MG Rover has signed a preliminary agreement with First National Motor Finance, part of Abbey National, to provide consumer and dealer finance.
Ford boss Jac Nasser, speaking at the Detroit motor show, said it was "very unlikely" that the carmaker would ever build models again in the UK.
General Motors' European boss Mike Burns has raised hopes that the Vauxhall Vectra replacement may be built at the Ellesmere Port plant after claiming it was his preferred site.
OneSwoop, the UK online car retailer, today announced a strategic partnership with the Internet Car Company in reaction to the increasingly competitive internet-based market.
Honda is set to press ahead with its UK investment plans despite forecasting continuing losses this year.
The tyre giant Goodyear is to make more than 500 employees redundant at its Wolverhampton plant after workers rejected a pay and conditions offer.
Kia Cars' UK registrations rose a record 80% last year, in a market up 1%, on the back on new products and an agressive pricing policy.
The Office of Fair Trading has warned carmakers they face legal action by failing to offer fleet-style discounts to dealer groups.
Jaguar will build the new F-type at its Coventry plant, according to a company source at the Los Angeles show where it was unveiled.
RAC Business Services' warranty operation has joined forces with warranty services provider, Motorway Direct plc in a strategic partnership claimed to revolutionise the mechanical breakdown market in the UK.
Goodyear has introduced a new tyre, which it claims is a "genuine milestone in modern tyre construction" - the GT3.
The future is now.com.
New car registrations last year were the third highest ever with a record set for December sales.
HPI, the vehicle information business, has been sold by Equifax to IMVA which operates the National Mileage Register in a £40m deal.
Suzuki achieved a new record in 2000 with sales totalling 26,747 units, 16.14% ahead of the total figure for the company in 1999.
##Jaguar badge--left## The Jaguar F-Type roadster has been given the production go-ahead - but it could be three years before it enters showrooms.
PSA Peugeot Citroen achieved record sales in 2000, exceeding its sales target of 2,700,000 vehicles by 116,000 units.
Ford has completed the recall of about 200 new Mondeos which had been delivered to its UK dealers as demonstrators.
Toyota is to switch production of the Corolla 3dr from Japan to its UK plant at Burnaston, near Derby, by early 2002. The move will create about 300 jobs.
Vauxhall's used car brand Network Q is offering improved mechanical cover on all cars bought from January 1, 2001.
Pinewood Computer Solutions has become the official supplier of dealer management systems to the Ford Motor Company.
##Focus boots--left## The number of preregistrations by manufacturers in November increased dramatically on the previous month amid accusations that car makers are abusing the new law demanding greater openess in the new car market.
MG Rover has dimissed a report in the Sunday Times it was going to increase new car prices as a deliberate attempt to damage the company.
BMW dealers are being urged to view the internet as an additional selling opportunity amid reassurances that it does not pose a threat to their 'bricks and mortar' businesses.
Daewoo has introduced price cuts of up to 16% - and averaging 10% - on all Lanos, Nubira and Leganza models, together with announcing enhancements to its finance offers.
Volvo is to cut the size of its dealer network in preparation for changes to Block Exemption in 2002.
The Rover multi-dealership Station Garage (Leyland) Ltd, based in Preston, Chorley and Leyland, has been taken over by administrators, BDO Stoy Hayward.
##IMI badge--left## Roy Ward, former director general of the Institute of the Motor Industry, has been awarded an MBE for services to motoring and to road safety.
New car sales in Britain will reach record levels this year with private buyers leading the surge supported by strong sales in the fleet and business car sectors.
Mitsubishi Motors have signed up another dealer to their rapidly expanding Dealer network. Mantles Group have taken on the Mitsubishi franchise in Letchworth in Hertfordshire and will begin trading on 15 January.
