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A consumer poll shows big demand among motorists for a scrappage scheme to be introduced in Britain.

Falling new car sales and the economic downturn are distracting dealers from maximising the profit potential in their existing pool of customers, according to Tim Eaves, head of relationships at Accident Exchange.

SsangYong has introduced a five year or 250,000 mile warranty on its Kyron, Rexton and Rodius vehicles, importer Koeilliker UK announced today.

Ben, the automotive industry charity, has started a cost-reduction programme aimed at saving £1m as it tackles declining revenues during the recession. Ben, the automotive industry charity, has started a cost-reduction programme aimed at saving £1m as it tackles declining revenues during the recession. The charity said its income from donations and fundraising activities has fallen by 10 per cent ...

Production of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' new model, the Rolls-Royce Ghost begins at the company's Goodwood manufacturing facility later this year.

The way businesses obtain tax relief for the cost of their company cars are set to change in this week's Budget and could impact dealers with fleet accounts, according to Paul Brown, tax director of ASE, the specialist motor trade management company.

British Car Auctions (BCA) has called for a stimulus to the car credit market in the Budget on Wednesday to boost new and used car sales.

Vauxhall has pulled the plug on its BTCC presence, announcing that VX Racing will not return to the event in 2010.

The Collapse of the Camden Retail Group emerged as the most significant Top 20 change in the Motor Trader Top 200 Update to be published next week.

GM is accelerating plans to shut dealerships in the US ahead of the June 1 deadline to restructure its operations.