Dealer warranty provider National Dealer Services is predicting a 100% increase in sales over the next year as it aims to forge links with larger dealer groups and national accounts.
Some of the UK’s best motor retailers are those that are able to identify a gap in the market, and create a service which fills that gap. Such is the case with Foray Motor Group.
Ford Motor Company and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced the fourth phase of their diesel engine co-operation with the launch of two new units, one for commercial vehicles, one for passenger cars.
Dealers are taking advantage of the ability to speak out about their business and the automotive industry in a new service backed by AM.
Land Rover workers have rejected a two-year pay deal.
A commitment to cutting ‘red-tape’ and liberalizing markets has made the British economy one of the most competitive in Europe, according to Penny Boys, executive director of the Office of Fair Trading.
Dealers need to keep an eye on their finances and source the most appropriate form of funding to purchase stock, warns Capital Bank Motor.
Several SUV manufacturers are teaming up with EurotaxGlass’s to help them make modifications to specifications and prices in a bid to get a grip on residual values.
National Car Rental, a UK daily rental provider, is introducing two further Toyota models to its standard fleet.
Delegates at the Automotive Interiors Summit 2005 (Monte Carlo, November 27-29) will get the chance to experience the Future Car Cockpit Project.
Drivers who cause death due to careless driving could face tougher sentences if the Government backs a new Bill in Parliament.
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant has rolled out its four million unit.
Ricardo, the global automotive engineer, has formally opened its Japanese facility in Tokyo, following a nine-fold increase in its business there for the past five years.
AM would like to point out that the picture on the p5 ‘In Brief’ column in this week’s AM (dated October 21) is Terry Wainwright, the managing director of aftermarket parts distributor FPS and new executive director at Lookers, not John Gilmour, of Wishaw, the car dealer convicted of tax evasion. Our apologies to Mr Wainwright for this printing error.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published the motor industry’s sixth annual sustainability report.
A senior BMW executive has accused Audi of producing ‘a good copy’ of its vehicles.
Ford has reported a third-quarter loss of $284m (£160.8m).
Mercedes-Benz has revealed prices for its M-class range, which starts at £35,175 on-the-road.
Lotus has appointed Heathcliffe Robertshaw as general manager of its UK and Ireland division.
Jamjar, the online car retailer, has revealed that the Vauxhall Corsa has been its best selling model for five years.
Toyota is to recall 1.41 million vehicles due to a headlight fault.
Audi will preview its A8 S quattro series at the Tokyo Motor Show with a new 10-cylinder FSI engine developed with Lamborghini.
Renault will keep on the current Clio II in two specs, Campus and Campus Sport.
Citroen has released prices for its new C3 range.
Pebley Beach Group Wroughton & Cirencester has won two Apprentice of the Year Awards and one runner-up prize.
The US Embassy in London has refused to pay the congestion charge, declaring it an ‘illegal tax’.
Britain’s automotive industry is alive and well contrary to the poor September new car registrations, says Professor Garel Rhys, director of the Centre for Automotive Industry Research.
Subaru is offering new finance deals on its 2005 model year cars, including 0% interest and PCP schemes.
Lookers has appointed Terence Wainwright, managing director of the group’s parts division, as an executive director.
Kayaba, the shock absorber supplier, is to change its global branding to KYB.
