Lexus has re-thought its plans to sell only hybrid versions of its models in Europe.
Saab GB administrators Howes Percival has removed the 14-day debt recovery deadline for former dealers of the Swedish brand.
The winner of the £250 John Lewis voucher prize, offered as an incentive in the AM-online/Baker Tilly survey is Richard Daniel, of Ashington Autodrome, a nearly-new and used car centre in Northumberland.
UK vehicle manufacturers have set a target to produce 2 million units a year by 2015.
New car sales on finance grew 41% by value and 29% by volume in April year-on-year according to the latest figures from the Finance & Leasing Association.
Peter Vardy Limited (PVL) has reported first quarter profits of £2.2 million following a year of restructuring the business.
BMW boss Ian Robertson has announced that new generation three-cylinder petrol engines for the future BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car will be produced exclusively at the BMW engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham.
David Wallace has joined motor industry e-commerce specialist Epyx in the newly-created role of sales and business development director.
Brian Spratt, Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) chief executive, has been appointed as treasurer for the international association for parts distributors, FIGIEFA.
The June issue of AMe is now live, featuring fresh new content separate to the magazine edition.
Lookers has acquired Fleet Financial, a Northern Irish contact hire and fleet management company, for an undisclosed sum.
The government has launched a review of apprenticeships in England.
The UK’s short-term business prospects have improved, with the consensus on current trading reaching a 12-month high.
Isuzu has strengthened its UK dealer network with the appointment of Preston-based Browns, a privately-owned family business with over 40 years’ experience in the motor trade.
Land Rover has appointed Ken Forbes to the new position of marketing director for Jaguar Cars UK. He will be at his new desk from this morning (Monday 11 June).
Vauxhall’s new Mokka compact SUV will be priced between £16,995 and £23,490 when it reaches showrooms in November.
Dany Bahar has been dismissed as Group Lotus chief executive by new owners DRB-Hicom following an audit into the running of the company and an unspecified complaint against him.
New car registrations increased by 7.9% in May to 162,288 units which has been led by growth in private sales.
Saab dealers are being threatened with litigation from administrators if they do not meet a 14 day debt recovery deadline.
The used car market recovered strongly from the April downturn as average values improved by nearly 9% across the board in May, according to BCA’s latest Pulse Report.
Average wholesale used van values fell by 4% by £172 to £4,123 in May according to the latest monthly market analysis for vans from Manheim.
The European Commission is due to ask motor retailers for input in its challenge of unfair business-to-business practices.
Arnold Clark is giving away a free two year service plan with every car it sells between June 8 and 10.
The European Commission has announced concrete actions to support the automotive industry in reaction to the current economic situation.
Mercedes-Benz has created a new SLS AMG GT built specifically for the track.
FullAuction teams up with CAP The integration of automated CAP values has added significant functionality for users of Cooper Solutions’ FullAuction.
Kia Motors UK has signed a deal to supply its franchised network with an innovative cosmetic repair tool.
Subaru, Isuzu and SsangYong have released details of their current open points.
Vertu has opened its Bristol Street Motors Vauxhall brand centre in Chingford and has taken on 26 additional staff to operate the showroom.
Volkswagen Group has “fundamentally reorganised” as part of its Strategy 2018 which includes a new board of management function for China.
