Most of the world's largest automotive suppliers have no plans to trade and exchange information on-line.
E-com Multi, the automotive business-to-business e-commerce solutions provider, has launched Ecom Auto Auctions to ease the used car buying and selling process between dealers, manufacturers and fleets.
Former Dixon Motors executive director Andy Teale has formed a business partnership to supply computer software to the finance, insurance and retail motor sectors.
A new Ford dealer group has been launched out of the remains of the former Hancock Southern network, operated by the HMG Group until it went into receivership in March.
DCS Automedia, the e-business division of IT solutions provider DCS Automotive, has launched a new version of its web control centre, xCenta, designed specifically for the automotive sector.
Chester car dealership Rybrook is taking its expertise to the classroom with the introduction of a work experience programme.
Former Capital Bank executives on Tuesday launched the Funding Corporation with £115m of investment, including £25m from Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu importer IM Group.
New car registrations rose by 7% in April, driven by strong demand in the private sector helping to fuel seven successive months of growth in the new car market.
Used vehicle vendors who refuse to acknowledge the present slump in residual values and adjust their prices accordingly are threatening to stifle the market.
Vehicle remarketers GRS has accused dealers of failing to recognise the profit potential in LCV sales and claims its offering is breaking a 'stranglehold' on the commercial market.
New car prices fell an average of 8.7% in March, according to the latest car price index from Alliance & Leicester.
The Sytner Group has reported a fall in pre-tax profits in its preliminary results for the 14 months to February 28, 2001.
Daewoo Cars UK has confirmed it is to set up a network of franchised dealers.
Volkswagen Financial Services has launched two GAP insurance schemes, designed to protect car buyers against financial loss if their vehicle is stolen or written-off.
Daewoo Cars UK will not be fielding a candidate in the forthcoming General Election claiming the PR stunt was a distraction from what it should be doing – selling cars.
Polar Motor Holdings has bought the HMG Group's Hancock Southern Ford businesses in the Woodford territory, with centres in Walthamstow, Woodford, South Woodford, Chigwell and Staines.
Mercedes-Benz dealers rebelling against DaimlerChrysler's decision to terminate their contracts at the end of this year will be liable to pay the the company's costs if their High Court action fails.
The motor trading subsidiary of the Ilkeston Co-operative Society, is to be re-branded as the 'Co-op Motor Group' from 1st June, 2001.
Mitsubishi Motors UK has opened a new dealership, Humming Bird Mitsubishi in St Albans. This new appointment in Hertfordshire will serve an area covering Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield, Harpenden and, of course, St Albans.
Sytner Group today launches its customer relationship management initiative, a customer contact centre, known as SC3, comprising a new consumer website, a centre in Coventry to manage e-mail and telephone enquiries and a private intranet for Sytner dealerships.
MG Rover has refuted suggestions that Daewoo Cars UK will be targeting its dealerships as it moves to establish a franchised network.
Nissan is seeking the views of key fleet customers and contract hire companies at an exclusive preview at this week's Fleet Show of the new Primera.
Manufacturers are not waiting in the wings to copy DaimlerChrysler's actions to wrest control of its Mercedes-Benz retail operations from dealers.
The Ryland Group is confident its Mercedes-Benz network will grow “modestly”, but with increased profit potential despite the near-certain loss of its outlet in Manchester.
Mercedes-Benz dealers have succeeded in getting an early court hearing in their battle to force DaimlerChrysler to withdraw its contract termination notices.
The safety and reliability of work by body repairers faces being compromised by insurers' instransigence, according to the RMI.
Daewoo Cars UK is believed to be close to deciding to change its policy of owned stores and seek a network of franchised dealers.
Smart has temporarily cut £600 off its Smart & Pulse derivative by offering 250 as a “limited edition' with the same specification. The special price is £6,995.
DaimlerChrysler UK was this week expected to make a new offer to its Mercedes dealers who are fighting a one-year notice of contract termination. DCUK this month issued a two-year notice while saying the original remained in place.
DAVID EVANS, Retail Motor Industry Federation chief executive, expects Block Exemption to be revised, not scrapped, but warns the timetable is tight.
