Alan Feldberg

New report reveals the cost of skills gap

Automotive businesses who invest in skills can expect a three per cent uplift in annual turnover, compared to a four per cent drop in turnover for businesses who do not […]

Bangers4Ben racing towards £50k

The Bangers4Ben rally has so far raised more than £47,500 for the automotive charity Ben. The rally took place at the start of the month, following a three-day ‘Viking-themed’ tour […]

Premium prices spike 19% in three months

Motor insurance rose 19% in the third quarter of the year to reach a new high of £924. Over the year, premiums have shot up 58%, or £338, compared to […]

Snows ARC on the move with mobile service

A new mobile alloy wheel repair and refurbishment service has created a mini jobs boom in Southampton. Operated by Snows Motor Group, the Kerbasaurus operation has created a number of […]

SMMT calls for ROO delay to protect EV prices

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for an agreement between the UK and EU to prevent harsher tariffs on EVs. Tougher Rules of Origin requirement on […]

Auto Windscreens completes REACH training

Auto Windscreens has announced that all appropriate colleagues having now undertaken Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) training for its use of polyurethane. Urethane used in the windscreen […]

Car theft convictions sink to below 7%

A Freedom of Information request has revealed that fewer than 7% of reported car thefts result in anyone being charged. Meanwhile, nearly seven in 10 (69%) cases are dropped because […]

Repairify adds Nissan models to calibration system

Repairify has updated its ADAS calibration system to include the Nissan Juke and Qashqai models. The newly-revised asTech Digital ADAS Calibration System will provide new sales opportunities for repairers by […]

IMI announces NOS industry consultation

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is consulting the industry as it prepares to review Electric and Hybrid Vehicle National Occupational Standards (NOS). Developed by the IMI in consultation with […]

Volta Trucks files for bankruptcy

Volta Trucks has announced it is filing for bankruptcy. The manufacturer of electric vehicles was founded in 2019 to deliver zero emission commercial vehicles. It created the world’s first purpose […]

Recovery agents given red light approval

Breakdown and recovery vehicles will be permitted to use red flashing lights according to the government’s Plan for Drivers. The change in legislation to permit breakdown vehicles to be fitted […]

Oxa and eVersum announce autonomous collaboration

Autonomous vehicle software developer Oxa has entered into a partnership with eVersum, which provides electric commercial vehicles and passenger transport solutions. The partnership will see the pair design, develop and […]