Dealers handing over Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and Seat new cars are being required to point out that the CO2 emissions quoted are only provisional.
German regulator Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) has widened its emissions scandal investigations to over 50 brands.
Harrogate-based Vantage Motor Group has appointed Laura Williams as group resourcing specialist to help with a recruitment drive.
Picador has opened its first Renault and Dacia new car franchise dealership in Southampton.
Nissan’s new NP300 Navara pick-up will be priced from £18,376 when it arrives in UK showrooms in January.
MG has upgraded its MG3 for its 2016 model year with an improved Euro 6 engine and new roof colour combinations.
Ford has developed new technology for its passenger cars that can use noise-cancelling technology to minimise external sounds and boost refinement.
Kia has shown a first look at its Cadenza luxury saloon ahead of its going on sale next year.
Mazda is continuing its tradition of launching limited edition versions of its MX-5 with a new range topping Sport Recaro model.
Land Rover has added two new trim variants to its fourth generation Discovery.
Neil McNicholl has been appointed as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK’s new national public sector and Motability manager.
Bristol Street Motors Nissan in Ilkeston has been highlighted by Nissan as the top performer for Customer Quality (Aftersales).
The National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) is urging Government to introduce a new code of practice to control the sale and repair of motor vehicle salvage.
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) is opening a new training centre in the midlands next spring to act as a resource for MoT tester training.
Imperial Car Supermarkets has grown the business to six sites with the opening of a new showroom on Staines Road in Chertsey.
Over three quarters of car owners (78%) would want financial compensation if their vehicle was involved in an emissions scandal, according to new research.
Hyundai and Shell are working together for a week long customer initiative based near the Welsh Rally Championship near Llandudno.
Hyundai has revealed its new G90 luxury saloon that will sit at the top of the range of its separate Genesis brand.
Swansway Group has donated an automatic Volkswagen Polo to Olivia Cork after Government cuts meant her Motability car would be taken away from her.
Renault Retail Group has appointed Barry Jones as managing director of its UK operations, replacing Richard Hemming who takes on a new role outside the group.
Volkswagen’s senior board is meeting this week with the company’s works council to agree on its future in the wake of the emissions scandal.
Bristol Street Motors Ford Bolton has celebrated its 5,000th Motability sale over the last decade with its deal with long standing customer Harry Fernside.
Paragon Automotive has appointed Jamie Scott as its head of new business and strategy for remarketing.
Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres has appointed Lee Elliot in a new operational support role following the company’s expansion with new fleet clients.
Steve McFadden, better known as Eastenders hard-man Phil Mitchell, has ordered a new Fiat 500c for his daughter from Glyn Hopkin Fiat St Albans.
European safety organisation Euro NCAP is introducing a new test that will check how well vehicles autonomously detect and prevent collisions with pedestrians.
Fiat Professional will launch its new Fullback pick-up in the UK in the autumn next year as double cab body style.
Endeavour Automotive has boosted its network portfolio with the addition of two more Hyundai dealerships after acquiring Haddocks Hyundai.
The average UK motor retailer made an average of £73,200 during the plate change month of September, according to the latest ASE figures.
The number of workshop bookings has declined by 2.4%, from 35.2 million entries in 2013 to 34.36 million in 2014, according to research released by Castrol.
