Car News
Dramatic rise for Kia franchise in Sewells’ Dealer Attitude Survey
The appeal of the Kia franchise has dramatically improved amongst dealers according to the latest Sewells’ Dealer Attitude Survey with the brand shooting up to a ranking 15 out of 34 marques.
Motorists get industry backing in fight against rip-off garages
The motor industry has today launched a robust new code of practice to improve the standards of garages across the country, addressing complaints which cost consumers an estimated £4billion a year.
RMIF backs Motor Industry Code of Practice
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) and its associations fully back the Motor Industry Code of Practice, launching to consumers today (Friday 29 August 2008).
A1 Team Monaco joins series
The Principality of Monaco is famous worldwide for its racing heritage, so A1GP World Cup of Motorsport is delighted to announce A1 Team Monaco will be competing in the series in Season Four.
Little 500 plays big part in new eco estate agent launch
London Residential, which opened its new Parkway, Camden office earlier this month (August) has bought five Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge cars, to use alongside four electric scooters as transport for its sales negotiators.
Success for Volvo XC models in 4x4 of the Year awards
The Volvo XC70 and XC90 competed with nearly 70 rivals to win two accolades at 2009 4x4 Magazine awards, the UK's biggest and most comprehensive annual 4x4 review.
Ford supports industry repair standard
Ford's 620-strong network of Authorised Repair Centres have signed up to the new motor industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, launched today.
A1GP heads to the streets of Indonesia
At an event in Indonesia today plans were announced for the street circuit which will be the venue for A1GP World Cup of Motorsport’s return to the country for Season Four. Lippo Village, near Jakarta will host the series only street race of the season, A1GP Indonesia, on 6 – 8 February 2009.
Insurance.co.uk: Motor Industry Service and Repair Code
Welcoming the new Motor Industry Service and Repair Code, Steve Grainger, head of insurance.co.uk, said: “Our research shows there is a crisis of confidence in the motor repairs industry and a recognised code is long needed to offer reassurance to car owners.
Car code completes stage one of OFT approval scheme
The Motor Industry Service and Repair Code - which is backed by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) - has successfully completed the first stage of the OFT's Code approval process.
Hylton Gott Limited joins forces with Subaru and Isuzu
Subaru and Isuzu have increased their dealer representation in East Anglia following the appointment of Hylton Gott Limited at Downham Market, near Kings Lynn. In addition to the 11 new appointments so far this year, there are a further eight potential representatives according to Lawrence Good, Managing Director, Subaru (UK) Limited, which has an ultimate Subaru network goal of 100 dealers plus eight new appointments and a further 11 potentials for Isuzu.
Jeep wins ‘4x4 of the Year’ hat-trick
Jeep has won the top prize in three categories of the UK’s biggest on and off-road test of 4x4 vehicles.
Volkswagen overtakes Ford
The Volkswagen Group has taken its place among the world’s top three automakers thanks to the Wolfsburg-based company’s outstanding delivery figures in the first half of 2008. Rival Ford had to settle for fourth position.
GM puts its full weight behind new code of practice
General Motors UK is putting its full weight behind a new industry-wide Code of Practice designed to enhance standards of car servicing and repair.
Motors.co.uk launches definitive list of celeb 58 plates
Despite the credit crunch, sales of personalised number plates are continuing to rise year on year with over 120,000 personalised plates registered in the first half of 2008 – a number set to rocket with the launch of the new 58 plate on 1st September.