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Van manufacturer LDV has joined the debate on the future shape of Block Exemption. Chief executive Allan Amey has warned that a break up of the existing franchise system will not mean greater consumer benefits, calling this belief a “misconception”.

Pinewood, the dealer management systems supplier, is enjoying booming sales this year, despite not yet releasing its internet module.

CD Bramall's website – www.cdbramall.co.uk – has become the first motor industry internet site to receive the Plain English Campaign's 'internet crystal mark'. It is an early sign that the industry is keen to make moves that build customer confidence online.

Audi has gained its largest ever slice of the European market in the year to September and is heading for its sixth record year of growth in succession.

Ford Motor Company has reported third quarter losses of $502m (£346m).

GRS is celebrating the launch today of its improved websie with the exclusive online auction of a Vauxhall VX220.

"If you want to convert high percentages - forget about Cap clean figures - cars will sell on their merits": Andrew Shepherd, Manheim senior group auctioneer, on the market in the wake of the terrorist attacks in the US and Afghanistan bombing campaign.

Pendragon is to acquire Ford's share in the Stripestar joint venture, it was announced this morning.

Leicester-based Sytner Group has reported a pre-tax profit rise of 29% for the first half of the financial year - and announced two acquisitions.

Showroom4cars.com's business development manager Tony Butterfield examines the future of internet car retailing

A new Mitsubishi dealership, SMC Mitsubishi, opens this week in Hillingdon.

Daewoo Cars is to run down its operations at 16 support centres in Halfords stores this month.

BCA's Walsall centre held a sale dedicated to Lloyds TSB's remarketing team that saw nearly 400 vehicles on sale.

Ed Coupland has been appointed as corporate accounts director of Inchcape UK.

Members of the Motor Vehicle Repairers Association is appealing for its members to voice their concerns about the proposed introduction of a computerised MoT.

Co-Op Motor Group's Pride Park site, Derby, is to become the first in the UK to receive Seat's new branding, including updated signage incorporating its new logo and colour scheme.

Jac Nasser is said to be on the brink of being ousted from his position as chief executive of Ford Motor Company.

The annual growth of UK's car parc looks set to reach 3%, boosted by the healthy September new car registrations and the likelihood of 2001 being among the best years for the automotive market.

New car retaiiler Showroom4cars.com is looking to establish a networl of 'bricks and mortar' car showrooms located at key sites in Yorkshire, Derbyshire and throughout the North of England.

Used car buyers are being put off purchasing online by overly complicated websites, according to research by stock locator CarsAlive.

Mazda is aiming to turn around its ailing sales performance with a new range of models and engines that will see it achieve 40,000 registrations a year by 2005.

Land Rover, in conjunction with Royal & Sun Alliance has announced the launch of a new Land Rover Motor Insurance scheme for UK customers.

Lotus suffered a £42.6m pre-tax loss last year due to production difficulties and restructuring costs.

Mitsubishi has sold more new vehicles this year than throughout 2000.

Manheim Auctions has appointed a new auction centre manager at its Birmingham site.

The results of the latest auctions by BCA, Brightwells, Manheim and Motorauctions Leeds.

Honda has launched an aftersales direct marketing campaign aimed at boosting its dealers' aftersales' business.

Ten manufacturers have signed up for next year's Canary Wharf Motorexpo 2002 – taking place June 9-15.

Total European new car registrations rose 3.1% last month, mostly thanks to growth in the UK.

Experian has launched Data Capture, a new product designed to keep manufacturers and the motor trade better informed about buying trends.