Richard Lawson Auto Logistics, the Dundee-based transport company that went into receivership last September, has been bought by Autocare Group for an undisclosed sum. The new owner plans to grow the fleet management side of the business.
SMMT chief executive Christopher Macgowan is calling for a more balanced EU approach to environmental and social issues to make the UK automotive industry more globally competitive.
Secondhand cars have reached historic levels of affordability according to a special analysis of Britain's largest database of used car trade transaction prices.
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) seems likely lose its biggest shareholder.
Citroen has introduced savings on diesel models throughout February and March, including up to £1,700 off the new C4 and £3,900 off all Xsara Picasso diesel models.
The new Alfa Romeo Brera is to make its world public debut at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show in March and will be due to go on sale by the end of the year.
Mazda will publicly reveal the third generation MX-5 roadster at the Geneva motor show.
Fiat and General Motors have still failed to reach agreement over whether GM will buy Fiat's car unit under its 'put' option.
Nissan has also announced that it will be unveiling a new SUV concept for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show, the Zaroot.
Citroen UK has seen its customer satisfaction index (CSI) jump 3.43% after the implementation of a new online sales training programme.
Proton is looking to add 35 dealers to its franchised network ahead of new product launches in 2005 and 2006.
New Fiat Auto UK boss Jose Antonio Garvia will refuse to revert to boosting volume through discounted deals with daily rental operators, despite the manufacturer’s poor sales performance last year.
Birmingham-based van and minibus maker LDV has launched a dealer and repairer recruitment drive on the back of its all-new Maxus van range.
GM will support the re-branding of Daewoo to Chevrolet with a national ‘road block’ newspaper and poster advertising campaign, starting this week.
North Lincolnshire used car supermarket Eddie Wright is looking to double its £20m turnover and open a second outlet during the next 12 months.
Infiniti, Nissan’s premium car division, is likely to be sold through a separate network of retail outlets when it comes to the UK in 2008.
Despite losses in Europe, Ford and General Motors made global profits in 2004 – thanks to contributions by financial services.
The continued roll-out of the block exemption rules pose challenges downstream for dealer groups.
Vehicle repair network ABS has been acquired by specialist insurance claims management group Aquilo plc.
Exxon-Mobil made a record $25.3bn (£13.4bn) profit on record turnover up 17% year on year to $298bn last year, as the rise in crude prices boosted sales and margins.
Joe Greenwell believes Jaguar can learn from the Land Rover experience.
GMAC financier Peter Phillips talks careers
BMW is expected this month to announce a major expansion of its Oxford Mini plant, involving an investment of about £150m and create hundreds of jobs.
Nissan Motor has announced today that it will invest £223 million at its Sunderland plant to build a new small vehicle there starting December 2006.
Fiat Auto SpA and Iran’s PIDF, (Pars Industrial Development Foundation) Company have announced a co-operation agreement to manufacture and distribute Fiat cars in Iran.
Motorists could be spending up to six times more than they have to on spare car parts according to new research from independent warranty provider, Warranty Direct.
Tony Noakes has been appointed to RAC Business Solutions as director, RAC Automotive Solutions (RACAMS) and RAC Warranty. In this newly created role he will be responsible for leading and growing both businesses.
Toyota Motor Europe has asked the European Automobile Manufacturers Association for membership.
Direct lenders are taking a larger slice of the finance market.
Many dealers find it difficult to conclude a sale when a deal which was originally proposed on a prime finance package is then only acceptable to sub-prime finance company.
