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LCV market stalls in February
- 06/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell two per cent in the second month of the year, after two successive months of growth. This is according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). February, typically one of the year’s smallest months as many [...] -
Carwow calls for BEV VAT relief
- 06/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Consumer appetite for alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow exponentially according to data from carwow. February saw a 243% increase in Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) configurations undertaken by visitors to the site looking for their next car. Whilst all alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) are enjoying an [...] -
Remit Group calls for industry support
- 05/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
National training provider Remit Group is inviting suppliers from the automotive sector to support them in their mission to support the development the next generation of skilled automotive technicians. Just two years after opening its first training academy in Derby, Remit Group has recently announced its plans to [...] -
New car market suffers February dip
- 05/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK new car market declined 2.9% in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 79,594 models were registered in the month, with the decline driven primarily by weak consumer confidence and uncertainty over what fuel technology to buy. Registrations by private [...] -
Snap-on secures Nissan vehicle approval
- 05/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Snap-on Business Solutions’ autoVHC platform has been named as one of Nissan’s preferred electronic vehicle health check (eVHC) suppliers. The Japanese manufacturer has published a list of preferred suppliers intended for dealer principals, aftersales managers and service managers across its UK franchised [...] -
Vintage double set for May Bank Holiday
- 05/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Two vintage vehicle events are set for the May Bank Holiday. Hutton-In-The-Forest near Penrith hosts its 18th Classic Cars in the Park on Sunday, 24 May, before the Yorkshire Classic Vehicle Show and Classic Land Rover Display takes place the following day at Harrogate’s Ripley Castle. Organiser Mark Woodward [...] -
VWG partners Centrica to develop home charging
- 05/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volkswagen Group has agreed a three-year partnership with energy company Centrica to boost the development of home charging hardware for new EV owners. The deal will see Elli, the central provider of charging hardware and related services for the main Volkswagen Group, work exclusively with British Gas to deliver a [...] -
Citroën launches new LCV swappage scheme
- 05/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Citroën has introduced a new LCV swappage scheme which could see owners of vans registered before 1 January 2014 receive as much as £10,000 towards a new model. LCV operators who have owned their vans, of any make and model, for more than 90 days, which were originally registered before 1 January 2014, can now [...] -
The Interview: Jane Riley
- 04/03/2020
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Bristol-born Jane Riley, 61, Vizion Network’s much-respected customer relations manager, tells bodyshop about her passion for the industry, as well as her love of Strictly Come Dancing and Manchester United (in that order). Briefly describe your career so far. My first “proper” job was in 1979 as catering [...] -
AutoRaise bolsters business team
- 04/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AutoRaise has appointed Jennifer Evans as its new business support executive to CEO Bob Linwood. She will be the organisation's first remote-working team member. She said: “Apprentices and trainees are at the core of the industry’s future and by equipping them with the skills they need now, they will be well [...]