Audi has reproduced a 1980s television commercial showing a ‘gravity defying’ Audi quattro saloon climbing the 47m Pitkävuori ski jump in Finland.
Denkale has opened its second Chevrolet site in the UK.
The Admiral Group motor insurer, which was floated on the stock market last September, has today reported a 30% increase in annual profit.
Motorists have been warned to expect petrol price rises after the cost of oil reached record levels on both sides of the Atlantic.
Nissan is to unveil its latest in a series of performance/youth concept vehicles following the Nissan Actic and AZEAL concepts at the New York International Auto Show.
Lookers has announced record results for the 12 months to December 31 2004.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has announced that approximately 850 jobs will be cut at its Ryton plant in Coventry.
John DeLorean, famous for his gull-wing sports car named after him, has died.
Autoliv, the airbag and seatbelt maker, has announced plans to close its plant in Havant, Hampshire, next March with the loss of 520 jobs.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has revealed that a planning loophole that had allowed dealer sites to become general retail outlets without the need for planning permission, is to be closed next month.
Mazda will unveil its Mazda MX-5 3rd Generation Limited Edition at the New York International Automobile Show, which runs from March 23 to April 3.
A TAKEOVER deal between the owner of Norwich Union and RAC could spark a chain reaction of changes throughout the industry.
Bonhams, the auction house, is to sell a single-owner collection of nine commemorative hand-built Aston Martin V8 models.
The police have gained new powers to seize cars used by so-called ‘boy racers’.
MG Rover is modifying all Rover 75 and MG ZT models to make them compatible with 95% of hands-free mobile telephone systems. Its dealers are also offering a range of compatible phones.
Alfa Romeo has revealed a ‘revival’ plan based on new products, ‘premium customer service and improved dealer training and growth in their numbers.
MG Rover suffered a 25% decline in European sales last month compared to February 2004, while Jaguar registrations tumbled by a fifth.
General Motors has issued a profit warning due to ‘tough competition’ and ‘low US sales’.
Michelin has reported financial improvements in its 2004 financial results.
Representatives from a cross-section of the UK motor industry are taking part in a trade mission to Russia, organised by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown has delivered a Budget of pre-election sweeteners in the run-up to Labour's bid for a third term in power.
Peugeot Citroen parent PSA is linked with more partners than Kate Moss. Engine deals with Ford and BMW, joint-developed vans and MPVs with Fiat.
BMW’s unmistakable X5 MkII has broken cover, for extreme cold weather testing.
GM wants to couple next year’s European relaunch of Cadillac with distribution of Hummer, and Pendragon is favourite to land the UK concession.
Whites Group this week exited vehicle retailing following protracted discussions with a number of suitors over a two-year period.
Malaysian car manufacturer Proton is claiming an industry ‘first’ by opening an automotive retail outlet at a Premiership football club.
County Garage Group, the Carlisle-based business operating Ford and Jaguar car dealerships, has reached an agreement in principle to sell the company.
Inchcape has begun the process of finding a new chief executive following the announcement that Peter Johnson will become its non-executive chairman next year when Sir John Egan, the present chairman, retires.
European Motor Holdings (EMH), No 17 in the AM100, has acquired the two Michael Powles Bentley dealerships in a £5.2m deal.
The family-owned ChryslerJeep dealer Cumbo almost swept the board at the recent Chrysler Jeep Academy Awards dinner.
