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Honda has launched its new FR-V people carrier

PSA Peugeot Citroën has reported a continued sales growth for new vehicles sold in the first six months of 2004, with 1,743,000 units sold worldwide - a year-on-year increase of 3.2%

AA Tyre Fit – the AA’s mobile tyre fitting operation - has won the contract to supply replacement tyres to vehicle rental company easyCar

Seat will continue its

AA Tyre Fit – the AA’s mobile tyre fitting operation - has won the contract to supply replacement tyres to vehicle rental company easyCar

Reg Vardy has reported record profits for the last financial year.

The AA Motoring Trust has voiced its support to the 'pay-as-you-go' toll road the Government announced today - but only if the billions of pounds that motorists already pay in road and fuel tax are ring-fenced and reduced.

The June 2004 new car market was the second highest June on record with 239,077 registrations.

Renault has today announced worldwide sales growth of 6.5% for the first half of 2004, claiming a market share increase to 4.3%.

The Government has today announced plans to build a second toll motorway linking Birmingham and Manchester.

Glenvarigill Motor Group has sold its Porsche, Ferrari and Maserati dealerships to Sytner Group plc as part of its long-term strategy for restructuring the business to focus on fewer marques that will deliver growth.

The Government is being urged to give financial incentives to encourage consumers to drive more environmentally friendly cars.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has appointed Tim Tozer as President and CEO of its Amsterdam-based subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. (MME), effective September 1, 2004.

BMW has announced details of the forthcoming X3 two-litre diesel engined model. Available in standard and SE models, the X3 2.0d will be available in October 2004 priced from £26,175 OTR.

Toyota and Shell Gas and Power today launch a trial of Shell Gas to Liquids (GTL) Fuel in a fleet of 10 Toyota Avensis cars equipped with D-CAT emission reduction technology.

The trade value of an average three-year old used car has fallen by 5.2%, or £440, since the end of March, according to the latest quarterly Glass’s Car Market Index report

BMW has announced the introduction of the new 630i in UK, going on sale in September

Volkswagen has launched a number of enhancements to its Lupo, Polo, Golf, Bora, Beetle, Passat and Sharan ranges.

The UK is unaffected by the global recall by Honda, of 640,000 vehicles after suspected defects within transmission and fuel pump systems were spotted in tests. The move will cost the company an estimated $75m (£41m).

Seat UK has made changes to the line up and prices of its best-selling model, the Ibiza.

New insurance regulations coming into force next year are being used by some vehicle manufacturers as a way to increase control over motor retailers, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI).

Hyundai Motor Europe has announced sales of 30,750 units in June, an 18% increase year-on-year

Pendragon has increased the number of its Ferrari Maserati dealerships, with the opening of a new site at Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, a further satellite site at Hagley near Stourbridge and relocated its Stratstone showroom to a purpose-built facility in Manchester

The future, according to most European car manufacturers, is diesel. Audi, BMW, Mercedes and even Jaguar sell growing numbers of increasingly powerful diesel-engine models. However, Porsche will not be joining them

Mercedes-Benz of Bradford has now completed its showroom refurbishment after a six-month programme of improvements

A device which stops cars speeding is being tested by British drivers, according to reports.

That old dispute about internal work reared its ugly head during a dealer visit recently. So, should internal work carried out for the sales department be charged at retail or discounted? Should internal parts, and especially accessories, be discounted?

Netherlands-based Akzo Nobel subsidiary Nobilas has entered the UK market with the takeover of Aon’s accident management business in this country, including first notice of loss, call centre and repair management services

The Trading Standards Institute and HPI have jointly produced a Car Buyers’ Guide, which aims to give consumers the know-how to carry out basic checks on a vehicle’s history, servicing records, MoT tests and suitability before they buy. One of the key messages to buyers is to get an HPI Check carried out on any vehicle considered for purchase

Blue Bell Mini in Wilmslow, Cheshire, has completed work on what is believed to be the only ‘Barbie Pink’ Mini Cooper S in the country. The pink leather interior certainly seals its status as a one-off. The car was ordered by Blue Bell customer Janette Benson and converted by the dealership’s bodyshop.