Alan Feldberg

EU car sales stalling

The EU car market suffered its first contraction in 17 months in December, with EV sales flatlining. According to the ACEA, sales across the continent rose 13.9% in 2023, but […]

CMA warns of resurgent vehicle scam

Specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) has warned of an increase in the ‘bogus buyer’ vehicle theft method. The scam sees criminals targeting vehicle owners advertising […]

Date set for Greener Bodyshop Awards 2024

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced the date and venue for the 2024 Greener Bodyshop Awards (GBSA). The awards, which showcase the repairer industry’s commitment to sustainability and […]

Bentley named UK Top Employer

Bentley Motors has been named as a UK Top Employer by the internationally-acclaimed Top Employers Institute for the 13th consecutive year. The awards recognise employers around the world that provide […]

EVTEC confirms JVM Castings acquisition

UK automotive supplier EVTEC is set for substantial growth following the acquisition of JVM Castings. The deal comes after EVTEC secured a £7.4m multi-asset facility from Cynergy Business Finance (CBF). […]

IGA 2024 awards scheduled for September

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced that the British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards 2024 will take place at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham, on Friday 20 September. The BIG Awards […]

Industry mourns the loss of ‘dear friend’

The industry is mourning the sad loss of two of its most respected and admired servants, Bob Linwood and Dane Loosley. Bob passed away suddenly on Wednesday after a long […]

Automotive charity unveils BenBus

Automotive industry charity Ben has unveiled its new branded bus to raise awareness of the life-changing support it offers. The BenBus, a VW Transporter campervan, has already made its debut […]

Knowledge Base celebrates five-year anniversary

The Motor Ombudsman is celebrating five years of its online Knowledge Base. The service, which has grown to 11 different categories addressing key stages of the vehicle purchase and ownership […]

Repairify sets sights on European growth

Repairify has appointed aftermarket specialist Santiago Malbran as business development director. His appointment will support Repairify’s objective to maximise its European growth opportunities as a leading worldwide provider of advanced […]

LKQ Bodyshop MD Chris O'Rourke

LKQ names new Bodyshop Division MD

LKQ’s Bodyshop Division has appointed Chris O’Rourke as its new managing director. After serving as director of commercial channels for LKQ Euro Car Parts, he succeeds Andy Southby, who has […]

Listers Group renews AX affiliation

Listers Group has extended its partnership with mobility and vehicle incident management specialist AX. The relationship renewal sees AX provide Listers with full accident aftercare services, including acting as the […]