Audi has announced more details about its new SUV model, the Q7.
Ford has announced the addition of a new Euro IV emissions compatible version of the 2.2-litre, 153bhp Duratorq TDCi engine for its Mondeo model.
Visteon Corporation, the automotive supplier, is to build a new factory in Dubnica, Slovak Republic, dedicated to supporting Kia.
The Department of Transport (DfT) is to test vehicle number plates containing RFD (Radio Frequency Identification) tags that can send VIN number data to readers more than 100m away, according to US publication Transport Communications.
Renault has revealed prices for its new Clio, which will be available from October 15.
Honda has announced pricing for its FR-V diesel, on sale from September 1.
Insurer Norwich Union is closing two RAC call centres as part of its long-term plans to axe 1,700 jobs in the newly-merged group.
Just Car Clinics Group will be announcing its interim results for the six months to June 30 on September 12.
Fleet demand for the new Passat estate could outstrip supply within weeks of the car’s launch in Britain, according to Volkswagen.
Marshall Motor Group has secured the Ford franchise for Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds and Kings Lynn.
Motorists travelling on a Friday between 4pm and 7pm on busy motorways are more likely to be killed or seriously injured and should be prepared for longer delays as this is the most dangerous and congested time to be on the roads, according to the RAC Foundation.
Audi is holding an A4 Cabriolet summer sale.
VW’s Beetle is due a makeover in September hence a three-year, £199-a-month PCP deal for entry-level hatches and cabriolets.
Nissan’s comprehensively-refreshed Micra benefits from a variety of third quarter incentives.
Alfa’s svelte 156 will be succeeded by the chunkier 159 next January, so to maintain showroom interest the 1.6-litre, 120bhp TS qualifies for 42-month PCP with a 4% APR
With the deletion of the 2.0-litre petrol model, Jaguar’s X-type entry-level car is now the diesel equivalent 2.0-litre D.
Citroen continues to pile on the offers with a combination of cashbacks, zero % HP and no deposit PCPs at 5% or 9.9% APR.
Mercedes-Benz Charterway is offering contract purchase or operating lease customers for plus-3.5 tonne Sprinter vans the incentive of a free, five-year (110,000km or 68,000ml) integrated service package, including MoTs, worth £395 plus VAT.
Tony Radford, general manager of Speeds ChryslerJeep of Nottingham, emerged as the winner of Black Horse’s football fantasy league premiership incentive competition, having made the most of the nominal £50m available for his virtual team.
Barry Willson, GMAC UK brand manager, and three colleagues recently conquered Ben Nevis, Helvellyn, Snowdon and Carantouhill to raise £6,400 for charity in the annual four peaks’ challenge involving the highest mountains in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland.
Drivers could be fined for leaving their engines running — even if they remain in the vehicle — under a new proposal from a local authority.
Carter & Carter Group, the provider of outsourced support services and learning solutions, has announced the acquisition of Assa Training & Learning Limited.
Mazda Motor Europe has announced its third quarter sales results, with 166,957 units sold.
Fiat Auto UK is introducing a three year cover package for customers of its new Croma, which goes on sale this Saturday.
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The ReMIT Centre for Technical Excellence in Croydon is hosting a free half-day awareness event for bodyshop paint sprayers.
A new version of CAP for Windows is released in September, with new features designed to boost dealer profitability.
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Mazda Motors UK has signed agreements with selected paint suppliers for its approved bodyshops.
