Car News
Glass’s and Motoring.co.uk join forces for online projects
Glass’s, publisher of used car ‘bible’ Glass’s Guide, and Motoring.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading motoring websites, have signed a partnership agreement that will see the two organisations share data and collaborate on a number of new initiatives benefiting dealers and car buyers.
Stuff2Send urges 30 million motorists to earn while they drive
A web site that puts motorists in touch with parcels and packages that need to go their way, has attracted 1,100 members since launch in December 2008. Now, more car drivers are being urged to join, using empty space in their cars to deliver stuff and make money for journeys they already do.
Arnold Clark service centres commit to Industry Code of Practice
Europe’s largest independent car dealer and recently acclaimed Motor Retailer of the Year, Arnold Clark, has committed all service and repair sites in its network to the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair.
Toyota manufacturing UK statement
Final discussions have taken place with our employee representatives [March 9] to maximise our efforts to maintain employment, whilst recognising the need to reduce our labour costs.
0% Finance and 5 Year Warranty from Proton
Proton has introduced a range of GEN-2 Special Edition vehicles, available with a host of extras as standard, plus great finance deals and an extended warranty.
AVTOVAZ awards Euro 5 teamwork design contract to Ricardo
It was announced today that Ricardo and JSC AVTOVAZ – Russia’s largest car and SUV manufacturer – will collaborate on the design and development of the new VAZ-21176 VVT gasoline engine.
Used car price surge continued in February
Manheim’s latest Market Analysis reports that the upsurge in used car prices and demand first seen in January has continued right the way through February beyond the level of any normal seasonal uplift, with record numbers of buyers in the wholesale market.
Kia pimps its Part-Ex
As a supporting partner of Red Nose Day 2009, Kia Motors (UK) Limited has been really getting into the spirit of doing ‘Something Funny for Money' and last week Kia dealers from all around the UK auctioned off their ‘pimped' Part-Ex's to push Kia even closer to its £100,000 fundraising target.
Turbo Dynamics announces sponsorship of Time Attack Series
One of the world’s leading turbocharger specialists, Turbo Dynamics has announced that it will be sponsoring the Time Attack Series (TA) in 2009.
Manheim’s Mazda UK CyberAuction is a sell out
A recent Manheim CyberAuction on behalf of Mazda UK, achieved a sell out 100% conversion rate as all 99 vehicles were snapped up by 60 Mazda dealers.
Manheim reports used car market bounce back
Manheim’s latest Market Analysis report shows a continued recovery in wholesale used car prices for February, following the very strong start to the market in January.
Quartix tops £2m operating profit despite economic downturn
Leading vehicle tracking specialist Quartix has posted annual operating profits of more than £2 million for 2008 – and is confident of registering further sales and profits growth in 2009.
Toyota extends relationship with TomTom for navigation solutions
TomTom, navigation solutions provider, has announced that Toyota has extended its relationship with TomTom to feature the second generation of TomTom's semi-embedded portable navigation solution in select vehicles.
Online tyre firm enjoys pumped up sales
The economic downturn has crippled new car sales and forced motorists to drive down their vehicle maintenance costs.
Manheim continues its winning ways with new BMW contract
Manheim Auctions has been awarded a new contract by BMW for three years following the decision to split its used vehicle remarketing programme between Manheim and BCA.