News from 2007 June

British road casualties plummet
Smoke free England boosts car values
MoTs add £300 to used car value
Inchcape bides time with Land Rover and Jaguar
Peugeot launches the 308
EU report calls for stricter emissions targets
Motor insurance prices soar
Nanjing reports soaring MG dealer interest
Jaguar sets new Guinness World Record
Lookers sweeps PwC investor awards
Inchcape announces first half trading in line with expectations
Citroen's first SUV to hit UK showrooms
Green Flag survey highlights driver ignorance
Trade unions hit out at AA and Saga deal
SMMT claims CO2 emissions victory
Volkswagen Phaeton to hit UK showrooms
Sytner owner re-brands
Who are the likely buyers for Land Rover and Jaguar?
Ford's Brit brands for sale
Laguna has a key task to win sales
Slimmed down Mazda 2 aims to be a heavyweight
Dealer performance in 2007 mirrors same period in 2006
National saves £500k by beating fraudsters
Renault network grows
Hyundai dealers to get Standox technical support
Bodyshop market falls
Flying the kite
Nationwide to handle EA fleet
Thatcham opens doors to industry
Capita boosts motor industry services with MVRA takeover
Can the crash repair industry agree on common standards?
On the move
The AA and Saga announce £6bn merger
Pendragon hit by £20m profits drop
Government moves to boost biofuels
Sytner boosts profits
Chrysler bosses move to ease dealer concerns
Ford urged to stem dealer anxiety
Larger cars cause parking chaos
Car buyers switch to greener models
Nissan backtracks over warranty claim
Car production falls back in May
Former Ford of Britain boss receives CBE
Audi named as safest carmaker
Motorists fork out £177m to fix faulty air-con
Renault announces Twingo pricing
Used car buyers shun advertising cliches
Nissan GB appoints new marketing boss
European car production rises
Dealers urged to prepare for smoking ban
Peugeot 207 is Europe's best-seller
Kia Motors completes management restructure
RMIF calls for government aid
Business confidence falls
Bristol Street Motors appoints new Derby Citroen manager
Government hails ESC technology
Wilsons expands its car auction business
Ford abandons LX version of Mondeo
Broadway Tyres unveils new corporate identity
Biba welcomes email motor insurance certificates
Rolls-Royce expands in Russia
Jaguar dealers should not fear split from Ford
Wild promotion for new Captiva
Show wows city crowd
Premium brands fight for top spot
Proton grows its dealer network
Used market strength wanes
Is the used bubble due to burst?
Good staff are vital for motor retailing success
Dealers urged to boost profits with warranties
On the move
Motor Trader franchised garage survey
eBay claims hairy dealers put car buyers off
Ford boss calls for better local servicing
Mercedes-Benz receives JD Power boost
ACEA forms emissions plan
FLA launches dealer competence test
Honda agrees IKEA fleet deal
New car sales fall in Europe
BMW complaint thrown out by advertising watchdog
Used van values soar
Suzuki appoints new dealer development boss
Nissan's Sunderland plant is commended
Nanjing to revive Healey and Austin Healey brands
Nissan ramps up Qashqai production
Summer slowdown comes early for used car market
Jaguar opens new dealership in Watford
Ferrari sets new Guinness World Record
Jaguar and Land Rover job fears
Suzuki and Hyundai dealer goes green
Ford seeks Jaguar and Land Rover sale
Zenith acquired in £40m mbo
Inchcape seals £60.5m acquisition
Toyota hybrid sales top one million
Piaggio and Perodua switch to new dealer group
Car buyers shun green issues
Dealers slow to adopt eco-friendly policies
MVRA slams repair poll
RAC launches online inspection service
Will dealers join MG revival?
Technology is affecting battery and plug sales
On the Move
Mitsubishi dealers gear up to sell city car
Ford Fiesta is the most popular car online
Interest rate freeze welcomed by motor industry
Motor finance fraud squad is formed
Renault releases first new Laguna pictures
Alfred McAlpine launches dealer property business
Interest rate rises hit car sales
Younger women are more confident in the showroom
Peugeot releases first 308 pictures
New car sales fall in May
Toyota Prius advert is banned
Vauxhall launches new green initiative
New car prices soar
European medium car market comes under threat
Drivers in £100m pothole problem
Motorexpo claims show debut record
Used car values start to slow
Ferrari bids for new world record
Motorists shun insurers in favour of private repairs
Bristol Street Motors maintains recruitment drive
Ford Retail scoops eleven Chairman's Awards
Inchcape sells logistics arm in multi-million pound deal
Seat plans major expansion
Choose stability but never mind the name
New Chrysler looks for allies
Ecstasy follows agony
On the move
Fleets order early to combat delivery delays
MoT revenues under threat
Honda sees fleet sales soar
Smoking in cars set to rise
Ford Retail turns loss into profit
Gilbran unveils rally sponsorship deal

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