MoT testing is playing a critical role in establishing the dominance of the non-franchised sector in the car repair market.
The installation rate of ESP systems in cars in the UK increased by 10% in 2004.
Entries for the AM Awards are starting to come in. With a wider variety of categories than ever before, there is ample opportunity for franchised and independent dealers, repairers, bodyshops, carmakers, motor factors and suppliers to enter.
A failed bidder for the MG Rover Group business has said he is committed to resurrecting a defunct British motoring brand.
Fiat Auto (UK) has launched another MoT Plus programme.
All the glitz and the glamour of the show in pictures.
Toyota is being taken to court by Antonov Automotive Technology BV, the automotive technology company, in Dusseldorf over allegations of infringement of its patents in the driveline of the Toyota Prius and Lexus RX400h.
Public acceptance of the new Peugeot 107 and 1007 city cars has been lower than expected despite strong television and print advertising, several Peugeot dealers have told AM.
Cheshire-based Bells Group has gone into administration after the business ceased trading in June.
Ford Retail Group is billing the newly opened £3m Polar Ford Warrington showroom and servicing site as one its biggest ever investments.
Research by used car specialist Network Q has identified a honeymoon period of blissful ownership that lasts an average of nine months when buyers change cars.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has secured a £5m fleet order to supply 231 LT35 vans to logistics company Ryder plc.
ChryslerJeep dealer Belmont in Aberdeen invited customers to an off-road day on August 25 to mark the arrival of the new Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Renault has completed a deal with the Lawn Tennis Association that will allow Britain’s tennis professionals to choose from a selection of its new and used cars at a discount.
The British Lotus Elise has set a sales record in America for the Norfolk-based sportscar manufacturer.
BEN, the Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund, is holding a special ecumenical service at Coventry Cathedral on Sunday, September 11 to mark its centenary year.
More than 800 dealers have taken up the new seven-day free insurance product called Driveaway from Norwich Union Direct - and a total of 40,000 policies have been issued to their customers.
The Micra C+C, Nissan Sunderland’s newest model, has today begun rolling off the production line.
A new limited edition sport version of the Panda has gone on sale today.
Pentagon Group, which specializes in GM brands, has paid £1.5m for its first Peugeot dealership and wants to acquire or open more, says Trevor Reeve, chairman.
Consumer magazine Which? Car has named the Toyota Yaris Verso as the UK’s most popular car in its annual awards. According to the publication, 92% of owners surveyed would recommend the mini MPV to a friend.
Motorsales of Harlow has added Subaru and Isuzu to its existing portfolio of new car franchises.
Ford says deliveries of new cars to its UK network have returned to normal following last week’s resolution of an industrial dispute at Ansa Logistics, its transport contractor.
Inchcape Retail has appointed Connor McCormack as its new finance director, replacing former group finance director Alan Ferguson.
Unipart Automotive is backing a new British Standards Institute (BSI) Kitemark scheme to raise standards in garages.
The future of Yes Car Credit hangs in the balance as parent company Provident Financial considers its options following its car loans business’ continued losses.
Independent multi-brand new car retailer CarShock is offering franchise opportunities.
ChryslerJeep spent more money on the launch of the Grand Cherokee than any other previous model. It’s a sign of things to come as the company prepares for a model onslaught and new brand (Dodge) in the UK.
Dave Coop will join SsangYong UK on October 3 as commercial director.
A new advice leaflet for consumers considering entering into hire purchase (HP) agreements has been published by the OFT.
