Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) member benefits are currently being reviewed, and new services will be made available to members shortly, as the services offered by the Motor Vehicle Repairers Association (MVRA) are incorporated into the RMIF.

Large vans have the worst MOT pass rate of any vehicle type seen on UK roads, so commercial vehicle repairers could generate new workshop business if they target their direct marketing towards businesses likely to be using these vehicles, according to the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).

‘To have a positive impact on proposed legislative amendments made by Government, it is vital that objections or suggestions are made prior to changes becoming law,’ according to Sue Robinson, Director of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), commenting on the RMIF’s work on Government consultations.

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson will be urged to save thousands of jobs when he visits the Vauxhall van plant in Luton to meet with unions and Vauxhall workers.

Bristol Street Renault in Gloucester has launched a loyalty and reward scheme for the city’s driving instructors.

Independent garages have generally adopted faster to the recession than franchise dealers, according to research by Network Automotive, the motor industry consultancy.

Chrysler's weaker models could be weeded out under plans by chief executive of Fiat Sergio Marchionne.

Toyota GB has announced the promotion of Richard Balshaw to sales director, replacing Michael Cole who has left the company.

Tata is still confident it made the right decision to buy Jaguar and Land Rover despite losing a total of £281 million while in charge of the brands in its first 10 months of ownership.