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Van drivers rewarded for excellence
- 11/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Chris Shenton of Asda and Alex Tilley of Moy Park have been named the Van Excellence Driver of the Year and Young Driver of the Year 2019. Chris and Alex were pitted against 12 other finalists in the competition to complete of a set of challenging tasks which covered all areas of their roles, including [...] -
SEAT surge continues in May
- 11/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SEAT's strong start to 2019 has continued with the brand posting its best May results in history. The company’s worldwide deliveries went up by 10.5% last month to stand at 54,400 cars. Its year to date figures also show a record volume, with 257,000 vehicles sold, or 7.7% more than in the same period the [...] -
Automotive funding to create 2,230 green jobs
- 11/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Up to 2,230 new jobs are expected to be created in automotive research and manufacturing following the latest round of investment in low carbon technologies. The UK government has announced it has invested £33m in next-generation technologies in the latest round of funding, through the Advanced Propulsion Centre. [...] -
Spanesi celebrates 50th birthday
- 10/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
IBIS CEO Jason Moseley was in Italy recently to help company founder Orazio Spanesi celebrate the 50th birthday of his international business. Orazio started work in a bodyshop aged just 14, when his love for the industry was born. Just 11 years later he established Spanesi as a manufacturing [...] -
Morelli names new equipment manager
- 10/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Morelli Group has named Chris Sugden as new national equipment manager. He said, 'I am absolutely delighted to be joining Morelli. I have worked with many of their team in my previous roles at Prevost and GYS. It is my aim to make sure all of our customers see Morelli as the first choice for equipment however [...] -
POS market dips in April
- 10/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has found that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer new car finance market fell two per cent by value and seven per cent by volume in April, compared with the same month in 2018. The percentage of private new car sales financed by FLA members through the POS [...] -
IBIS Global Summit gets under way
- 10/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The IBIS Global Summit kicks off in Italy today, when industry leaders from around the globe will gather at the Grand Hotel Dino, near Milan, for two days of informed insight and debate, under the banner, 'Passion for Progress'. The 'Big Debate' will this year examine the unprecedented change taking place in [...] -
Women in the workshop on the increase
- 10/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The number of women in workshops is on the increase, according to nearly two thirds of automotive professionals. A study by CiNOW found that 61% of automotive professionals have seen an increase in the number of female workshop personnel over the last five years. The research also found that nearly three [...] -
MG Motor continues to buck sales trend
- 07/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MG Motor UK has reported its 19th consecutive month of record-breaking growth. Sales reached 1,212 cars in May, making it the company's second largest month ever, increasing its volume by almost 50% compared to the same month in 2018. Year-to-date MG’s sales volume is up by almost 53%. Daniel Gregorious, head [...] -
Suzuki strengthens Kent network
- 07/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Suzuki GB PLC has increased its network of dealerships by appointing Maidstone-based Invicta Motors to represent the brand. Invicta is the sixth Suzuki dealership in Kent and the sixth new location to start trading this year within the vehicle manufacturer’s now 160-strong UK dealer network. Dale Wyatt, [...]