The premiums being paid for used diesel-powered prestige-badge cars over petrol-engined equivalents are actually still on the increase, according to Glass’s.
Renault has posted an 8.9% increase in third quarter sales, which was stronger than analysts had expected.
The Swedish government has agreed to give financial support to Saab to enable parent General Motors achieve its plan to combine Saab 9-3 and Opel Vectra assembly at a single site instead of at both Rüsselsheim and Trollhättan.
Volkswagen earnings have nearly halved so far this year, with the blame put on intense competition, high oil prices and the weak dollar.
Fiat Auto has today reported an 11% increase in third quarter sales to €4.5 billion (£3.1 billion) -compared with the same period last year - and cut its operating loss 18% to €270 million (£188 million).
MG Rover has posted an annual pretax loss of £77 million as vehicle sales continue to decline amid tough competition.
Volkswagen and Proton have agreed to enter into a long-term strategic partnership.
A Coventry based automotive manufacturing firm which provides parts for MG Rover, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin and Bentley, looks set to axe up to 100 jobs.
Jaguar’s chief executive told a Government minister it was more expensive for Ford to close the historic Brown's Lane plant than to keep it open, it emerged this week.
Aston Martin officially opened its dedicated engine plant in Cologne at a ceremony today.
The new managing director of International Motors Group has outlined plans to import a Chinese car into the UK market - and also ruled out the possibility of a diesel engine in the Subaru range.
Waste disposal cost growth is set to push up vehicle repairer labour rates and businesses will need to make costing more transparent to consumers as a result, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI).
Nissan’s strategy of changing its fleet sales mix has helped it improve residual values during 2004.
A third of young motorists - aged 17-20 - opt for a car on the basis of what it looks like, while only 7% make a choice based on running costs and insurance costs, a survey from RAC Insure and driving school BSM has found.
Honda Motor Company, Japan's third biggest automaker, reported today that its profit fell 7.5% in its second fiscal quarter, saying the strong yen hurt its earnings even though its revenue rose.
China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC) will sign a final contract this week to take over South Korean automaker Ssangyong Motor.
The People's Web, a new low-cost service enabling UK companies and individuals to buy and sell products and services through personalized internet accounts, launches today to the automotive sector.
Science and Innovation Minister Lord Sainsbury has announced the membership of the new Department of Trade and Industry body designed to drive UK technology and innovation.
A Ferrari Enzo, one of the world's most desirable and rarest cars, has became the most expensive ever sold on eBay Motors in Europe.
Three quarters of motorists feel more vulnerable today than they did five years ago, with many fearing they could become a victim of car crime or road rage.
Honda Motor Company has set a worldwide production record for the first half of the financial year.
DaimlerChrysler has extended the test phase to be undergone by new models, to combat a recent increase in electronic warranty faults associated with new technology.
Inchcape executive director Graeme Potts has increased his stake in the company, paying £44,610 for 3,000 shares at 1487p.
Honda’s compact MPV will be launched on November 16 with Easy Care Option, a prepaid five-year service and three-year insurance package.
Nissan has unveiled the new prototype vehicle that fitted with a multimedia platform capable of showing up to four moving images at once on an onboard screen.
Mazda Motors UK has entered a new agreement to manage the distribution of Mazda vehicles in Cyprus in partnership with local distributor A. Stephanides and Sons.
GM Daewoo is promoting its price cutting parts programme with a promotional brochure and publicity campaign.
Honda has developed an ‘Intelligent Night Vision’ system, which Honda says could cut night time pedestrian casualties.
The Office of Fair Trading is pressing manufacturers to comply with laws that require transparency on the issue of pre-registered cars.
First details and pictures of the new BMW 3-series.
