News from 2005 May

Milcars opens giant Mazda site
A third of used cars have something to hide
Lotus to produce new model overseas
MG Rover investigation raises questions
New car prices rise
A third of used cars have tainted histories
ChryslerJeep takes on MG Rover dealers
Questions raised in Phoenix account probe
RMI supports MoT test site computerisation
Motor Trader Conference 2005
Second hand market must raise its game
VW moves to address FSA non-compliance
Honda plans parts distribution upgrade
Credit Act change could help dealers
Sunwin plans £3.7m spend on showrooms
Buyers confident but cautious claims Experian
Bristol's final whistle
VW milestone
Cut above for HRH
Investors junk GM
Profits drop hits Citroen network
Falling sales force Mitsubishi re-think
Marshall Group invests £5m in Peterborough PAG site
Peugeot boosts LCV outlets
Car costs rise twice as fast as inflation
Sogefi expansion plans expected to create 100 jobs in south Wales
Dealers in the driving seat
Young blood vital for bodyshops
Diversification is key for dealers
Product round-up
No gain without the pain of converting to computerisation
Demand rising for OE parts
Trade clubs target increase in independent members
On the move
VAT windfall boosts Caffyns profits
UK car production up for April
MG Rover creditor claims hit £1.37bn
VW reaches production milestone
Ford comes to Visteon's aid
ChryslerJeep signs up three MG Rover dealers
Road Safety Bill to hit MoT test
Quit your car to celebrate National Car week
RMI warns on parts packaging
Mitsubishi parts with Bristol Rugby Club
GM gets junk again
Diesel sales to remain strong
Phoenix Four ordered to pay up
Hyundai plants roots in the USA
Russian plant in pipeline for DCX
Government awaits MG Rover accounting probe
Declining sales ravage Mitsubishi
IM boosts parts division
UK refinishing sector suffers from higher costs
Report expects tough year for UK industry
MG Rover dealers talk business
Car maker demand led to London netting motor show
Inchcape stays on the acquisition trail in 2005
New marketing head for RMI
Motor trade considers impact of Labour's third-term agenda
Website for first-time drivers
Bodyshops face crisis from ageing workforce
Competition winners
Dealerships urged to cash in on customer relationships
Jaguar Halewood plant wins quality award
Painful aftermath of MG Rover collapse rumbles on
MG Rover price drop
MoT system crashes
Financing slowdown
Freelander goes on
Small is beautiful for Suzuki
Greenpeace targets Land Rover
Putnam is new SMMT chief
HR Owen warns of profit fall after retail sales drop
Going for growth
Inchcape rolls out meeters and greeters
New car sales levelling out
New recruits enter Honda network
Better staff attitudes the key to success, managers told
ReMIT: Where's the vocational funding?
New academy launched in Wales
Sector Skills Agreement drives business performance
Disabled customer needs
Staff turnover rate on the rise
Second-hand dealers get creative
Industry commentary
Sytner thinks big with £19m BMW super site
On the move
VW missed FSA deadline
Cost of motoring soars
Peugeot boosts LCV dealerships
Toyota to build hybrids in USA
GM boosts diesel production
Car makers called for London motor show
Suzuki calls for SUV definitions
Website offers new outlet for dealers
BMW begins work on training academy
Diesel sales set to soar unabated
HR Owen suffers from difficult trading
Putnam named as new SMMT president
Jaguar plant scoops J.D. Power award
Bodyshop sector must re-brand
Inchcape Retail set to expand
RMI looks to raise brand profile
Government to push for corporate killing bill
SMMT produces new industry guide
Call for government to commit to vocational training
New car finance provision falls
BMW to invest £100m in Mini plant
Private market sees MG Rover sales slump
Reg Vardy announces management reshuffle
MG roadster thrown last-minute lifeline
Billion pound sales club expands in MT Top 200
Greenpeace targets Land Rover
European market stabilises in April
MoT system not ready, says RMI
Thatcham opens new training centre
On the move
Niche work, if you can get it
Traders to evolve into retailers
Another drop for new registrations
Saloon joins Focus line-up
