News from 2006 May

GM names new head of US operations
Wrexham dealer succeeds in bid for football club
Renault takes pole for online parts service
Chevrolet targets driving schools
Daewoo founder jailed for fraud
Pentagon expands online presence
Manufacturer standards not helping dealers
Business confidence suffers following Ryton closure
BMW branches out financial offerings
Automotive Academy expands
Independents get Motaquip marketing boost
London Show expects capital gain
Motor Trader hosts profit seminar on International Business Day
NEW LOOK:
Sir Peter ventures to help SMEs
Forthway Group closes doors to business
Peugeot defends closure
Ford to expand engine plant
Ellesmere job cuts to hit suppliers
Motorists want green grants
Industry needs show to lift gloom
SMMT moves to end code row
Lamborghini doubles its UK dealer representation
SMC Renault expands
Easter causes motor finance slump
In brief
City Motorexpo draws in the crowds
Audi to launch trio
Magentis to open door to fleet customers
WesBank buys Carlyle Finance
Customs focus on car bumping
ON TOUR:
Capital Bank service to manage interest rate rises
Gaining the skills to lead
Reputation is key to success
Chrysler to Dodge mainstream
More Supercentres for Mr Clutch
Classic carcare
Garages warned over sensor fitting
Brake factory to axe 400 jobs
Dealerships bow to customers' demand for fast-fit servicing
Performance boost:
Warranty: added burden or opportunity?
Accessories are good for business
Investing to make a tidy profit
On the move
No return for Sir Peter
UK car production plummets
Forthway Group closes its doors
Dealers warned over World Cup TV license clampdown
Ryton workers resume dealership protests
Dealers double customer texting
Paris protests fail to sway PSA
DMS provider expands in £22m deal
Proton commits to customer care
Motor finance market hit by Easter break
Just Car Clinics reports rise in volumes
Macgowan warns of supercomplaint threat
Ford invests £100m in Welsh engine plant
VW launches CV training academy
Perodua named UK's cheapest car to own
Ryton workers to picket PSA meeting
Lamborghini doubles UK network
Carlyle Finance acquired by S Africa giant
Motorists want to switch to greener models
Repairers warned over 24-month lease timebomb
Avon to sell automotive arm in £63m deal
VW Group launches green policy
Piaggio makes its debut at Motor Trader Dealer Drive
RMIF and SMMT clash
Vardy fund to target new businesses
Supercentre expansion for Mr Clutch
BMW to make splash at Dockland's show
Rapid growth in fast-servicing
Double whammy for Vauxhall dealers
EurotaxGlass's in £325m buyout
Piaggio makes its debut at Motor Trader Dealer Drive
Drugs gang gets 60 years
Bently does it:
Blasé dealers get caught short
Union action could hit car sales
Ford pips Vauxhall as the UK's best loved car brand
Japanese cars most reliable
Arnold Clark gains prestige dealership
CORSA CAPTURED:
HBOS takes control of Lex Vehicle Leasing
In brief
Sales manager admits theft
Green grants get go-ahead from Europe
Franchises lose MoT work
SEASIDE SITE:
Slump hits European sales in April
Cheap broadband warning
King's Lynn dealership rescued from closure
Motor Show boosts careers
Turnover is up at Carter & Carter
Automotive Academy opens regional spoke
New directors on board
Managers – the key ingredient for a successful business
Time of change at franchised dealers
Ford's two pronged attack
Hard work mixes fortune with fame
Buyers show confidence
On the Move
Unions plan Peugeot boycott over cuts
Dealers should beware of finance danger
Ryton workers to keep up pressure on PSA
Automotive Skills launches new management scheme
Cap restructures management team
Lib Dems outline car tax plans
Vauxhall workers reject voluntary redundancies
EurotaxGlass's bought in multi-million pound MBO
David Meek Group opens Hyundai site
HBOS buys remaining stake in Lex
Ford named as UK's most loved car brand
Vauxhall axes 900 workers
Dealers lose out on MoT work
New boost for green grants
Japanese brands dominate reliability study
Land Rover nominated for apprentice award
Fears rise over Vauxhall job cuts
New car sales slump across Europe
Dealers offered interest rate protection
Manheim gears up for change
Glass specialist disposes of automotive division
RMIF sells ReMit training arm
Cort in administration
London's Motorexpo set to attract 30 manufacturers
Dealers are less profitable than last year
Unions protest at sackings
Are you making a clean sweep?
