YouGov’s latest brand index rating shows that Toyota, the world’s biggest carmaker, has also overtaken Volkswagen for its reputation for quality.
Thatcham has said the automotive technology industry needs to create robust standard to strengthen cyber secure for future connected vehicles.
Hendy Group has sponsored Mayflower Theatre’s Christmas pantomime and has agreed the production will use a Kia Soul EV on stage as part of the show.
The average repair cost increased by 51% in the just 12 months in Northern Ireland, according to data from Accident Exchange.
The RAC has warned that next week’s increase in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) from 6% to 9.5% will hit young motorists hardest.
Volkswagen's boss has outlined the steps it will take to put the emissions issue behind it. One is to focus on quality, not volume or return on sales.
The DVLA has launched a trial version of a tool that allows users to look-up a vehicle's MoT history for free.
JCT600 has completed the 12 month redevelopment of its Hull Audi dealership with new energy management and sustainability features.
Volkswagen Group has reported a £2.5 billion operating loss for the third quarter of the year, and a £1.8bn pre-tax loss, thanks to the cost of the emissions scandal.
Average used values dropped by 2.2% with an expected seasonal slide, according to the latest figures from CAP.
The number of franchised dealer workshops has declined by 19.2% or 1,235 locations to 21,358 in total in the UK between 2004 and 2014.
SsangYong has appointed five new dealers to the franchise with new appointments currently running at around one a month.
Ford has added a new social media app to its Sync AppLink to let drivers use voice-control to listen to messages from social media sites like Twitter.
The UK automotive industry will struggle to prepare for new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) due to a lack of consultancy services.
A study by Hitachi Capital Motor Finance claims dealers could miss out on as much as £246 million a year in finance revenue on used vehicles.
Reg Rix, managing director of Carfinance247, has been awarded the title of Digital Entrepreneur of the Year awards in a scheme run by business magazine EN.
Moody’s, the credit rating and business analysts, has said the emissions crisis at Volkswagen highlights serious corporate governance problems.
Bentley expects its new Bentayga SUV to increase its annual sales by up to 50% over the next few years, and has sold the first 12 months of production.
Mitsubishi has promoted Emma Soble from her position of dealer support manager to general manager network development.
Mercedes-Benz Cars UK has launched a multi-media advertising campaign to help recruit new talent to its dealer network.
Sturgess of Leicester apprentice Will Allen won Outstanding Student – Light Vehicle at this year’s IMI Outstanding Achievers Awards ceremony.
Honda will launch two new downsized petrol engines with its 10th generation Civic.
Automotive charity BEN is launching a series of new campaigns designed to raise awareness of key health and wellbeing issues in the automotive industry.
Sytner BMW and Mini in Tamworth will open its new stage one bodyshop in November and it will feature Spraybooth Technology Limited (STL).
Progress Motor Retail Group has acquired Milton Keynes Suzuki for an undisclosed sum.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has committed to publishing “real-world” fuel economy figures across its model ranges once verified by an independent third-party.
The idea of driverless technology is being accepted by motorists, but not to the point where they would let a car autonomously pick up their children.
Swansway Group has promoted John Doorbar to head of business at Crewe Audi from his current role as general sales manager.
Peter Vardy has opened its new purpose built £6 million Porsche showroom in Aberdeen.
A 3D car configurator by ZeroLight has been shortlisted for The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) 2015 Award for Innovation.
