Alan Feldberg

Public consultation for bodyshop standard extended

The second public consultation of proposed updates to BS10125 has been extended until 30 June. BS10125 is the British Standards for Bodyshop. It is undergoing its first review since 2014, […]

Norton confirms new UK development project

Norton Motorcycles has announced it will develop electric motorcycles in the UK after winning significant investment through a government scheme. The iconic British motorcycle brand has been awarded funding by […]

SsangYong expands network in the North East

SsangYong Motors UK has announced the addition of Morpeth-based Blackshaws to its dealer network. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motor UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome an established […]

Synetiq renews Industry Insights contract

IAA company Synetiq has renewed its contract with Industry Insights. It has also signed up as a Gold Sponsor of data provider Trend Tracker. Industry Insights provide insurers, fleets, vehicle […]

Rising prices means falling ownership

The cost of living crisis is having a negative impact on car ownership. According to MotoNovo Finance’s latest Customer Insight research, the fall in car ownership reported by the SMMT […]

Ben encourages personal MOT test

Ben is marking Men’s Health Week by encouraging everyone in the sector, not just men, to take a personal physical and mental MOT test. It has prepared a quick and […]

Solera unveils latest FNOL solution

Solera has launched a new solution it believes will enable claims handlers to improve the speed and accuracy of triage decisions following the first notice of loss. Qapter Intelligent Triage […]

Government switches EV investments

The government’s decision to close the plug-in car grant scheme for new orders has received a mixed response from the industry. While it is expected to have a negative impact […]

Research reveals shift in AI attitudes

Solera Holdings has unveiled its consumer research whitepaper which reveals the changing attitudes towards digitalisation and automation in the repair journey, and what that might mean for suppliers. The whitepaper […]

Audatex announces paint material tables update

Audatex has announced that its paint material tables are being updated on Friday, 17 June. This follows its recent update regarding paint manufacturer price changes. Audatex said that the impact […]

Skills shortage exacerbated by pandemic

A new survey has found that over 80% of automotive bosses have admitted that they have found it increasingly difficult to recruit skilled staff since the pandemic, with 90% reporting […]

Fuel prices driving EV uptake

An online Opinion Matters poll commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has found than 48% of UK car owners are considering a switch to electric a fuel prices continue to rise. […]