News from 2005 April

Universal CEO to stand down
MG Rover Task Force convenes
Zenith signs up Kwik-Fit
Skills accreditation not enough to help industry
Kwik-Fit up for sale at £800m
JCT600 poised for further growth
Motor finance market drops
MG Rover dealer chief calls for action
EMH profits up
Motor Show campaign gathers pace
Nissan completes turnaround
SYUK gears up for expansion
Only one-in-four used car dealers post Q1 growth
Former Ford chief dies
Ford and NU agree repair deal
Kia agrees new finance deal
Dealer bankruptcies fell in first quarter
On the move
FSA in the dock
Auto forum throws Welsh MG Rover dealers lifeline
Internet marketing goes from strength to strength
Dealers look for long term web gains
Lowest rate of turnover
Inchcape forges university partnership
Toyota training base set for Burnaston
Apprentice drought threatens jobs
Training professionals welcome government's Skills White Paper
Independent garages are failing to train staff
Nissan talks dirty
Return on investment
ASTON'S VILLA:
UK Candidtae chosen for paint test
Audatex tours with Enterprise
ARMS collapse could hurt repairers
In Brief...
ELECTRONIC ORGANISER:
Edwards Cars enters administration
Hendy to expand its manor
Shell signs lube deal with Shanghai Automotive
Car credit finance market struggles
Farmer Autocare to go nationwide
Pendragon keeps calm as car sales become 'more demanding'
RMI voices concern at MoT computer problems
Dealers facing industry crisis
Small dealers are left exposed by MG Rover collapse
ON TOUR:
Nissan sales dip but profits rise
HAPPY LANDING:
Dealers not chasing prospects
First dealerships close after MG Rover collapse
Lookers ramps up BTC
More site closures for PVM
Renault targets aftersales
Buyers eye up MG Rover
Toyota receives Queen's Award
MG sales rise in Europe
MG Rover's European operations in administration
Ford considers $2.5bn Hertz sale
Franchised dealers embrace technology
Industry "in crisis" after MG Rover collapse
Sir Tom rolls back to tyre business
Lookers implements MG Rover exit strategy
MG Rover warranties situation unclear
Shanghai Automotive signs up with Shell
GM announces massive Q1 loss
Three Phoenix MG Rover sites close
Independents fail to invest in staff
Autorola joins online auction market
EMH to announce preliminary results
Bodyshops owed thousands in Arms collapse
Committee considers MG Rover dealer crisis
MG Rover dealer group in administration
Attendance drops at CV and ATS event
MG Rover dealers demand discounts
MG Rover dealers face huge warranties loss
Skoda expects 20% rise in fleet sales in 2006
Ram raid costs dealer £11,000
Motor Trader Conference 2005
Car dealers feature in top 100 profit list
On the move
CLOUDS GATHER OVER DETROIT GOLIATH
History
Industry commentary
Renrod takes Platinum road to Meridian Project
Car care service on-line
Car Care products sales surge to £120m in the UK
MG Rover dealer network
MG Rover woes could push retail network into free fall
Pushing the bounds of the brand
A question of Sport
ROLLS RECORD:
Mini takes used car accolades
Nissan sparks residual value forecast clash
Audi expands with Cardiff showroom
Call for colour-coded filler-caps
Sales continue to fall across Europe as economic outlook remains gloomy
In brief...
