Alan Feldberg

IGA BIG Awards confirmed for 2024

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has confirmed it will host the British Independent Garage of the Year (BIG) Awards again next year. This follows the success of its 2023 BIG […]

EV infrastructure deals set to soar

A global survey is predicting that EV infrastructure deals over the next five years will reach a value of £45bn. According to a report by DLA Piper, compiled with the […]

EV discounts surge by 323%

Discounts on new electric vehicles increased by 323% between November 2022 and October 2023, according to new figures from What Car?. By comparison, discounts for petrol and diesel models grew […]

NBRA calls for more action after Autumn Budget

The NBRA has recognised new support measures for industry in its Autumn Statement, but has called for further measures tailored to the automotive repair sector to ease the burden on […]

Van theft hotspots revealed

A new report has identified the UK’s van theft hotspots, with South Yorkshire topping the list. According to data released by Go.Compare Van Insurance, more vans were stolen in this […]

SMMT and Ben team up to drive apprenticeships

Britain’s automotive industry has introduced a new pilot scheme to helps fund driving lessons for new apprentices in the sector. Drive to Thrive has been launched by the Society of […]

Bentley reaches South Pole sustainability standards

Bentley has been awarded ‘Net Zero Plastic to Nature’ status for a second consecutive year. The internationally-recognised accreditation, from the climate company, South Pole, followed a rigorous waste stewardship appraisal […]

FMG Repair Services signs new training partnership

FMG Repair Services, which operates 65 repair sites nationwide, has signed a new training partnership with Eco Repair Systems. The partnership will see Eco Repair Systems supply its latest plastic […]

DLG secures IMI approval

Direct Line Group has received IMI training accreditation, meaning it can now design and deliver certified training programmes in-house. This will enable it to identify current and emerging skills gaps […]

Demand spikes for used EVs

The average price of a used car fell one per cent in mid-November, according to Auto Trader data but demand remains strong, particularly for alternatively fuelled vehicles. It found that […]

Richard Hardie agrees BCA partnership

North East dealer group Richard Hardie has agreed an exclusive one-year remarketing deal with BCA. The group operates dealerships in Sunderland, Ashington and Silverlink, Wallsend. It will offer around 500 […]