Skoda is launching a special edition model Superb to celebrate 100 years of car production by the Czech-based brand.
Rates of used car depreciation have slowed during the third quarter of 2005 and values are expected to stabilise further still during October.
Honda will be unveiling several concepts at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show.
Audi has been voted the consumer’s favourite automotive brand.
Chevron Global Lubricants has launched a multimedia unit designed to provide workshop customers with information about engines and lubricants.
AM-online has learnt that the Environment Agency is to publish figures on the number of businesses that have registered under the Hazardous Waste Regulations, which came into force on July 16.
Vauxhall is aiming to quadruple its clutch sales to the UK aftermarket in the next 12 months with the launch of a range of 46 new clutch kits for cars and vans through Vauxhall Trade Club.
NGK is looking to accelerate its penetration in the Lambda sensor sector as it predicts market growth of 25% year-on-year for the next decade.
Castrol is banking on demand from retail buyers for Edge, its new range of synthetic engine oils, before trying to sell it to dealers.
Brake Engineering has launched a technical helpline which will tackle day-to-day queries from parts counters about applications and fitments of its braking products.
Independent car care and accessories distributor Maccess is planning to close four Automotive Distribution Sales (ADS) branches just weeks after announcing its purchase of the car parts and components supplier.
Brembo UK held its third annual golf and activity day last month at the K Club in Ireland, home of the 2006 Ryder Cup.
Mondial UK has opened its first technical service training centre.
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.
