has seen around 30 UK dealerships change hands in the past 18 months as the Japanese manufacturer reduces the number of partners operating its dealerships.
The sudden closure of car component maker QDF Castings in Derby has led union officials to call for an inquiry into the actions of the administrator.
Nationwide Autocentres has completed a roll-out of a company-wide intranet system which is hoped to bring operational efficiencies and provide online training for all its sites.
Following the launch of its Options scheme for bodyshops, the MVRA is launching two more programmes aimed at the mechanical repair market and MoT testing stations.
Renault Retail Group has been rebranded REAGroup UK and has revealed plans to put Renault Minute fast-fit services in place across its network next year.
Online tyre retailer blackcircles.com is searching for franchise partners as it bids for a £100m share of the UK tyre retail market.
Staff at a Welsh components plant could be putting them- selves out of work by failing to accept new employment terms and conditions.
The RAC has become the latest organisation to sign up to the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme.
Fast-fit chain Hi-Q has won a contract with Salford City Council to provide all tyres and tyre servicing to its fleet of more than 300 vehicles.
Small repairers are being invited to participate in a new EU-funded project.
Kia has won gold award at this year’s UK Point of Purchase Awards, a celebration of innovative marketing and promotional material.
The new Volkswagen Golf R32 goes on sale tomorrow.
Industrialists, engineers and further education staff are being given the chance to learn the secrets of Japanese manufacturing efficiency first hand in a ‘learn from the best’ initiative being run jointly by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Industry Forum and the Automotive Academy.
Ford is considering supporting a network of bio-fuel pumps in London, following the introduction of its bioethanol Focus.
Lexus has announced details for its new IS sports saloon, which goes on sale on Saturday.
Chevrolet has launched a new automatic Matiz.
Vauxhall's revised Meriva city car range, on sale early next year, will feature a hot VXR version.
Nissan Motor GB has appointed Justin Elias as marketing director replacing Paul Willcox who has been promoted to vice president, marketing at Nissan Europe.
The Bank of England has kept an inflation target of 2% in its sights - providing a signal that interest rates may remain on hold.
The UK’s largest dealer group, Pendragon plc, has made an approach to buy its third placed rival Reg Vardy plc.
European passenger car registrations in October 2005 dropped 2.6% year- on-year to 1,164,697 units, according to ACEA.
Workers at Ssangyong Motor have voted to strike against the company’s controlling (51.9%) shareholder Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation.
Bentley Motors' chairman and chief executive Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen, will give this year's Automotive Academy annual lecture, to be held at the House of Commons on Monday.
Volkswagen has delayed the launch of its Eos coupe-cabriolet model by two months to May 2006 due to quality issues, the company said yesterday.
Renault and Vauxhall have revealed new vehicle safety features.
Five per cent of all fuel sold at petrol stations will have to come from a renewable energy source by 2010, the Government has announced.
Mazda’s October sales hit 2,635 units, down 793 units compared with the same perriod last year.
Mercedes has showaced its entire range to 800 fleet managers in a bit to boost its corporate presence.
Peugeot has revealed prices and specification for its revised 607 range, which is on sale now.
A production version of Vauxhall’s new Antara GTC (Gran Turismo Crossover) concept will arrive in showrooms at the end of 2006.
