Alan Feldberg

New car market surges by 25%

The new car market grew 25.8% in June with 177,266 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The June performance marks […]

Test drives on the wane

One in three British motorists (29%) didn’t arrange a test drive with their most recent new car lease or purchase, an independent new study has revealed. Mobility provider SOGO researched […]

Charity on song with #Revup4Ben campaign

Automotive industry charity Ben is inviting the automotive community to ‘Rev up 4 Ben’ and create an ultimate driving playlist, with songs handpicked by industry people, influencers and enthusiasts. The […]

Durite names new fleet consultant

Vehicle safety, lighting and auto electrical parts supplier Durite has appointed a fleet consultant to support transport operators and work closely with insurance and industry bodies. Adam Wild brings extensive […]

TrustFord cuts ribbon on new Carlisle site

TrustFord has opened the doors to its new dealership in Carlisle. The dealership includes new and used car, commercial vehicle and motability vehicle sales, as well as aftersales and mobile […]

Apprenticeship Central unveils ENSURE

Apprentice recruitment and retention specialist Apprenticeship Central has unveiled ENSURE, a new service to support businesses who employ apprentices. ENSURE is a cost-effective, high value service and available to any […]

Steer Group announces major acquistions

Steer Automotive Group has announced that it has acquired both Apollo Motor Group and Balgores Motors. The two businesses include 32 repair locations, £90m turnover and 700 staff. The double […]

Car-O-Liner announces Tru-Point upgrade

The Car-O-Liner Tru-Point advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration tool has been updated to include new procedures, features and improvements. A one-stop solution for ADAS calibration, Tru-Point uses highly accurate […]

Chris Weeks named new BMG MD

Executive director of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA) Chris Weeks will replace Anthony Heard as managing director of Braintree Motor Group (BMG). Heard, BMG founder and owner, will step […]

Car clubs critical to securing net-zero future

Car clubs across the UK helped remove tens of thousands of private vehicles from the road last year and support more than 750,000 people in moving towards a ‘low-car lifestyle’. […]

Hanna earns Volkswagen UK promotion

Volkswagen UK has appointed David Hanna as head of network sales. He will replace James Douglas on 1 September 2023. Hanna beganhis career with Volkswagen Group UK in 2014 as […]

Dealership enquiries up for fifth month

The number of enquiries received by dealers for new and used vehicles across the UK increased by 4.2% against the same month last year and 5.3% on last month. The […]