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Perrys Peugeot, in Bletchley, has signed a deal worth potentially £500,000 to supply vehicles to Allied Bakeries - one of the UK’s largest bakers.

Ford has achieved its first full year increase in US car sales since 1999 by the end of December 2005.

Peter Cameron, operations director at The Bridewell Group and director of Network Automotive Management, is to retire this month after more than 40 years in the motor industry.

Volvo is extending its three year/60,000 miles free service plan to the XC90.

The Fox, Volkswagen’s new entry level small car, will go on sale at the end of April with prices starting at £6,595.

The cost of running the average new car has grown to nearly £5,000 a year, or £14 a day, according to the latest RAC Cost of Motoring Index.

Dealers are being warned to check the history of used cars due to rising numbers of insurance write-offs going on sale.

FSA (Financial Services Authority) insurance regulations threaten to damage the retail motor trade and restrict consumer choice, says the Retail Motor Industry Federation.

Vauxhall was almost the only manufacturer to pre-register vehicles in November, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Renault increased global sales by 1.7% in 2005 to 2.53 million vehicles sold.

What models are coming up and when they are on sale in the UK.

Used car values are set to fall at an increased rate this year, according to EurotaxGlass’s, caused by a continued slowdown in sales of new and used cars, coupled with an increase in the supply of nearly new vehicles entering the used market.

Dealers are being warned to face tougher negotiations from car buyers across the UK. Motor retailers in Wales are the most likely to have a harder time trying to please customers, according to a poll by Experian, the global information solutions company.

Malcolm Wade, previously managing director of the Cadillac & Corvette UK operation, has taken over the position of director sales.

Virgin Cars, launched in 2000 by Sir Richard Branson with the promise of revolutionizing the way cars are sold, has ceased trading.

Asian carmakers are poised to claim much more of the global market at the expense of North American and European producers.

Michelin has announced a global tyre recall of 10,000 tyres fitted on luxury cars.

Group Lotus is launching a long-term expansion programme to triple production and launch new models.

Volkswagen has attracted six bidders for its Europcar vehicle rental business, including one from rival Sixt.

Nicola Howlett, project manager at Top Technician, plans to freefall 10,000ft on April 8 to raise money for motor industry charity BEN.

THE British motor car industry must be prepared to change and evolve if it is to survive challenges from new markets like China, says an industry expert.

GM’s manufacturing operations, at Luton and Ellesmere Port, have smashed previous records for vehicle production.

The owner of Argos and Homebase was yesterday said to be a potential bidder for the publisher of Glass's Guides.

Seat has cut up to £2,500 off selected models throughout its range.

Kia says ‘overwhelming’ demand for it new Rio diesel has forced it to revise its sales forecasts for 2006 and change its original plan to offer diesel at the same price as petrol.

Pendragon has been forced to extend the deadline of its £450 million takeover bid for fellow car dealer Reg Vardy after failing to secure a significant level of shareholder acceptances.

Sales of new cars have tumbled at their fastest rate for more than 11 years as private car buyers have been deserting forecourts in their thousands this year.

Dozens of transport improvements promised by the Government when it first came to power have been quietly ditched, the Conservatives claim.

Hoorah! The automotive news for 2005 has come to an end, but don’t worry the AM-online team will be back on January 3 to bring you all the latest pictures and breaking stories.

Pendragon has appointed two new non-executive directors.