The budget model in the Ford-Volkswagen-Seat people carrier project is probably the best all-round package. It gets the same airy, versatile interiors as the Sharan and Galaxy, yet has more equipment and lower list prices.
Car sales might still be rising, but it doesn’t mean dealers will be buying that second villa in Marbella. The September new registration isn’t as popular as the March one, which means less new cars sold, less part-exchanges and less used stock to make some extra cash on
General Motors is set to reveal details of a reorganisation plan for its loss-making European operations this week, Reuters reports this morning, which is predicted to see the loss of thousands of jobs.
WDS, the aftermarket parts distributor, has announced that after a first year of trading, it has added XL and Kilen to its portfolio.
Renault’s Modus has taken 3,500 orders since appearing in showrooms a month ago and the initial sales target of 5,000 units covering the last four months of the year is set to be beaten ahead of time.
Chrysler UK will launch the new 2005 Dodge SRT-10 supercar in the UK in November.
Volvo is to unveil its 3CC prototype to the public for the first time at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Shanghai, 12-14 October.
Motorcarloans.com – has launched a new book which promises to show the tips and tricks motorists can use to ensure they get the best deal when buying, leasing, renting or financing a new or used car.
A major survey of more than 100,000 used cars aims to quash fears that the market is being flooded with diesels.
The AA is to cut 1,300 jobs across the UK, representing 10% of its workforce.
The 100,000th Mazda RX-8 has rolled off the Ujina final assembly in Japan.
Toyota GB is celebrating a record September sales month with 22,333 sales and a market share of 5.18%, beating the previous record of 22,309 vehicles set in March.
Volkswagen and Audi are understood to be splitting their franchises to prevent dealer groups from operating both in the same region.
Honda IMA drivers, whose numbers are approaching 2,000, are enjoying motoring costs from over a decade ago.
Jaguar’s make-or-break XK8 Mk II is undergoing trials at the Nurburgring, as development intensifies ahead of the sports coupe’s launch in early 2006.
Retailers will face prosecution this month if they fail to adapt showrooms for disabled people.
Guidance to motor dealers preparing to lodge applications for consumer credit licences has been issued by the Office of Fair Trading, following a spate of recent refusals.
Paul Willis, Volkswagen UK director, has rejected outright the suggestion that retailers are no longer allowed to represent both VW and Audi in the same area.
Renault UK and its dealers will split the cost of incorporating a modernised version of the brand’s logo in their external and internal signage. The new look was chosen after a study suggested it was “more readable and contemporary”.
Nissan has already begun recruiting additional manufacturing staff for its Sunderland plant in preparation for production of a new mini-MPV named the Tone, which will go on sale in spring 2006.
Lind Automotive Group is to invest £8m in a flagship BMW and Mini dealership premises on the outskirts of Norwich, into which it will move its existing operation from Ber Street next summer.
Rotating electrics manufacturer, Lucas SRE has gone into administration, just 12 months after it was founded. The company, which laid off around 100 this summer, has 45 remaining employees.
The AA has announced today it is closing or selling its 122 service centres.
Volkswagen has confirmed prices for the new Golf GTI, which made its world debut recently at the Paris Motor Show.
Citroën’s first online auction conducted by BCA linked the company’s network of approved used car dealers to a physical auction, saw 120 cars from across the range achieve a 100% sale conversion, and record prices averaging 114% of CAP Clean.
The world’s largest Audi retail venue is set to become a new Scottish landmark when it officially opens for business in Glasgow on October 11.
Lookers has launched a new accident repair centre academy that could set the benchmark for apprentice training within the industry.
Mazda has launched an Obsolete Parts Programme which will enable dealers to offer their slowest moving parts for re-sale via a national clearance centre.
Greater clarity of block exemption rules is needed before aftermarket businesses will be able to take advantage.
Grimsby-based motor factor BCS Carmen Ltd has gone into administration. The £500,000 turnover company, which delivered across throughout north Lincolnshire, has been forced to make its nine employees redundant as it no longer has funds to pay them.
