Lookers reports that its strong trading has continued through the third quarter, with around 8% volume growth in both new car and used car sales.
Lexus’ new CT 200h, a hybrid rival to the BMW 1-Series, will be priced between £23,485 and £30,635.
Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd has appointed two new approved distributors for paints and consumable products for its approved bodyshop programme – Morella Group Ltd and IRIS Coatings Ltd.
Mazda is extending its ‘small fleet focus’ with the roll-out of its business development programme launched earlier this year to a further 20 franchise dealers.
Citroen will introduce a new limited edition C3 Picasso called BlackCherry on November 1.
Nissan is recalling 2.1 million vehicles globally due to an ignition problem which can lead to the engine to stall while running.
Every Amazon purchase, every e-bay auction and every TicketMaster sale has contributed to a building confidence amongst online users that it’s both safe and convenient to shop online.
The use of social media is becoming the norm for automotive retailers digital strategy.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published the Electric Car Guide to help motorists make more informed decisions when purchasing an electric vehicle.
Volkswagen has revealed its new Jetta which will go on sale in the UK early next year.
Hyundai’s ix20 will be priced from £11,595 when it goes on sale in the UK on November 18.
Saab Automobile has appointed Matthias Seidl as its new executive director sales and he will start in the role on January 1, 2011.
Helphire has warned investors this morning it won't meet their full-year market forecasts and it expects to post a drop in sales and gross profit.
On November 1, Nissan will go live with one of the most significant customer commitments the industry has seen.
The BEN Ball, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious events, will take place on December 8 2010 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Volvo has started developing fuel cells to help extend the range of an electric car but with significantly reduced tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions.
The new head of Mercedes-Benz UK says the brand should make more of its high-performance AMG derivatives.
Manufacturers confident that 2011 registrations will be ahead of 2010
The majority of dealers don’t believe the mainstream media will ever portray the automotive industry in a positive light.
Peugeot is introducing a Sportium special edition version of its 207 model from November 1.
Vertu Motors is preparing to continue on the acquisition trail after finalising a £25 million refinancing deal with Barclays Corporate.
Former Chrysler UK service and parts director Peter Lumsden has joined consultancy Achilles Information as its global scheme manager for automotive.
Bodyshop group Baldwins has gained the BSI Kitemark at all its four sites.
Kia Motors UK is the new sponsor of ITV’s coverage of the FA Cup for the 2010/2011 season in a deal.
East Anglian bodyshop supplier BeeBee Refinishing Supplies has added a third distribution base.
Northern Ireland-based Carryduff Auction Group, one of Northern Ireland's leading auction companies, has appointed Michael Tomalin as new managing director.
Richard Bunn, former director of Fleetline, a division of the world’s largest leasing company Leaseplan, has joined the management team of car finance comparison site FinanceAcar.
Lookers Kia in Sheffield has signed a 12-month sponsorship deal with Tim Bergin and Alex Szostak of the Sheffield Eagles rugby league team.
The chief executive of Volvo Cars wants the brand to return to its Swedish roots and stop trying to replicate the German brands.
Toyota has created a 10 year anniversary Generation X version of its Prius which features a body-kit, smoked-finish alloys and dark tinted privacy glass.
