Macklin Motors has opened a new £2 million Nissan dealership in south Glasgow creating over 30 new jobs.
Volkswagen has taken a 56% majority stake in MAN, giving it control of the German lorry manufacturer.
The Bosch Car Service independent garage network has launched a new online booking service.
Kwik-Fit Group has announced the departure of top management following the purchase of the company by Japanese corporation Itochu.
The microcars segment (sub A-segment) is poised to become one of the largest revenue generators for over 30 manufacturers, including seven out of the top 10 global vehicle manufacturers (VMs).
Findings out today from Auto Trader found that 74% of Brits feel uneasy looking around a new car showroom, higher than in any other sales environment.
Hyundai's industry-leading Triple Care package has been extended to come as standard on all its passenger vehicles.
Pendragon has announced a number of initiatives in support of the automotive industry charity BEN.
Bodyshop supplier MKPE has expanded its distribution network with the acquisition of Motofax in Watford.
Mark Ovenden is returning to the UK to become managing director of Ford of Britain as of August 15.
Catherine Taylor of Mercedes-Benz Retail Group, has been named HR director of the year by HR Magazine.
This month Martec Europe celebrates 20 years of helping Motor Manufacturers and Automotive Retail Groups, to be successful, through providing exceptional customer experiences to their prospects and customers.
Lookers has appointed its parts division head Neil Davis as a board director as part of a succession plan.
The second McLaren dealership in the UK is opening today in Manchester.
RBS has sold a stake in £1.4 billion worth of its bad commercial property loans to the New York-based Blackstone Group, the Financial Times reported.
The Chevrolet Camaro arrives in showrooms in early 2012, available from £34,995.
Pricing for the new Abarth 500C convertible sports car, with manual gearbox, has just been announced, and it’s cheaper than the current car with Competizione paddle-shift transmission.
Parliament's Transport Committee has agreed to re-open an inquiry into the cost of motor insurance.
Order books for Volkswagen’s revised Tiguan compact SUV opened on July 1, with prices starting from £21,085 and rising to £28,020.
The Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric vehicle goes on sale in the UK next year costing from £28,545 after the government backed £5,000 electric vehicle grant.
Ian Grieve has been elected president of the Scottish Motor Trade Association for a term of two years. He joined the Board in 2009 and was appointed vice-president earlier this year.
Small dealerships which are struggling financially continue to drive consolidation in the automotive property sector, according to Colliers International.
An employee who requested parental leave from Northern Ireland’s biggest car dealer has been awarded £65,000 after an industrial tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed for making the request.
Eighteen per cent of drivers are choosing a more fuel efficient car in attempts to mitigate the rising cost of fuel.
Vauxhall has launched its new Trade Club website, www.tradeclub.co.uk
The crash repair industry is renowned for being a bit of a legal minefield. Graham Threlfall, head of bodyshop services at Remit Resourcing, provides some welcome guidance.
The Government has pledged to review employment laws concerning redundancy consultations and protection of employee’s contracts when a company transfers to a new owner.
Online car sales within the B2B sector in Europe are likely to more than double over the next five years, according to online remarketing company Autorola.
A car dealer has promised to contribute £5 for every car he sells towards the cost of a monument to the World War II Air Transport Auxiliary.
The consortium which was putting together a takeover bid for car dealer group Lookers has announced no formal offer will be made.
