Alan Feldberg

Automechanika Birmingham reports record registrations

Automechanika Birmingham has reported unprecedented visitor demand as registration figures are already 168% higher among bodyshops and repairers than the same period before the event was last held in 2019. […]

IMI warns against MOT extension

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned that extending the date of the first MOT will significantly increase road user risk. It conducted in-depth analysis of MOT data […]

MG Cannon announces MBO

MG Cannon has announced changes to its shareholding structure following the completion of a management buyout. Shaign Hancock, Trevor Young and Dave Wheller have sold their shareholdings to group directors […]

Industry casts doubt on EV timelines

Shifting to pure electric vehicle production within current legislative times is not possible, according to more than half of respondents to a new global survey. The research, commissioned by ABB […]

Used car prices still rising

The strong start to 2023 in the used car sector continued in February as average values rose for the second month running. Values averaged £8,540 at BCA, up by £140 […]

EVs fall short of official range

Electric car drivers are being warned the real-world range of their cars in winter could be almost a third less than the official figures suggest. What Car? drove 12 of […]

Somerset Bridge enhances AX Automotive partnership

Somerset Bridge Group has extended its partnership with AX Automotive. The multi-year agreement builds on the five-year relationship between the brands, which has helped to ensure rapid onward mobility and […]

Volta Trucks names new tech chief

Volta Trucks has appointed Martin Hofmann as chief technology and information officer. He brings a wealth of experience to the company, most recently as senior vice president at Salesforce, with […]

Core Diagnostics confirms Kinetic exhibit

Core Diagnostics has announced it will be attending Kinetic 2023 to share insights into how its cloud-based remote solution helps technicians manage EV and ADAS repairs. In addition to offering […]

Drivers cut back on miles to cut costs

Nearly two thirds of UK motorists are reducing their vehicle usage to cut fuel bills. According to new research by BookMyGarage, 64% of UK motorists are driver less often than […]

Motorpoint agrees training partnership with Skillnet

Motorpoint has entered into a new partnership with Skillnet to nurture the talents of future generations of apprentices across its business. The new partnership means Motorpoint will work with Skillnet […]

Dealership sales dip despite rising enquiries

The number of enquiries for new and used cars received by dealers in February increased by 2.7% against the same month last year. According to data from iTrackLEADS, dealers saw […]