Alan Feldberg

Wessex Fleet extends FMG partnership

Wessex Fleet has extended its incident management partnership with FMG. The bespoke solution includes 24/7 first notification of loss, roadside recovery and nationwide repair management for Wessex Fleet’s 1,500 managed […]

AkzoNobel confirms CNR collaboration

AkzoNobel has announced a new coloration with Carbon Neutral Repair (CNR), a leading consultancy in carbon neutrality. The partnership will support bodyshops to better understand and manage the impact that […]

SsangYong enhances dealer network

SsangYong Motors UK has announced the addition of August Motors to its dealer network. August Motors’ SsangYong showroom is located in Salisbury and includes a full aftersales centre offering servicing, […]

AGE agrees Panther partnership

AGE has signed a global agreement with Panther Pro. Founded in 1999, Panther provides tools and products to serve the glass repair and replacement sector and now has distribution centres […]

Costs tops parts as primary challenge

Increasing operational costs is the biggest concern for 79% of independent repairers and dealer workshops, ahead of disruption to the supply chain. This is according to a poll by The […]

Copart acquires green parts specialist

Vehicle remarketing and recycling business Copart UK has acquired Hills Salvage and Recycling (Hills Motors). Hills Motors, which will become the centre of Copart’s green parts offering, is a well-respected […]

10 million MOTs due in autumn

Demand for MOTs is expected to rise sharply from August, according to data obtained from the DVSA by BookMyGarage. The Freedom of Information (FOI) request found that the number of […]

EV hire demand still minimal

A quarter (26%) of customers would like to hire an electric car, although concerns around charging remain a dissuading factor. This is according to a survey carried out by Opinium, […]

Automotive industry making great green strides

The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by 11.2% in 2021 compared with the previous year to reach its lowest level since records began, according to new research from […]

Demand still strong for used cars

The average price of a used car increased 23.7% on a year-on-year (YoY) and like-for-like basis in June, according to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. Although it’s the 27th month […]

Fix Auto UK sets 2023 conference date

Fix Auto UK has announced that its 2023 National Conference will take place on May 10 and 11 next year. The two-day ‘Next Gen’ themed event will return to The […]

2030 ban too soon, say drivers

A new survey has found that 60% of UK drivers think 2030 is too early to stop selling petrol and diesel cars. The survey of 2,000 drivers carried out by […]