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Glass’s names August hero
- 21/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Glass’s Used Van Hero for August is the third generation facelift Ford Transit. Each month, Glass’s Commercial Vehicle editors hold a meeting to name the current Used Van Hero in the UK market – the model they believe offers versatility, economy and outstanding value for money. Andy Picton, chief [...] -
R-M celebrates its centenary
- 21/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BASF's premium refinish paint brand, R-M, is turning 100 this year, and the UK team is planning a number of events and activities to mark the occasion. Founded in 1919 in Detroit by friends Fred Rinshed and Herbert Mason, R-M quickly became the largest paint supplier to the rapidly growing automotive industry. [...] -
CAPS passes global security audit
- 21/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
In an age of increasing data threat, CAPS has passed a rigorous assessment of its security policies surrounding customer data. The Type 1 SOC2 Service Organisation Control (SOC2) is a globally recognised standard set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It requires companies to [...] -
Motorpoint unveils new HQ
- 20/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motorpoint has opened its new head office on the Wyvern Business Park in Derby. The UK’s largest independent car retailer has taken 7,000 sqft of office space next to the Wyvern Retail Park and the A52. The building has subsequently been named Champion House. The two-storey offices accommodate Motorpoint’s [...] -
Range remains number one EV concern
- 20/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Range anxiety remains the number one concern for motorists when it comes to the potential adoption of electric vehicles. One year on from the unveiling of the government’s Road to Zero plan and a new survey by Venson Automotive Solutions revealed that the UK’s charging infrastructure sparks concern for 69% of [...] -
Money talks in new car registrations
- 20/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
While new car registrations continue to stall, brands offering the greatest cash discounts are coping better than most. This is according to the Target Price report from What Car?, which found the top 10 brands offering the biggest cash discounts on new cars accounted for nearly 50% of the UK’s new car sales [...] -
FTA reacts to Brexit report
- 20/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The FTA has responded to reports about the implications of a no-deal Brexit. The various scenarios were revealed in the Sunday Times. The government has said the report was out-dated and it's no-deal planning have moved on since then. James Hookham, deputy chief executive of FTA, said, 'FTA, which speaks for [...] -
iVendi upskills its workforce
- 20/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
iVendi has introduced a new training initiative to ensure it has the skills necessary to support its continued growth. iVendi Incubator, divided into technical and concept skills, is designed to provide a flexible solution based on both internally and externally-sourced courses.Mike Horsley, senior software [...] -
Cazoo announces office move
- 20/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Cazoo is moving offices to a 17,500 sqft building in Euston, London to accommodate rapid growth. The automotive tech start-up has grown to more than 100 people in six months. Alex Chesterman, founder and CEO of Cazoo said, 'We are excited to have found such a fantastic space that has such an interesting history [...] -
Ferrari leads high-end pay-outs
- 20/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
High-end vehicle finance is on the rise; July was the busiest month for one leading UK vehicle financier with one pay-out alone reaching nearly £2.5m. JBR Capital lent the single pay-out for a Ferrari. Porsche, Range Rover and Lamborghini were the most financed marques during the month of July, followed by [...]