The Motorvated Factor (TMF) in London has joined the United Aftermarket Network buying group.
A review of newspaper and magazine adverts since new rules on finance information were introduced a year ago has shown many motor retailers are breaking the law.
The SMMT has revealed it is working on a code of practice for the servicing and repair sector. The news comes only weeks after it gave backing for the British Institute Kitemark scheme.
Ferrari has launched a membership scheme to enable its 16-strong UK dealer network to build on their relationship with customers.
Paragon Automotive, providers of volume vehicle processing and logistics, has announced a move aimed at strategic growth with the acquisition of Autocare UK business assets and operating centres.
Vauxhall has enlisted the help of celebrity football referee Pierluigi Collina as the face of the new Vectra and Signum in a series of TV and press ads which began on October 1.
Despite the latest Sainsbury’s Bank Car Buying Index results predicting a sharp rise in the number of people planning to buy a new car between October 2005 and March 2006, the SMMT has said it expects sales to remain steady.
Suzuki is counting on a European-designed product range to attract more British carbuyers into its showrooms.
Access to EurotaxGlass’s automotive data is now offered as an integrated feature within the Kerridge Autoline dealer management system.
Quality Standards Management Ltd, which provides a customer service consultancy to Land Rover dealers, has been granted the Norman Allcock Leadership Award by Nottinghamshire Business Venture (NBV).
Lotus has created a unique Exige Espionage model in conjunction with Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes for an exhibition at London’s Harrods store.
The advertising campaign for Clio III is about to hit our screens as Renault gears-up to push its all-new hatchback.
The increase in the national minimum wage from the start of this month is expected to benefit 1.3m workers in the UK.
Small car dealerships are banding together to prepare for competition from bigger dealers following the ‘location clause’ ban, which allows dealers to set up in each others territories.
The British Medical Journal is calling for health warning on SUVs in Europe.
Suzuki GB has successfully completed building its new 170,000 sq ft head quarters, complete with new distribution, training and office complex at Snelshall, Milton Keynes.
The used car market is predicted to suffer a tough final quarter in the face of increased stock levels and aggressive new car discounts.
Fiat UK boss Guilio Salomone has told AM he recognises there is still some work to be done to turn round the brand’s plummeting UK sales.
The pressures of satisfying modern corporate standards has led to the closure of Portsmouth Renault franchise Liningtons, which has had a presence in the city since it began producing horse-drawn carriages in 1811.
Lexus is putting the finishing touches to its used car programme – due to be launched in November and coinciding with the introduction of the latest IS model range.
A service designed to help dealers identify where their marketing spend is working best has been launched by Portfolio Europe.
The controversial showroom design used by the Hummer muscle-sports utility vehicle brand in America will cross the Atlantic and is likely to feature in the UK.
A limited edition £85,000 Anniversary Range Rover is on sale this month to mark the car’s 35th birthday.
Westover Nissan invited visitors to its showroom in Bournemouth last Friday to take part in “the world’s biggest coffee morning” for Macmillan Cancer Relief.
North-east dealership Springfield Honda has renewed its sponsorship of the Newcastle Eagles basketball team.
Autotrader.co.uk has contacted its customers to warn of a scam email which requests recipients to give away their password.
Perrys Motor Group has relaunched its website, www.perrys.co.uk.
Mitsubishi has fixed its sights on a 50,000 market in the UK with a refocused model line-up.
On submitting their application for authorisation to the FSA, dealer principals make a number of assurances to the regulator to which they will comply on the date of authorisation.
Sir – It was disappointing to read The Big Picture (AM, September 23 issue) and your comments about Chevrolet generated from the results of the RMIF Summer Survey.