Vauxhall dealers are welcoming the promotion of Bill Parfitt following the departure from Luton headquarters of Kevin Wale, the manufacturer’s former chairman and managing director, who this week took control of the GM China Group.
The Office of Fair Trading continues to keep a close watch on motor retail.
A company that provides digital television networks for airports, bus stations and universities this week launched Motorvu TV, a commercial service for car manufacturers and their franchised dealers.
This year has seen a steady rather than spectacular start to both the new and used car market, but with the consumer still king in the industry demand is still high for quality nearly-new cars.
Renault is planning a major expansion of its aftersales network in the UK as it looks to raise retention service levels on sub 10-year-old cars from 43% nearer to the European average of 60%.
Delegates attending the management development workshops on Day 2 of autoretailing 05 will be able to construct their own individual learning programmes.
New technology is changing the way dealerships manage their sales teams and interact with customers.
Two globally successful retailers will share the secrets of their success at the first day of the two-day autoretailing 05 strategy conference in Birmingham on June 22.
HR Owen has announced that it expects to post a first-half loss after falling consumer confidence.
Toyota has recalled 880,000 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and pick-up trucks worldwide because of problems with the front suspension.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has appointed Roger Putnam, chairman of Ford of Britain, as its next president.
General Motors is entering a joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) to help the Chinese company develop its own brand of cars to market globally.
Proton has launched an updated version of its Impian 4-door saloon model.
ADR Accident Repair Centres, the independent bodyshop group, has acquired the Gordon Heliwell bodyshop in Pontefract.
Vauxhall is consolidating on the success of the new-shape Astra with a series of model changes and an increasing focus on new designs and bodystyles.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has welcomed the announcement of the Governments third term plans, saying it “will be doing a great favour to UK business by reducing red tape”.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published Motor Industry Facts - 2005, the pocket-sized guide to facts and figures for the UK automotive sector.
Chevrolet has announced that the new Lacetti Sport Station Wagon and the Kalos Sport will be added to its current line-up.
Mazda Motor Europe has announced sales volumes of nearly 26,000 units in April and a projected market share of 1.7%.
Ford has launched a new competition in Britain, where taking a picture of a Ford could win you a new Ford Fiesta ST.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has appointed Gary Elliott to the new role of head of marketing and communication.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is banking on the return to London after 28 years and lower costs for exhibitors and visitors to secure the future of the British International Motor Show.
MG Rover has failed to agree whether to accept a rescue package offered by HBOS’s car finance arm, Capital Bank.
Land Rover may have lost about £1.8m, after Greenpeace protesters halted the production of 40 vehicles yesterday morning.
Subaru is offering a Prodrive performance pack on its Forester 2.5 XT model, boosting power to 253bhp.
Co-operative Insurance Society Limited (CIS) has appointed RAC Auto Windscreens as its preferred supplier for automotive glass repair and replacement.
Honda has announced that its FR-V model will now be available with i-CTDi engine technology.
Dealers at Mazda have been tailoring their services towards fleets as the importance of corporate customers grows, but there is still plenty of work to be done, according to Pumfrey.
Skoda is ready to launch an expanded network of business centres as part of a major drive to win more British fleet customers.<P>
The growth in diesel registrations since 2000/01 has left many automotive businesses exposed to the future prospects of diesel in the used car market.
