AM100-listed dealer group Hartwell has launched an online sales site, www.bestpricecar.com, offering new and used cars.
Automotive services group Inchcape says it is set to continue to grow this financial year, ahead of a close period beginning on Friday.
Renault pre-registered more cars than any other manufacturer by a wide margin in May, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
A national survey by fast-fit operator Hi-Q has revealed that many motorists wrongly believe that the warranty on their car will be invalid if they do not take the car for servicing to the manufacturer’s franchised dealer.
Peugeot's 1007 has become the highest scoring car ever in all classes for adult occupant protection in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests.
Toyota Motors has gone on the defensive against a potential political backlash in North America.
Motorists have been urged to ensure their next car is fitted with a stability control system, by the car-safety organisation Euro NCAP.
The Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders has urged the Government to turn to the motor industry during its presidency of G8 and the EU.
Maserati’s new concept car, the Pininfarina-designed 700bhp Birdcage 75th built in a collaboration with Motorola, has made its official driving debut.
Vauxhall has taken steps to meet an anticipated extra demand for diesel vehicles as drivers try to beat the deadline when they are no longer exempt from a 3% benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax penalty.
Renault has announced that Georges Douin, executive vice president, product and strategic planning and international operations, and a member of the Renault Group executive committee will retire from the company on Friday.
With an all-new model looming on the horizon, Mini has made some key changes to its current line up and has also raised prices.
Centurion Electronics today announced that Matt Savill, sales and marketing director, has resigned from the company board and left with immediate effect to pursue other business interests.
A car based closely on the Rover 75 is set to be the first passenger car to be sold under the Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation brand from late next year.
Thirteen British motor industry groups are among the top 100 biggest private companies in the UK.
Mazda has announced details of its new MX-5.
Kia has made price increases to its range and has launched a series of new derivatives, the Picanto S, Sorento XT and Sedona SE+.
Volvo has added its ‘clean inside and out’ concept that provides electronic climate control with an 'air quality system' and pollen filter, plus interiors designed to create an allergy-free interior - ideal for sufferers of asthma, hayfever or eczema.
Saab has announced that its four millionth car, a 9-3 SportWagon, has come off its Trollhättan assembly lines in Sweden.
Trade minister Alun Michael, has compared MG Rover’s demise to the foot and mouth crisis in 2000.
CVC Capital Partners has this afternoon announced it is to sell Kwik-Fit to Speedy 1 for £800m.
The cost of diesel could breach the £1 a litre level this year, the Petrol Retailers Association has warned.
Advance offers for the new Zafira range, which does not go on sale in the UK until July 23, have already reached 140% of the initial sales target set by Vauxhall.
New car prices have fallen by 10% in the past seven years.
Finance provided for new car purchases has grown by 8% this May by value, but contracted by 1% by volume compared to May last year.
A new course designed to help franchise dealers maximise car sales in the rapidly growing Motability market has been launched by Network Automotive.
Add-It, the automotive chemical and service products manufacturer, has appointed Darren Gill as its new northern business development manager.
Barlows plc has been appointed to redevelop a former cattle market site in Chester into an autopark.
A return to mixed use development could offer dealers a cost-effective route to opening new urban outlets or, in some cases, being able to afford to remain in existing inner city sites.
Ford is refusing to comment on speculation that a review of staffing levels outside the US will lead to job cuts in the UK.
