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Motorists are confused over basic maintenance checks, according to research by Comma.

Toyota is to present five concept vehicles at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show, which runs from October 22 to November 6.

Delphi, the US auto parts supplier has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Audi will unveil its new Shooting Brake concept at the Tokyo Motor Show this month.

Retailers are likely to bear the brunt of significant additional costs from consumers settling finance agreements early.

The SsangYong Rodius has been awared the title of ‘Ugliest Of Them All’ in an online poll.

Carole Nash, an iconic brand and character in the motorcycle insurance sector, is carving out a significant and expanding niche among car owners and retailers.

Chevrolet’s 3 and Easy new car-buying initiative has struck a chord with customers of the Korean-built, American brand, 35% of whom are opting for the novel financing package.

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has raised concerns over the Government’s plan to extend paternity leave to six months.

So that was that. October 1 has been and gone, Location Clause is no more. Did the earth move for anyone?

Subaru’s UK dealers will be expected to deliver a more premium-orientated service in the coming years as its management begins a drive to reposition the brand upmarket.

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its A 200 Turbo, the most powerful variant in the class.

Mini is launching a new concept of its Traveller at the Tokyo Motor Show this month.

IM Group, the car importer and distributor, has topped the list of automotive companies in the latest Sunday Times Top Track 250.

Don’t be deceived – that’s no regular Ferrari 612 Scaglietti attacking the Nürburgring. It’s a prototype for the 575 M Maranello replacement, tipped for a world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Capital ChryslerJeep was due to go into administration as AM went to press, with the loss of around 60 jobs.

HR Owen has been appointed the UK’s sole authorized sales and aftersales dealer for Bugatti.

BMW and Mini franchised dealer group Blue Bell in Wilmslow, Cheshire, has launched an accident management service.

Hertfordshire’s Rye Street Coachworks has signed a five-year deal with Sikkens for supply of paint and related refinishing services.

Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) has selected Glassmatix as its sole mandated vehicle estimating system for its UK approved repairer network.

Audatex has written to remaining users of its AudaWorkstation estimating programme to remind them of the deadline for migration to the new AudaEnterprise system.

TTS-timator, the crash damage estimating system developed by Image Assessor, is the first to pass Thatcham’s compliancy audit of programmes which use its Thatcham Times System as a data source.

Trade associations from the vehicle body repair sector are due to meet in Blackburn, Lancs, today.

Accident management operator Accident Exchange has launched a six-month marketing initiative underpinning a drive to push more business back into the BMW GB approved repairer network.

Bodyshop group Just Car Clinics is building on its profitability with the aim of adding to its 13-site network.

Repairers have been urged to trim down insurance direct repair contracts and explore more profitable alternatives.

The RAC has won an award for the quality of its customer service.

Mazda UK has achieved its highest ever monthly passenger car market share at 2.2%, with sales at 9,000 units in September.

High profile executives are among the 14 redundancies at the Retail Motor Industry Federation this week.

Former MG Rover workers are to share a £14m payout after winning a battle to secure redundancy wages.