This year's London Motor Show has been cancelled by its organiser Clarion Events.
Mitsubishi Motors, in Cirencester, has appointed a new finance director, 52 year old Nobuo Eguchi. He replaces Masaki Takahashi who is retiring after holding the position for two years.
Mazda has reached an agreement to take control of the distribution of its vehicles in the UK from MCL Group Limited, a company owned 60 per cent by Itochu Corporation and 40 per cent by Inchcape plc. The agreement is subject to the approval of the European Commission and is expected to take effect 1 August.
The European Commission has ordered a secret investigation into the possible changes to the franchised dealer network in the UK as part of the review of Block Exemption.
EU legislation set to become UK law in the first half of next year will make it easier for motorists to reject faulty cars or demand repairs.
Vauxhall has boosted the load-carrying capacity of the Combo van for its launch in the autumn.
2001 has seen a new optimism in the car market according to Reg Vardy plc which released its preliminary results today repeating the familiar line amongst dealer groups in the last 12 months of 'impressive results in hard times'.
The new style registration plate will lead to a surge in new vehicle registrations for September 2001 as retail and fleet customers compete to be 'first' on the road, predicts Manheim Europe.
Virgin Cars has appointed Patrick Magrath as finance director.
Manheim Auctions is looking to double its dealer business over the next three years on the back of new product launches.
Proton will return to TV advertising for the launch of its Impian upper-medium saloon later this month. The commercials will air on satellite and national terrestrial channels as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the Malaysian brand.
Mercedes-Benz dealers were this week believed to be close to a settlement with DaimlerChrysler UK over mass franchise terminations after holding closed-door talks in Coventry.
Yorkshire dealer Nidd Vale Group posted record turnover of more than £75m for the year to April 30, up 14% over the previous 12 months.
An exclusive contract to supply batteries for the new Mini range has been awarded by BMW to Varta.
Vauxhall's newly revised Dualfuel Astravan has driven in with a more eco-friendly 1.6 8v engine that exceeds Euro IV emission levels due to come into force in 2005.
Forecasts that vehicle telematics service revenues will exceed $6.4 billion a year in Europe and the United States by 2006 have failed to prevent a crash in the share price of traffic information and telematics company Trafficmaster.
Car buyers may soon be able to choose vehicles on the effectiveness of active safety feature, as well as their crash-worthiness.
Launch of a new common rail diesel engine for the Ford Focus has been delayed for a further four months.
Internet-based car companies are publishing misleading information, according to pricing analyst CarPriceCheck.
Internet retailers and importers launched an aggressive pricing strategy in June in an attempt to regain the upper hand in the changing new car sales market, according to CarPriceCheck.
PSA Peugeot Citroen and Toyota are close to signing a deal to jointly produce a small car for the European market.
Autobytel UK today announced a link with the Automobile Association - a move described by chairman Kevin Turnbull as "a most significant development for us".
Nissan's Sunderland plant is the most productive in Europe, almost 20% ahead of its competitors.
Land Rover has launched an accident management programme in partnership with Mondial Assistance, providing full claims management for its drivers.
Virgin Cars is targeting the UK fleet market after forming a partnership with vehicle management company Fleetlease.
Honda UK has launched a new range of emailable interactive brochures, or e-brochures.
Virgin has opened up its new motorcyle and scooter retail website to let riders have their say in shaping the service in the build up to its imminent launch.
BMW and its dealers are entering the final stages of preparation for the launch of the new Mini. Thousands of jobs in the UK and thousands of pounds of investment by the company's network rest on the success of the rebirth of this motoring icon.<br> AM-online spoke to Mini's general manager Trevor Houghton-Berry on the confidence he has in the new car.
A conference will be staged by Automotive Management and Sewells Research & Development on July 26 to brief dealers on important new rules for general insurance and data protection.
CD Bramall has relaunched its consumer website offering buyers the chance to search dealer group's nationwide network of cars.
