The Government has created an Automotive Council to strengthen engagement with industry and set a long-term plan for its development.
The Government has today announced the reappointment of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) as the Sector Skills Council for the automotive retail sector.
Manufacturer interest in the daily rental sector is slowly returning following a long period in which many major players had reduced their presence.
Germany has told General Motors it will have to come up with the money to refinance Opel, after the US carmaker cancelled the sale of its European arm.
Bank of England governor Mervyn King has said the UK’s economy has only just started on the road to recovery.
Michael O’Shea, currently product marketing manager for small cars at Volkswagen, is to take over from Matthew Bowden as VW UK’s fleet sales manager.
Renault and alliance partner Nissan are planning to take on the Tata Nano for the title of the world's cheapest new car.
SsangYong UK’s sales year-to-date have improved by 26.7% to 726 units at the end of October.
Arnold Clark is investing in its Preston Motorstore and creating new jobs.
Renault is reviving its 1950s sports brand Gordini for its compact sports cars.
The number of people unemployed in the UK rose again in the three months to September, although the 30,000 increase was the smallest since May 2008.
Vauxhall dealership Murketts in Royston has pledged to cover the 15% equivalent to VAT on selected models, provided it is registered before the end of 2009.
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Peugeot is offering a free Professional upgrade on selected models which includes air-conditioning, full bulkhead and Bluetooth connectivity.
Cinven and BC Partners were among several private equity groups that tabled bids last week for British Car Auctions (BCA).
Dealers only have two days left to book their place on AM’s Financial Management Conference which will be essential to help prepare for challenges they will face in 2010.
Retail sales values rose last month at their fastest annual pace since April to notch up their best showing for a month of October in seven years.
Independent bodyshop group Just Car Clinics has bought two centres, taking its network to 25 sites.
Citroen UK will begin targetting urban motorists with an electric car, badged C-Zero, in late 2010.
A Twitter campaign has been started by Alfa Romeo to increase young motorists' interest in its MiTo.
Scottish dealer Arnold Clark is buying dealerships from GK Group for an undisclosed sum.
Internet tyre retailer Blackcircles.com has launched an online servicing facility which could save motorists up to 60%, said the company.
The number of dealers going bust has doubled in the past year, according to a report by accountancy firm Ernst & Young.
Former UK Vauxhall chief Nick Reilly looks set to be moved from his post as international operations chief of General Motors in order to take temporary charge of Vauxhall/Opel.
A car parts company which went into administration in September has been bought by members of its former management team.
Chrysler Oxford is pushing its aftersales offering with a £99 winter driving check.
Manufacturer will offer high levels of service to commercial vehicle operators
Industry experts address the problems facing used-car retailers
Black Book's downward movement is bigger than the seasonal expectation
The current review of the European Union’s (EU) Block Exemption from EU competition law for the auto sector could lead to Eurocrats taking a tougher stance on links between dealers and carmakers.