Supermini prices slide by over £200
Kia launches first lower-medium diesel
Increased turnover for Just Car Clinics
Sogefi announces £8m expansion plans
Subaru moves to 28-acre Kent site
FPS expands range
Euro power stings
Fleet diesel demand soars in UK
Green Machine
Ghosn takes Renault helm
Dealer head cuts prime MG Rover site
GM Euro boss for Vauxhall
Final Whistle
Lookers buys second car supermarket
Motor Trader Golf Challenge
Challenges face dealers in this year's Top 200
Last call for Dealer Drive
Mini's American dream
Final call for Dealer Drive applicants
Fleet demand for diesel continues
Working time changes loom over trade
Footballers rally for MG Rover workers
Lookers snaps up second supermarket
Reg Vardy announces board reshuffle
Inchcape enjoys "positive start" to the year
Just Car clinics reports upturn
Top marks for Toyota as rivals struggle
Subaru relocates UK distribution centre
Manufacturers miss emissions targets
Alchemy withdraws from MG sale
European sales dip Stateside
Changes at top for Vauxhall
Ghosn takes helm at Renault
Profits under threat
GM sues over car design
MG Rover warranties could be claimed back
On the move
Motaquip rolls out bulk service
Environment sets market agenda
Legal eagle essential
Waste rules worry dealers
Scottish dealers retrieve lost ground after slow Q1
Evolving Volvo
Visitor expectations
Driving up business
Bodyshop work woes
Legal help after ARMS collapse
NU takes on Audatex
Bodyshops slammed in Health & Safety check
Derek Cook dies in car crash
MVRA on the road
JTK appointed
Licence refused
New bosses for Mazda Europe and Fiat UK
TAKE-OFF:
Retail sales slump hits car dealers
Universal Salvage CEO steps down
Reality TV show to film garage in Spain
Tax benefit loss may hit diesels
Pendragon expands Cadillac network
Report finds dealer margins squeezed hard
RAC to pick up Rover warranties
Motor accident kills dealer
Repairers express concern for future business
Sitting on the fence:
Call for retail revolution to counter falling profits
Oil burners on the up
Scottish car sales decline
Black is the new silver for retaining value
New van market continues to expand
FPS expands CV product range
Ford and GM downgraded to junk status
Reg Vardy profits on target
Inchcape finance director to move on
Dealers cut stock turn
Bargain hunters snap-up cut price MG Rovers
Mazda targets fleet sector
MVRA goes on the road
Citroen signs up new remarketing partner
Dealer loses credit licence appeal
Former Mazda UK boss to head up European business
"Job done" for departing Universal Salvage chief
RAC and XPart fill MG Rover warranty void
Dealers struggle with falling sales
Supermini prices tumble
Derek Cook dies in car crash
Massive growth for Accident Exchange
Norwich union signs up with Audatex
Stranded MG Rover workers await rescue
Bodyshop boss warns on pollution issues
On the move
Motor Trader Conference 2005
Motor Trader Awards 2005: The finalists
Motor Trader Awards countdown
Used car sales continue to rescue struggling dealers
BCA's expanding network
'Presentation is the key to making a successful sale'
Bristol Trade Centre stays on-side
Used carket market may suffer until after election
Stable used car market set to grow further
New on-line auction launch
Car dealers boost business through electronic sales
MG Rover residuals continue to tumble
New rules to help explain customer car finance
Franchising opportunities
Visitor expectations
Driving up business
KIA'S CHANCE IN A MILLION
RUBBER SOLUTION:
Renault to target older cars for servicing work
Ford and Norwich sign repair deal
Expanding horizons
US giants fix their sights on conquering Europe
HOT PERFORMER:
Seat unveils revamped Leon model line-up
Revamped Zafira aims to stay ahead
In brief...
Odell takes the reins at Ford UK
What you drive is what you vote
Workforce hit as steel price rises
Ssangyong plans to grow sales and dealer network
Fiat acts to covers debts
GM and Ford struck by profits slump
Dealers swamped by MG Rover
Where some manage to go others fail to tread
Toyota determined to control residual values
European car sales down in Q1
CVC to auction Kwik-Fit
Dealers eye expansion as profits continue to soar

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