Alan Feldberg

Leasing continues partnership strategy

Leasing.com has partnered with MotorEasy to provide car protection and workshop services, including cosmetic and alloy wheel insurance, car servicing, repairs and MOTs.  The relationship will see MotorEasy provide its […]

LKQ announces leadership changes

LKQ Corporation has announced a series of new leadership appointments. Varun Laroyia, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been appointed as chief executive officer and managing director of […]

Uncertainty thwarts car buying process

A third (33%) of young drivers do not feel confident asking dealers questions about a car they are considering buying. This is according to new research from AA Cars. It […]

Global ambitions for Manchester car rental company

A Manchester based online car rental company has gone global after raising £534,000 in funding from investors. Stressfreecarrentals has launched versions of its website to serve Spain, France, Portugal, Brazil, […]

Record profits for Peter Vardy Group

Scotland-based automotive group Peter Vardy has reported record sales and profits in the year to 31 December 2021. Turnover for the Group reached £572m and generated profits of £26.1m from […]

Cost-of-living cooling car ownership

A new survey of dealers has identified a growing trend among motorists now wishing to own their own vehicles. According to Startline’s Used Car Tracker, drivers choosing not to own […]

‘Blatant deception’ revealed

A former detective and now managing director of Kent-based Claims Management and Adjusting (CMA) has revealed what he considers to be ‘one of most blatant attempted deceptions I’ve seen in […]

ABI announces new board appointment

The Association of British Insurers has announced that Jason Richards, Swiss Re CEO UK&I, is joining the board. The ABI board is formed of senior leaders from across the insurance […]

LCV values find their level

BCA has announced that LCV values averaged £9,864 in August, down from the figure of £10,220 reported in July but still ahead of May and June. Performance against guide prices […]

Motofix announces Spies Hecker partnership

Motofix has announced that all nine of its sites across the Home Counties and south west are adopting the Spies Hecker paint systems. This includes its new prestige paint and […]

Bodyshops back new tech to accelerate cycle times

More than half of bodyshops believe artificial intelligence could accelerate the estimating process. According to an Audatex survey of its repairer community, 56% of respondents said AI could improve staff […]

Porsche IPO to fund Volkswagen electric shift

Porsche is expected to be valued at around €75bn when it floats on the Frankfurt stock exchange on 29 September. Parent company Volkswagen will offer 12.5% of Porsche, or 911 […]