Alan Feldberg

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 […]

Axalta named exclusive BMW supplier

Axalta has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in 15 Europeans countries plus South Africa. The agreement includes BMW Group’s network of 730 dealerships and […]

SYNETIQ celebrates Professional Vehicle Recycling Award

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has received the Vehicle Recycling Company (Large) Award at the 2023 ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards. The accolade, which recognises business excellence within the vehicle recycling […]

Capella Solutions Group set for site move

Capella Solutions Group has announced it is investing in brand new premises to support growing customer demand. The company, which supplies aerosols into the automotive refinish, industrial and sanitisation markets, […]

Ben turns lens on suicide prevention

With men more than three times as likely to take their own lives than women, automotive charity Ben has released a short film directly addressing the issue. Released in line […]

East Bilney Coachworks secures Lotus approval

East Bilney Coachworks, Norwich (South) is celebrating after secured approved repairer status from Lotus. Certification recognises the company’s commitment to meeting the vehicle manufacturer’s exacting standards around training, tooling, processes […]