Driving in freezing conditions could become safer thanks to research at the University of Edinburgh into how we slip on ice.
General Motors Europe says it will shed 12,000 jobs over two years -- around a fifth of its workforce -- to cut €500m (£350m) from costs at the loss-making business.
Nissan and Mitsubishi may jointly develop a small city car.
One in eight vehicles has at least one illegal and potentially dangerous tyre, according to data from car care company motoreasy.
New car prices are on the rise again, and the greatest increases are to be found in the compact family hatchback sector (Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Renault Mégane).
Drivers with passengers on part of the M1 will be given their own motorway lane, the transport secretary, Alistair Darling, announced yesterday.
The Financial Services Authority has back-tracked on a statement issued yesterday claiming the motor industry is the most ill-prepared sector for new regulation on the sale of insurance and warranties from January 14, 2005.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has released regional new car registration figures for England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
General Motors says it cannot guarantee there will be no job losses, as it tries to bring its European unit back into profit.
Peugeot is enhancing its 607 range for 2005, with prices starting at £20,300 OTR.
Over three-hundred workers at the new Rolls-Royce factory at Goodwood near Chichester have won a negotiated pay deal.
Peugeot has announced the appointment of a new marketing director.
Calls by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to abolish outdated credit rules - which cost the industry £83 million a year - are receiving industry support.
Prices for Kia’s new Sportage have been announced.
Hyundai has exceeded the 34,000 sales mark for the first time ever, with still a month to go in 2004.
The motor industry has launched an Office of Fair Trading-backed scheme designed to ensure the customers can 'buy with confidence'.
MoT testers are being warned of the impact of the Road Safety Bill on their work converting cars to run on liquefied petroleum gas.
Former AA Tyre Fit general manager David Goodyear has emerged as managing director of Farmer Autocare, the fast-fit brand established by Kwik-Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer.
A franchised parts dealership agreement, believed to be the first of its kind, has been signed between Citroen and Euro Car Parts, an independent parts distributor.
Camberley Auto Factors has begun a trial scheme offering training and equipment to a small group of its independent garage customers in the south, in preparation for rolling out the programme to its remaining client base next year.
Tetrosyl group chief executive Peter Schofield has become the sole owner of the company following a private purchasing arrangement reached with other members of the Schofield family.
The spare parts business has always been a bit of an automotive Cinderella. But the current block exemption could shake up parts wholesaling, even though parts were mentioned in the regulation only in the context of the rights of OE suppliers distributing in the aftermarket, and when ‘equivalent quality’ parts could be fitted.
Changing the timing belt of a modern engine is leaving technicians at risk of costly repair bills should premature failure occur.
Welsh Labour MP Chris Ruane’s Vehicle Servicing Industry (Regulation) Bill calling for the manda-tory regulation and licensing of the motor vehicle servicing industry has had a parliamentary setback.
Royal & SunAlliance has sent shockwaves across the body repair and insurance industries after appointing two bodyshop networks as Dedicated Repair Centres (DRCs).
Mercedes’ 25-year-old Defender rival, the G-class, will finally be pensioned off in around a year.
Rolls-Royce has announced its third chairman in two years. Ian Robertson, currently managing director of BMW South Africa, will take up the role in February 2005.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the Finance & Leasing Association have made their views known in the DTI’s consultation on voluntary termination rights in respect of hire purchase agreements.
Independent finance provider Haydock Finance claims to have lost vehicles worth thousands of pounds following last week’s collapse of Lake District used retailer Westmorland Car Sales.
A £6.5m flagship outlet for Ferrari and Maserati has been established in Nottingham by the Graypaul group, part of Penske’s United Auto Group and which also has an outlet in Edinburgh.
