Car News

BCA strengthen multi-channel options for customers

BCA has strengthened its position as the leading multi-channel remarketing company with the acquisition of online-specialist JTK Automotive and the announcement of a new 20-acre facility in Perry Barr, Birmingham.

New 500 C converts bids into funds for charity

A specially designed version of one of the first Fiat 500 C models in the UK has been auctioned at a gala evening, raising £55,000 for two major cancer charities.

RMIF & MVRA help bodyshops gain Kitemark accreditation

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) Bodyshop Services Division and the Motor Vehicle Repairers Association (MVRA) are working with members to help them meet the requirements of the Thatcham / BSI Kitemark bodyshop standard.

Highways Agency wins Gold award for driver awareness campaign

A Highways Agency national campaign to encourage road users to be adequately prepared for their journey was awarded gold at the Institute of Sales Promotion Awards on 4 June 2009.

Antonov signs joint venture agreement with Landai

Antonov, the UK-based vehicle transmission technology specialist, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of negotiations to secure a partner for its manufacturing joint venture in China with the signing of an agreement with Chong Qing Landai Industries Co Ltd ('Landai').

Motor Industry gives full support to Drive ‘09

Despite the gloomy outlook for the retail motor trade the International Motor Industry has given its full support to this year’s Drive ’09.

Independent warranty for modified Porsches

The security of a comprehensive warranty, backed by the Automobile Association (AA) and TECHART, the world’s leading specialist Porsche tuner, is now available to all owners of Porsches fitted with high quality upgrades.

New Prius breaks cover

After months of anticipation, the all-new Prius arrived in the UK this week and is already on the road and on public display.

BMW named Which? Best Car Manufacturer 2009

BMW has been named Best Car Manufacturer in the prestigious Which? Awards 2009, at the British Museum in London. The company was rated higher than its shortlisted rivals by the members of Which? who number more than a million.

Cracking down on equipment theft

TRACKER, the UK leader in stolen vehicle recovery, has played an instrumental part in helping the British Transport Police (BTP) locate a stolen generator worth £4,500. It was stolen in London and recovered just two days later in Dartford.

Classic Motor Show returns to Birmingham’s NEC

The UK’s biggest classic motoring exhibition returns to Birmingham this November as the Classic Motor Show opens its doors from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th November.

Fuel Girls to appear at Modified and Performance North East

It won’t just be the fast cars and roaring engines that will be heating up at the new Modified and Performance North East car show, held at the Croft Circuit, Croft on Tees, on Sunday 19th July, as there will be girls galore to raise the temperature too!