Mercedes-Benz World will be the carmaker’s largest brand centre in Europe when it opens in summer 2006.
What Car? says new car prices have fallen by 10% since 1998. But its claims fly in the face of detailed research by industry specialists Glass’s and CAP.
Speculation is mounting that the London-based dealer HR Owen is to withdraw from mainstream motor retailing to concentrate on luxury brands Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Ferrari and Aston Martin. And it could decide to do this as a private company.
Renault is to open three regional training academies in the UK by the end of 2005.
Alpina GB, part of Sytner Group, has enhanced the standard equipment level and cut the price of its BMW-approved Roadster S.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) have vowed to fight on to get the voluntary termination provision scrapped from hire purchase agreements.
Toyota’s soon-to-be-scrapped MR2 is Britain’s most desirable used car, according to Auto Trader.
Westover Sports Cars in Poole, Dorset, is continuing to hold its popular track days for its customers who wish to test their vehicle’s capabilities outside on-road constraints.
More than 1,000 motor retailers have signed up at Autorola.co.uk to source used stock through its online auctions.
Vehicle manufacturers will be displaying their most disabled-friendly models during the Motability Roadshow 2005 at Donington Park this month.