Amicus in £8m threat to Vauxhall
Workers strike at Ellesmere Port plant against threat to Vauxhall site
First quarter sales in UK lag behind European average
Motor Trader Email Recruitment Service
On the move
Motor Trader Top 200 Introduction
Mitsubishi could boycott Inchcape
Renault to continue in Kings Lynn
Notes to main table
Audi's TT teaser:
Lookers chief steps down
RMIF's disposal no surprise
Motor Trader Top 200 Top 5
Rocky start to the year for the motor trade
Motor Trader Top 200 Analysis Top 20 Sales per Outlet
Audi eyes uncharted territory
GAME OF TWO HALVES:
Motor Trader Top 200 Analysis
Diesel residuals not hit by new car boom
AC has London dealership plan
Automotive Retail Group opens second used car site
Motor Trader Top 200 Top 50 by pre-tax profit
In brief
Motor Trader Top 200 Research and Methodology
No end to sales downturn
Dacre weighs up his life after Lind
Citroen boosts 6 appeal
Vauxhall returns to the SUV market with the new Antara
Revamped Terios set to boost European sales
PT Cruiser's soft option
Alfa museum piece inspires newcomer
Mazda's convincing crossover
Motor Trader Awards 2006: the finalists
Production milestone for GM's Luton
Land Rover to extend Defender's life
Cort business goes to the wall
London congestion charge could rise again
Vauxhall workers strike ends
SMC Renault expands in Weybridge
MVRA launches new service for MoT stations
RMIF sells Remit for £25.5m
Motor trade failures hit high point
Strong start to year for Inchcape
Lookers chairman to bow out
Toyota reports record results
VW revamps model line-up
Manheim takes on new planning director
New customer satisfaction programme for Kia
Training drive for Vauxhall managers
Blue Bell attains Aston Martin repair status
Toyota replaces embattled US boss
TVR boss to hold Blackpool talks
Dealers face continued new car sales slump
Sytner starts work on Bristol Mercedes site
Accident Exchange buys software firm
Inchcape acquires Lind Automotive
Seminars added to Dealer Drive
Bodyshops show increase in invoice values
Peugeot dealers under threat
DO BE CAREFUL 007:
High demand for 12 month warranties
MoT strife for Vosa
RAC Inspected goes online
Inchcape joins the acquisition party
JCT 600 ramps up pre-tax profits
Lexus showroom attacked
IM group keeps control in the family
Sky-high rents for London dealerships
BACK TO school:
In brief
CUSTOM ART:
New car price rises brings UK in line with major European market
Lookers and Pendragon set to expand
Bric calls for end of 'abuse'
Audatex acquired by US firms
Surprise departure of Esure chief
Write-off claims hit insurers
Used car demand rises in first quarter
Colour is vital
Stable time for UK bodyshops
Clarification on block exemption
Making margins is the key
On the Move
Job cut threat looms at Ellesmere Port
Astra leads April sales
ARG expands in North London
AC Cars returns to the UK
Diesel residuals hold firm despite growth
April new car sales slump
PEOPLE POWER:
Hyundai profits plummet in first quarter
Vauxhall recalls 74,000 Corsas
Bodyshops enjoy brighter first quarter
Belfast car parts plant in trouble
Youngsters sacrifice social lives to buy cars
Vehicle makers fail to exploit sat nav boom
Inchcape swallows up Lind Automotive
UK new car prices match European values
Edmiston hands over IM Group to his son
TVR workers to stage mass meeting
Dealers report pessimistic outlook
JCT600 reports record profits
Esure chief warns of job cuts
Smart move for Healey
Ford tops March pre-registrations
Automotive Academy branches out in Norfolk
Unipart expands in Scotland
UK car production up for March
Dealers miss out on £6.5bn accessories market
Ryton unions outline action plan
Lexus claims pole in dealer survey
Honda goes green with London campaign
Lookers beats off Pendragon
TVR plant is set to close
Transit turnout:
Rise in sales at auction
Top motor industry players feature in new rich list
Dealers' pulling the plug
EMH sees profits rise 15 per cent
Retro citroen:
Property developers muscle in
Going green
Lexus takes top spot in dealer survey
In brief
New Seat boss targets city sites for acquisition
city lights:
Nissan to launch Infiniti in Europe
Manufacturers failing to share data
Spark plug sales rise
Dealers profit by investing in workshops
New website gives garages improved communications
AFTERMARKET ON SHOW:
The power of three
VW will not sell diesel Fox in UK
Lexus delivers top-end RX model
Gloom lessons for franchised dealers
Bridging the GAP
Inching forward through back-to-basics strategy
Slovakia is the new Midlands
Volvo S80 is integrated
JCB set for speed record
Dealers at risk from viruses
Software firms combine forces
WINNING WEBSITE:
Car Parts Direct develops new online service
Land Rover launches broadband TV channel
Web sees marketing revolution
Internet advertising comes of age
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