MoT testing stations are claiming that the new computerised MoT system is beset with problems which are putting their businesses at risk.
Car owners prefer independent garages to franchised dealer workshops. That’s according to the findings of a new survey by GIPA, the European market opinion survey company.
An independent garage owner who has twice been runner-up in the UK’s annual Top Technician competition, sponsored by ReMIT, has finally scooped the top prize. John Tinham, of John Tinham Motor Engineers in Chelmsford, was presented with the award and a £2,000 cash prize during a ceremony at Brands Hatch.
Filter supplier Sogefi is to take on a further 125 staff at its two South Wales plants, based in Llantrisant and Tredgar.
The RMI and the National Consumer Council (NCC) have denied reports that they are working together to launch a ‘Good Garage’ programme, which would replace the failed CarWise scheme.
A bright future exists for diesel cars in the UK – but old perceptions among used car buyers continue to put the brakes on its full potential in the used market.
Land Rover has been targeted by Greenpeace activists again, with the group this time disrupting seven of its dealerships on Saturday, after the environmental group vowed a summer protest on gas-guzzling 4x4s.
Drivers could pay up to £1.34 a mile in "pay-as-you go" road charges under new Government plans.
Renault’s new 2.0-litre Clio Renaultsport 182 Trophy is to make its world debut at this year’s Canary Wharf Motorexpo from June 13-19.
Volkswagen has issued the first pictures of the new Passat estate, ahead of its launch in the UK in November.
Sainsbury’s Bank is to launch a multi-million pound campaign to help highlight its insurance cover, after the supermarket chain said that competition in the car insurance marketplace had never been greater.
MG Rover dealers, owed £48m in bonuses and other payments by the failed manufacturer, were this week handed a £25m fund enabling them to offer a 15% discount to clear remaining stock.
Mercedes’ new C-class promises better performance to take fight to BMW 3-series
Lotus has confirmed it is to build a new version of its Esprit outside the UK, but insists its manufacturing plant in Norfolk has a long-term future.
Do you want the good news or the bad news first? That was the question for analysts as Caffyns delivered its annual results to March. The group was able to provide both in near-perfect balance.
Vauxhall is considering making permanent its ‘Million Miles’ extended retail test drive programme, which helped capture market leadership in April and raised public perceptions of the brand and its products.
Vehicle fraud detection service Carwatch UK is launching into the motor trade with a vehicle provenance check from 99p, a service it claims could save dealers that carry out around 500 checks a year more than £1,000.
Volkswagen has been forced to turn away customers wishing to buy an extended warranty after their standard three-year cover has elapsed – because the company has not yet gained authorisation to sell insurance-based products from the Financial Services Authority.
Danish-based Autorola Car auctions has signed up 1,000 dealers to its online service since launching in March.
IM Group is aiming to increase sales of parts and accessories across all its Daihatsu, Isuzu and Subaru retailers in the UK, in order to boost dealer profits and its own revenues.
Three sales executives have become the first dealership staff to achieve the highest level in the Ford Masters Employee Development Programme.
The UK outgunned Mitsubishi’s global performance after retailers enjoyed a record 2004 for cars and LCV sales.
Recruitment consultant David Southgate has aligned himself with a new prestige car rental business which is being promoted as a sales incentives tool for dealership staff.
Convertible vehicle sales hit a record high in May, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders figures.
FPS, the warehouse distributor to the independent aftermarket, has appointed Jeff Oakley as its new operations manager for the South.
The DTI is facing the prospect of an investigation into its failed attempt to save MG Rover.
Bridgestone, the tyre manufacturer, has announced its interest in acquiring Kwik-Fit, the car repair chain.
The quality of relationships between fleet operators and vehicle manufacturers is improving, according to a new survey.
Renault has launched two new special editions of its Modus.
Proton dealers, increasingly concerned about a continuing sales slump after being assured of a major revival for the past two years, will meet UK managing director Brian Collier on June 22.
