BMW GB has announced the latest in-car technology that enables the owner of a BMW 5 Series to keep a watchful eye on their house – even if they are hundreds of miles away.
DaimlerChrysler has stuck to its forecast for 2004 sales growth at the prestigious Mercedes Car Group, even though sales at its flagship auto division fell in August for the seventh month this year.
The automotive components sector will be the main focus of the next SMMT e-Business Seminar, which takes place on October 20 at Warwick University.
New car registrations in Scotland in August 2004 totalled 6,118 units - a fall of 12.16% on the same month last year (6,965 units).
Phoenix Venture Holdings, MG Rover group’s holding company, is planning to make cuts of £100m and return to month-by-month profitability next year.
Following discussions with the FSA, the Body Repair Industry Campaign (BRIC) has issued a new document summarising the legal obligations of repairers under the financial regulations that take effect from 14 January 2005.
The decline in western European dealer sales and service outlets has accelerated since the adoption of the current block exemption regulation.
Johnsons Cars has bought its first Volkswagen dealership.
Comma is running an autumn-into-winter promotion for workshops on its professional trade oils.
Vauxhall has overtaken its main rival to become the best selling automotive brand in the UK, taking 15% of UK car registrations last month.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has today unveiled its new Stop & Start system, which automatically turns off a car’s engine when it comes to a standstill.
Seven out of 10 motorists are running the risk of impaired visibility by driving with an empty windscreen washer bottle, according to new data from Comma, the car care product company.
Honda has lent out its NSX to Avon and Somerset police at an exhibition at Weston Wheels, the country's only modified car show organised by enthusiasts and supported by both the police and local authorities.
MG Rover is reportedly planning to source common rail diesel engines from India.
August saw a cooling in the new car market as buyers held off purchasing until September and the plate change.
A total of 5.34 million people intend to buy a car between now and January 2005, spending £42.2 billion or on average £7,900 each, findings from the latest Sainsbury’s Bank Car Buying Index, which tracks the number of people planning to purchase a vehicle on a six monthly basis, reveals.
Japanese manufacturers top a survey on car reliability in a new poll conducted by the Consumers Association's.
Emmox Ltd’s Carcost system, the car cost analyser, has indicated that the new Škoda Octavia will be the cheapest model to run among its immediate competitors.
A consultation looking into the future of consumers’ right to end hire purchase and conditional sale agreements has been launched by the Department of Trade and Industry.
Volkswagen has built a prototype hybrid Touran, coupling its 1.6 FSI petrol engine to a 13.6hp electric motor.
A Mercedes Benz which for years was kept in a farm building has become the second most expensive car in the world after it sold for 4.1 million pounds.
A revolutionary concept in vehicle design and engineering was announced this morning by a new entrant to motor manufacturing, the Connaught Motor Company. It has revealed its first project, the Type-D sports coupé.
Automotive industry intelligence provider JATO Dynamics has appointed a new global sales and marketing director, Chris Franklin.
Plans to liberalise the €10bn (£6.8bn) European car parts market designed to cut consumers’ repair bills, look set to be approved by the European Commission this month.
Disabled workers at Remploy Automotive have opened the doors to new business after winning a quality award.
Small firms working in Britain’s automotive business could hold the answers to skills training, according to the Automotive Academy.
The Jaguar X-Type Estate was voted the overall 'Car of the Year 2004' by UKTV People viewers, during the live final on August 30.
Speed awareness courses should be offered to habitual offenders and motorists caught doing high speeds as well as first time and low level offenders, according to the RAC Foundation.
National Car Rental hears many valid reasons for cars being returned late or damaged. However, some of the reasons offered in the past year defy explanation.
The UK has overtaken the USA as Audi's biggest export market.
