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D Gawthrope ACR secures calibration centre status
- 24/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Knottingly-based D Gawthrope ACR has become the first official Mercedes-Benz MirrorCam calibration centre in the UK. The news comes following the installation of the Haweka AXIS4000 wheel alignment system and CMC4000 Chassis measuring system. The MirrorCam system offers improved aerodynamics to the vehicle [...] -
Mercedes-Benz names Dennis new sales director
- 31/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Sally Dennis has been appointed as sales director at Mercedes-Benz Cars UK. With over 30 years of automotive experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role, having worked for both premium and volume automotive manufacturers. Since joining Mercedes-Benz in 2012, Dennis has held various [...] -
James named Mercedes-Benz fleet chief
- 26/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed Calum James as the new head of fleet for its van division, effective immediately. He brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously worked for the brand’s Passenger Car entity for nine years, holding positions in fleet sales development, customer services and most [...] -
South Street Motors celebrates Mercedes-Benz approval
- 17/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Somerset-based South Street Motors ARC has secured Mercedes-Benz approval, becoming the only repairer in the county to be Mercedes-Benz certified. The prestige approval adds to the company’s other manufacturer badges, including Mitsubishi, Nissan, Mazda, BMW and Mini. Every bodyshop that conforms to [...] -
Mercedes-Benz Vans makes key appointment
- 04/04/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Mercedes-Benz Vans has appointed Sarah Palfreyman as UK sales director. Taking up the role in May, she will help shape the future of electric mobility with digital solutions that provide best-in-class customer experiences for new and existing customers in retail, fleet, and direct distribution [...] -
Green steel in car construction by 2025
- 26/05/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Mercedes-Benz AG will use carbon-free steel in the production of its cars from 2025 onwards. This is part of its commitment to achieve a carbon-neutral fleet by 2039. It has taken an equity stake in Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel (H2GS) and is retooling its supply chain to focus on the prevention and reduction [...] -
Dealers ‘on target’ for quicker alignment
- 11/08/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Mercedes-Benz dealers across the UK can now benefit from faster wheel alignment measurements following Mercedes-Benz factory approval of the Hunter HTA-MB-TD wheel alignment system which acts as a direct replacement for the older HTA-MB-HD. The new TD targets for the HTA-MB are made from a tough durable composite [...]