Audatex, supplier of vehicle damage estimating systems, has announced a re-shape and expansion of its insurer services team.
Glass's Information Services' bodyshop and insurance division has appointed three sales managers to support its BodyMaster and Glassmatix III brands and enhance its coverage of the UK bodyshop network.
Auction prices from BCA, Manheim and Premier Motorauctions.
Plans for a new British sports car to challenge the successful Porsche Boxster model are expected to get the green light this autumn.
Motorcycle enthusiasts who are taking to the road, pushing registrations for January 2001 up 41% year-on-year, from 6,692 units in January 2000 to 9,438 in the same month of 2001, are being warned of the 'sting' from insurance companies.
##GM--left## The first benefits of General Motors' alliance with Fiat on powertrain developments will be the use of Italian-manufactured diesel engines in 2003 in either the Vauxhall Corsa or Astra. The GM-Fiat alliance in the areas of powertrain and purchasing was announced last year and is now becoming operational.
##Digital Dealer Fair--right## The spring Digital Dealer Fair is designed to provide you with the opportunity to see first hand the products and systems available as well as hear specialist speakers discuss the key issues you face now and in the future, whether you are selling to businesses or to consumers.
New car registrations rose 7.3% in February to 79,151 units and year-to-date figures were up 3.2% to 267,059 units.
The motor industry has largely welcomed Chancellor Gordon Brown's budget and in particular measures that leading figures say will maintain economic stability.
Brand values coupled with the ability to deliver customer service and value for money will become increasingly important in the battle for business. Volkswagen UK director Paul Willis (right) has outlined the goals for the company as it pursues its bid to achieve 180,000 car sales in the UK within the next three to four years.
Ford and Vauxhall are in talks with a media executive on a deal that would provide consumers with cars at no cost in a new scheme set to be brought to the UK from the US. While free to use, the cars will, however, be covered in advertisements.
The Mahle Group has appointed a new boss to lead its UK operation, which incorporates engine components alongside filter systems.
Fiat Auto (UK) has appointed a new fleet director, Richard Hogarth. He takes over from Rob Hatfield, who has been appointed CV and used car director.
Toshio Ishino, president of Honda (UK) and Honda Motor Europe-UK has died, the company announced today.
Toyota Motor Corps plans to increase output from its UK engine plant by 40% this year.
The new Fiat Doblo Cargo van is now on sale in the UK as successor to the Fiorino van.
##Saab badge--left## Radical restructuring of the way Saab sells cars is being developed with the unveiling of 'Saab Unlimited' which will launch in the UK later this year.
Ford and Mazda have decided to build their new small cars in Valencia, Spain, and pointed the way to future collaborative projects.
MG Rover has said it would welcome closer ties with Land Rover on research and development projects.
The decline in residual values and heavy investment in its e-commerce business Autobytel, led to a dramatic fall in Inchcape's UK profits in the 2000 fiscal year – but the group remains committed to its web operation despite recent calls from a major shareholder to sell.
Van man has been accused of being a snob when it comes to the new plate change system threatening the resale value of LCVs from regions with a bad reputation for care and maintainance.
A conference for senior managers in the motor industry organised by Sewells on March 28, 2001 at the National Motorcyle Museum, Birmingham.
Further reductions in transaction prices – created by consumer demand – will put extra downward pressure on used car prices, said Glass's managing editor Adrian Rushmore.
Parkers.co.uk, the leading consumer automotive site, has announced its latest ABC Electronic audit figures for January 2001 which show the website has 289,000 unique users and page impressions topped 4.65 million.
The latest auction prices from BCA, Manheim, Cars Direct and Premier Motorauctions,
Rolls-Royce and Bentley are to use the internet to train dealership employees. The new 'e-Academy' is expected to start this month.
Dixon Motors has increased its Nissan representation to eight dealers after securing the franchise in Sheffield to become England's largest Nissan representative.
General Motors is said to be planning to invest up to £350m a year in Saab Automobile in a push to double volumes – while Ford says it plans to cut European expenditure by £1.5 billion.
Total Eurekar has announced a £15m turnover since launching its Totalise online car retail business in October.
General Motors has laid out a £40m proposal to develop an internet site that will allow rival carmakers to sell cars alongside those of GM dealers. The site – likely to be called Autocentric.com – will be tested in a US city within six months.