IMPERIAL LEISURE:
Traders still in the dark regarding anti-pollution law
Repairers incensed by rip-off claims
Lexus plans for 20,000 sales by 2010
Viva Espania:
Skoda turnaround complete as customers admit satisfaction
Help is too little too late for MG Rover dealers
MG Rover collapse will hit Reg Vardy results
RMI scrutinises MoT computerisation
Nationwide Autocentres to back MG Rover warranty work
Pendragon scoops £7m VAT windfall
New car carbon emissions fall
MG Rover dealer campaign gathers momentum
MG Rover dealers in "race against time"
Skoda pipped by Lexus in JD Power survey
MG Rover dealership sub-committee formed
Traders ignorant of oil obligations
BCA's European drive gathers pace
RMI calls for halt to MoT computerisation
MG Rover dealers left high and dry on warranties
Business as usual for Xpart
Dealers feature in profitability list
Election to knock used car sales
Volvo shows off Scandanavian style
Phoenix Four offer £49m
Kia could take on MG Rover dealers
MVRA hits back at NCC
Rolls-Royce returns to India
RAC blasts fuel prices
One-in-four drive without MoT
MG Rover given £6.5m hand out
New European HQ for Kia
MG Rover stares into the abyss
March sales bring comfort to struggling car dealers
New Kia HQ to be built in Frankfurt
Inchcape snaps up second giant Mercedes territory
Prices slow as demand slackens
Sun upgrade
EC steps in to data row
Quality controlled
Investing in PC-protection
A CLASS APART?:
Peugeot prices new 1007
S2000 takes the spoils as Honda dominates survey
Computerised MoTs to get VOSA go-ahead by year-end
Litigation fear for bodyshops that cannot keep up with new metals
CALL TO ARMS:
Lack of career advice adds to industry woes
Companies raise concerns over frequency of aftermarket shows
BRIC dismisses impact of NCC threat of super complaint
Finance deals suffer at dealerships
Japanese imports rising in UK
Mercedes-Benz puts positive spin on 58,000 vehicle recall in UK
In brief...
Shareholder roasting for DCX
Government moves to save plant
New Focus forges ahead of Astra by huge margin
Porsche to open new megasite in Hertfordshire
Dealer to lead urban expansion
Crisis, what crisis?
BAND ON THE RUN:
On the move
MG Rover losing £25m a month
Accident Exchange takes industry award
Analysts clash over Nissan RVs
PWC confirmed as MG Rover administrator
Govt offers Midlands rescue package after MG Rover deal collapses
Opposition to Pendragon bonuses
Capital charge hike to hit dealers
MG Rover dealers consider position
Lexus to ramp up sales and dealers
Production suspended at Longbridge
Inchcape acquires Robert Smith Group for £18m
Diesel passes £4 a gallon mark
Aftermarket shows "putting pressure on budgets"
Prius makes record start to the year
March new car sales down 5 per cent
MG Rover talks resume
GM nears junk status
Ryton future to be discussed
Porsche lines up mega site for UK
New car price rises slow to a crawl
DTI aids Vauxhall
BRIC steps up demand for bodyshop licensing
Strong start for rental firm
ASA upholds spam complaint
Euro Car Parts wins Mastercool contract
Just Car Clinics profits leap 270 per cent
On the move
Kia rides high as Northern Ireland leans towards compact SUVs
For a few dollars more
Performance enhancements
Electronic braking
Technology on the brakes
Major European countries face blow to aftermarket revenues
Price is right:
Dealers hit by drop in fleet service volume
Motor Trader Dealer Drive 2005: Millbrook Proving Ground, 19 May 2005
In brief...
Fiat restructures with new division
Renault dealers prepare for Logan's unexpected run in UK
Chevrolet manoeuvres to boost dealer profitability
Honda dealers granted freedom on incentives
CBI data confirms dealer woes
Capital Bank underwrites Ferrari finance products
RMI reshuffle follows Pulham retirement
Expansion beckons as Sunwin shifts gears to move upmarket
Dependence on new retail sales is not the answer
MG Rover dealers catch a glimpse of brave new world
Kroymans appoints UK boss for Cadillac
Vauxhall MD to head GM China
William Jacks feels pinch as retail volumes slump
Fresh doubts on MG Rover's future
Toyota to base European training centre in UK
Inchcape revamps website
Mercedes appoints chief operating officer
Car dealer to lead Peterborough business drive
Electrical faults spark massive Mercedes recall
Kroymans appoints UK Cadillac boss
Vauxhall considers Wale replacement
Used car market in the doldrums
Tuberex in administration

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