McLaren Automotive, the new sports car company launched by former McLaren F1 team boss Ron Dennis, has appointed Rybrook, Jardine Motors and Sytner as its first UK dealers.

Consumer demand for new car finance rose 20 per cent in April, the eight consecutive month of growth, according to the Finance & Leasing Association.

Kia has issued recalls for a potential fuel leakage problem with Picanto and braking issue with its European built Cee'd model.

Motor business specialist ASE has issued a warning that the new car market is being artificially forced with pre-registered vehicles coming onto the market in increasing numbers.

Welcome to the Motor Trader World Cup Predictor Game (which we may well abbreviate to MTWCPG from now on...). The World Cup may only be a few days old, but there has already been enough drama, controversy, excitement and disappointment to keep us all entertained, if not slightly stressed.

Any recovery in new car sales is likely to be "slow and protracted" following the ending of the scrappage scheme, according to Glass's Guide.

Values of vans at auction fell by 2.8 per cent or £126 in May compared to April, the first decrease in nine months, according to Manheim Remarketing.

Eight UK Honda dealers are now supplying Honda owners with a selection of the Mugen range of tuning parts, accessories and merchandise.

The Canadian Grand Prix represents a slight detour away from the recent European races and has the potential to offer us an exciting showpiece. Hamilton starts in pole position, which is not only his first of the year, but the first time Red Bull have failed to start a race at the front of the grid.

Hopes of a rise in car sales to companies and fleets have received a blow from the findings of a new survey from the Forum of Private Business (FPB).