A German media report says the exercise of DaimlerChrysler's option to increase its stake in Hyundai would be seen as hostile action in Korea.
It is an offence to use a hand-held mobile phone when driving as of today, 1 December. Commenting as the new ban came into force.
New laws to prevent discrimination in the workplace on grounds of sexual orientation or religion come into force this week. The Sexual Orientation regulations become law in Great Britain today, 1 December and the Religion or Belief regulations tomorrow, 2 December.
EU ministers have set a new minimum motor insurance amount for personal injuries of one million euros per victim, plus an option for Member States to apply a minimum amount of €5 million per accident, as requested by the European Parliament.
The new-look Black Book is unveiled with the December 2003 edition, which features more than 600,000 used car prices, over 300 extra pages to accommodate more data, a radically redesigned layout for ease of use and details on more than 20,000 used car derivatives.
Euro NCAP has announced crash test results for the Renault Scenic and VW's Touran, both achieving five stars for occupant protection.
Franchised dealers refusing to carry out repairs on new cars covered by independent warranties could leave thousands of motorists 'high and dry', says Warranty Direct.
Service technicians are leaving their jobs at a relatively early age while fewer apprentices are coming into the industry to replace them.
Vauxhall chairman Kevin Wale is calling on the Government and European Union to simplify its rules and regulations to allow British carmakers to compete on an international stage.
Car manufacturing in the UK will come under the spotlight next year after Government ministers announced plans to launch an official inquiry.
Retailers face growing confusion after Customs and Excise announced changes to the way it handles claims for overpaid VAT on car demonstrators. Analysts say changes were sparked after Customs was swamped by “inflated” applications from dealers – some were attempting to claim more than their annual turnover.
MG Rover has been approached by a sizeable number of garages seeking to become official service and repair agents following the recent changes to block exemption, according to company sources.
Despite a new-look European management and a series of well-received new models, Ford Motor Company has not yet convinced two of the world's debt experts – Moody's and Standard and Poor's – that it has turned the corner.
Nissan is asking its retailers to spend tens of thousands of pounds on upgrading their showrooms. The Japanese carmaker says the move will help revamp its corporate image and boost sales.
Television personality and former rally driver Penny Mallory will host the prestigious AM Awards next year in Birmingham.
Motorpoint, one of the UK's largest car supermarkets with outlets in Burnley, Derby and Glasgow, is planning to open a fourth site to serve London and southern England.
Chris Oakham, Sewells consultant, explains whether bonuses affect the quality of work.
Within 10 years the majority of UK car owners will no longer be buying their cars – they'll be leasing them. That's the vision of BMW, which expects its rising finance penetration – last year 37 per cent; this year 41 per cent – to continue. Frank Munk, chief executive at BMW Group Financial Service GB, predicts that the UK will follow the example of the American market where drivers have no interest in owning their cars.
MG Rover is unlikely to survive another 10 years in its current form, Ford of Europe must restructure urgently, and General Motors will remain reluctant to make its relationship with Fiat any more formal.
Fiat's new Panda has been voted International Car of the Year for 2004 beating off six other shortlisted contenders to win the prestigious title.
DaimlerChrysler is looking at expanding its Grand Cherokee range with the launch of the next generation model late next year or early 2005.
A Japanese retail group has snapped up two dealer groups in London, propelling it into the AM100.
ChipsAway, the accident repair specialist, is planning to increase its network by 60 per cent in the next two years. The company, which specialises in small to medium accident repairs, wants to increase the number of UK franchisees from 300 to 500 by 2005.
Delphi has invested more than £4m in a new technical and training school in Warwick designed exclusively to develop service skills and professionalism across the automotive aftermarket.
Vauxhall has added a 120 new van part numbers to its Trade Club programme. It now has an inventory of more than 2100 aftermarket components.
Garages across the UK are being targeted in a Government crackdown on fly tipping that could see decision-makers face prosecution.
The Health and Safety Commission has published two public consultation documents on the proposed new Control of Vibration at Work Regulations.
Repairers are uniting to lobby the Government in a bid to have the MoT fee set in stone – without a fixed price they warn the vehicle test system will become a shambles.
Federal-Mogul, the global parts supplier, has taken a further step to rebuild its business with a major restructure that should see it emerge from Chapter 11 by June next year.
