News from 2006 December

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Acquisitive Vertu raises £25m on AIM
Strachans calls in administrators
Shell warns of oil filter risk
Dealer group rapped by FSA
Government fails to publicise new scarpping rules
Inchcape's share price rises amid takeover talk
Elliott to leave RMIF
Toyota picks up training award
November car production continues decline
Ray of light for European GM plants
IM Group completes HQ switch
New car sales rise in Europe
BMW and PSA extend engine agreement
VW rapped over low emissions claim
Dealers hit by showroom standards demands
MG Rover fund leaves £50m untouched
Toyota to aim high in Europe for 2008
GKN turns back on Visteon
Motor Trader Awards 2007: final call for entries
MIB gets tough over vehicle registration
Renault Nissan Group appoints new training provider
Mazda cars lost at sea
Motaquip strengthens factor network
Inchcape makes £263m bid for EMH
Nationwide Accident Repair scoops up Aquilo
Colin Appleyard strengthens board
Northern dealers sign up to Experian
Diesel prices set to rise
Strong profits boost Accident Exchange
Record order for Rolls-Royce
GM gives thumbs up to Ellesmere Port
Aston Martin moves into Russia
Ryton rolls out its final car
RMIF blasts Vosa for MoT failures
New UK car price rise outstrips Europe
Congestion charge praised
Car crashes cost economy £1bn a year
School run puts motorists in a jam
Economic concerns drive UK buying habits
New Year finance offer from Vauxhall
Nissan to join hybrid revolution
Mazda launches free crash repair service
Motorpoint rapped by advertising watchdog
Audi unveils ambitious expansion plans
Forrester in Aim launch
Motorpoint buys out Mega Car supermarket
Automotive Academy to be used as model for training
MATCHED ON THE DAY:
New legal alliance
Cap rejects reports on nearly-new over-supply
Lumley Auto
A new buyer on the block
BENTLEY IN BRUM:
Scramble to buy EMH
Sunderland produces first Qashqai
Lifestyle Automotive launches TD2000 in Europe
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News in brief
Fleet values rise in 2006
Investment wards off eastern threat
Universal Salvage moves into the black
Sales dip continues
Leitch Review puts skills centre stage
Regional sales decline in November
Firms struggle to recruit engineers
ARE YOU BEING SERVED?
Accreditation scheme passes 3,000 students
Pinewood tours universities
Dealers advised to invest in staff
Personnel changes slow down as year draws to close
New owner for Car Care Plan
Warranty handling given low priority
Motor insurance in £200m loss
Dispute over MG name in Europe
Emotion drives the world's most iconic motor bike brand
Passion for the brand is key for Jaguar's oldest dealership
GM plans low-cost car
Volkswagen China concept is close to reality
Mazda 2 production shifts from Spain to Japan
Low parts prices lead to fall in repair costs
BSI and Thatcham publish PAS details
Akzo Nobel and Fiat in bodyshop joint venture
Customer confidence crucial
Back to basics for bodyshops
Embracing new technology
Nidd Vale profits from housing four franchises under one roof
On the move
CVC slashes stake in Halfords
Jaguar voted tops online
Chrysler boss resigns
Dealers face last chance for VAT claims
Bridgend dealership gets new life
New boss for Continental group
Sales dip by 2% in November
RMIF blasts Brown over fuel rise
Pendragon to unveil results in February
RMIF resurrects legal service
Toyota to build Auris in UK
First Qashqai rolls off the production line
Dealers not obsessed with nearly-new
Survey shows female fear of franchised sector
Motorpoint heads south for the winter
European appointment for TD Cars
Ex-Vardy MD aims high with new business
EMH open to offers
Sytner drives Bentley into Birmingham
Universal Salvage maintains business turnaround
Eastern movement heats up overcapacity
Road tolls only ten years away
Kerkorian pulls out of GM
Pendragon fills up the war chest
Plea to scrap old vehicles
GIRLS ON FILM:
Surgenor ups his stake in Lookers
Hull now the UK's car crime capital
Interest rate rise fails to hit business confidence
Threat to dealers
October downturn confirms ongoing production decline
Chrysler Group moves to boost dealer fleet sales
Testing times for garages
MoT proposal slammed
Caffyns profits down for half year
RALLYING SUPPORT:
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News in brief
AA in warranty launch
Dealers warned over rogue vehicle ramps
Subaru dealer expands site in Cardiff
Renault adds sites to rental scheme
SPORTING CHANCE:
Garages clamour for Kitemark
MoT text reminder service
Good Garages advertises to attract women
Online booking
ELECTRIC BLUES:
SMMT warns over red tape
BMW bucks market trend as new sales continue to soar
Market outstrips last year
Sponsor's comment - Opportunity Knocks
Autumn sees upturn in sales
Advanced oils give the opportunity for profit
China: glimpsing the future
Events Diary
On the move
Paul Williams to head up Chinese brand
Unions set to join forces
Munroe case adjourned
Vauxhall to boost bodyshop standards
Dealers warned over rogue ramps

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