Car News
Mondial celebrates industry recognition for training excellence
Mondial UK is proud to announce that at the prestigious Motor Trader annual industry awards, it was unveiled as the winner of the 2007 Training Award.
New Isuzu Rodeo at Royal Welsh Show
Isuzu has joined forces with local dealers to promote the new Isuzu Rodeo commonrail diesel pickup at the Royal Welsh Show on July 23-26, 2007.
Top marks for Proton dealers in Which? Survey
Proton Cars UK dealers have achieved great results in a recent customer survey undertaken by Which? magazine. Customers taking part in the UK’s largest car survey placed Proton dealers in second position when rating the overall dealership sales experience.
Porsche Driving Experience Centre takes shape at Silverstone
A groundbreaking ceremony this week marked the first steps by Porsche Cars Great Britain towards the construction of its all-new driver training facility adjacent to the famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit in Northamptonshire.
Luton drivers love black cabs
New taxi drivers in Luton have been snapping up the latest version of the London-style taxi after 20 new licences were approved by the council.
Cherished number transfer Act passes into law
An Act of Parliament that will simplify the process of buying and keeping a cherished number plate for a vehicle has received royal assent and has passed into law, thanks to ongoing support by the Cherished Number Dealers Association, a part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).
Used 4x4 values firm despite new tax
New data from BCA (British Car Auctions) shows the higher taxes for more polluting vehicles in the last Budget have had little effect on prices. Data analysed to the half-year point for 2007 shows that values are ahead of last year and confirm that worries about a price meltdown are unfounded.
Government steps up attack on drink drive menace
A new £3M anti-drink drive campaign, launched today by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly, takes a pioneering approach to educating against drink driving.
National Van Rental arrives in Manchester and Bolton
National Car Rental, the UK’s leading vehicle rental organisation, has expanded the range of rental vehicles at its Manchester City and Bolton branches to include van hire.
Jaguar dealers lead industry around the world for customer satisfaction
Jaguar dealers across the globe have been commended for dedication to customer satisfaction with a number of notable awards in key automotive markets, including the US, the UK and Germany.
LV= : Commons Transport Committee proposal on novice drivers
Commenting on the Commons Transport Committee proposal on novice drivers, Andrew Beard, Head of Business Development at LV= said: “17-year-old drivers are involved in more accidents than any other group, so this is a real and serious safety issue for all road users.
Trafficmaster boosts RDS-TMC coverage with EMAP Radio
Trafficmaster has boosted its RDS-TMC traffic information coverage across the Midlands and Northern England, through a new deal with the EMAP radio network.
Aston Martin celebrates 50 years of production at Newport Pagnell
Aston Martin ended more than 50 years of production at Newport Pagnell when the final car, a Vanquish S Ultimate Edition, was driven off the production line by Ken Clarke one of the longest serving employees and a test driver for the company.
Points leader Jordan confident on Knockhill return
A year after he claimed his first British Rallycross Championship event win at Knockhill, Andrew Jordan (Lichfield) returns to Scotland as the points leader in the Kumho Tyres MSA British Rallycross Championship.
Seat is world’s first manufacturer to put diesel into WTCC
The next FIA World Touring Car Championship meeting will be a milestone for both SEAT and the FIA World Series – for the first time, a manufacturer team will enter a diesel car at a FIA-organised official World Championship race.