BMW is recalling older 3 Series models to replace an airbag mechanism supplied by a third party following recalls by other manufacturers.
Mazda has revealed the new Mazda2 as it launched production of its next-generation car at its Hofu plant south-east of Hiroshima, Japan.
Simon Bailes Peugeot has appointed Bridget Charlton as marketing director as it plans growth in 2014.
Jaguar will unveil the latest addition to its saloon car family, the Jaguar XE, at a star-studded event in London on September 8, claiming to reveal level of innovation new to the segment.
Employees and former staff at Bristol Street Motors Stoke marked a colleague's 50th anniversary with the business.
Pentana Solutions has further expanded its UK operations with the appointment of Richard Kerr as sales director Europe.
Automotive aftermarket parts supplier Andrew Page has reaffirmed its commitment to training with the announcement of an apprentice and talent development programme, due to launch later this year.
Marshall Motor Group is extending its chosen paint and materials supply partner agreement with LKQ Coatings.
Extended warranty provider Autoguard has entered a new phase of growth signing a three-year deal with industry insurer UK General to provide breakdown cover to customers of independent dealers.
Stephen Blake, senior director of cartels and criminal enforcement at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has written an open letter to remind vehicle manufacturers and dealers about the dangers of anti-competitive activity:
Stephen Blake, senior director of cartels and criminal enforcement at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), reminds vehicle manufacturers and dealers about the dangers of anti-competitive activity.
Pebley Beach Hyundai in Swindon has been awarded franchised Garage of the Year after voting by consumers via Motor Codes.
British carmaker Jaguar has been tackled by the advertising watchdog for the second time within three weeks for online videos that "encouraged irresponsible driving".
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that some price comparison websites operating in the general insurance sector are failing to meet consumers’ expectations of them and, in some cases, the FCA’s regulatory standards.
UK Peugeot dealers are adopting the AUTOi appraisal system as the carmaker launches its iSell sales system for the network.
Giti Tire has gained its first GT Radial original equipment fitments for the European passenger car and light truck market.
Pentagon's Trevor Reeve details how investing in his staff and training academy are preparing the AM100 group for acquisitions.
John Clark Motor Group, has announced a fourth consecutive record-breaking year in 2013, with turnover increasing 33% from 2012 to £470m.
Used car retail group CarShop is consolidating the procurement of all its paints, consumables, parts and equipment into LKQ Coatings and ECP to help control its costs and deliver faster service and repair deadlines.
In a tech savvy world where digital communications dominate the landscape, it can be too easy to forget customers are also individuals, according to Marketing Delivery.
Mitsubishi UK has been confirmed as preferred supplier to the Highways Agency, which has placed an order for 40 SG3 Shoguns for quarter three supply.
Almost half of the boards of the UK's 350 largest companies have not discussed their social media strategy in the past 12 months.
Multi-franchise dealer group Hendy is using innovative market techniques made available by digital television to bring its sales messages to targeted consumers in its southern England heartland.
Automotive intelligence firm Glass’s has announced a strategic partnership with REEF Business Systems that, it says, will help dealers around the UK take a giant step forward in becoming more savvy in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
How car dealers can gain from adopting an externally hosted IT solution for their dealership management systems.
MarketingFile, which supplies prospect marketing data to motor dealers has announced the launch of Touchpoint - a multi-channel direct marketing system designed specifically for motor dealers.
An increasing number of consumers are considering service plans from a franchised dealer.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK has launched a new 10-point customer service programme across its dedicated network of dealers to make sure it can deliver on its servicing promises.
More than half (60%) of the Mitsubishi dealer network has signed up be ‘company car specialists', which means they have been specifically trained to help company car drivers who are considering a Mitsubishi as their next company car.
Hendy Group, which took on the MG franchise for Exeter in the spring, has engaged with local enthusiasts from the MG Owners Club.
