Alan Feldberg

Vella Group opens 11th site

The Vella Group has officially opened its brand-new accident repair centre in Coventry, West Midlands. The 13,000 sqft site – a former Nationwide Accident Repair bodyshop – has been given […]

Customer demand dips as inflation rises

New data has revealed that customer demand for new and used vehicles fell in September compared to the same month in 2021. According to iTrackLEADS there was a 24.8% decline […]

Motorpoint cuts ribbon on new Scottish site

Motorpoint has opened a huge new showroom in Edinburgh, boasting a stock of more than 400 vehicles. This has been achieved despite a nationwide shortage of new and nearly new […]

 GT Motive announces JDK collaboration

GT Motive has collaborated with JDK Technology to provide additional imaging services for its bodyshop customers. This integration aims to make the platform even more open and collaborative. JDK provides […]

ULEZ could spark EV switch

Plans to expand the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) to cover most of the Greater London area could prompt 39.8% of car owners in London to make the switch to […]

Auto Trader delivers real-time pricing to retailers

Auto Trader has announced an upgrade to its retailer solution that will integrate the latest pricing data with retailer’s existing processes and systems. Auto Trader Connect, Valuations, will be available […]

Action needed against ‘e-scooter carnage’

Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is urging the government to tackle what it calls ‘e-scooter carnage’. The Department for Transport’s (DfT) latest findings revealed that there were 1,434 casualties involving […]

Fix Auto UK announces Able To partnership

Fix Auto UK is developing its apprenticeship programme after forming a new partnership with Able To (Support Services). Established by Bob Linwood, Able To will now manage all apprenticeship needs […]

Steer Group unveils prestige High Wycombe site

Steer Group has opened a new, purpose-built prestige facility in High Wycombe. At 28,000 sqft, the flagship site supports approval and recommendation to repair the world’s leading vehicle brands. Fitted […]

GT Motive celebrates 500th sign up

GT Motive has welcomed its 500th repairer of the year after Eastbourne Coach Finishers signed up to its GT Global estimating platform. The company joined the UK market in 2020 […]

Admiral ‘changing repair network strategy’

UK motor insurer Admiral has announced it is changing its repair network strategy in a move that could have a telling effect on some bodyshops. According to the NBRA, Admiral […]

Manufacturing revival continues through August

UK car manufacturing output rose for the fourth consecutive month in August, up 34% to 49,901 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the performance was still […]