Alan Feldberg

RMI chairman announces retirement

The Retail Motor Industry Federation has announced that chairman Peter Johnson has stepped down. He announced his retirement on Tuesday, 28 June at the RMI Board Meeting. He has been […]

Car production picks up in May

UK car production grew for the first time since June 2021 in May, up 13.3%. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 62,284 units were produced in the month. However, output remains 46.3% below […]

Used car values tapering off

Used car values averaged £8,451 at BCA in May, a fall of 1.5% on the previous month but still 0.5% higher than May 2021. Data from BCA Valuations shows that […]

Husband and wife make prestigious shortlist

Trafford-based smart repairer Revive! has been shortlisted for Small Business of the Year in Greater Manchester. Husband and wife Dan and Natalie Normanton and their team have been nominated in […]

Drivers favour monthly bills

New research has found that almost one in three (30%) drivers prefer to pay for their car on a monthly basis. According to a new Opinium survey of 2,000 UK […]

EV technician numbers catching demand

The number of technicians qualified to work on electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK is rising rapidly. According to the latest data from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), […]

Repairify brings brands under one roof

Repairify has announced that it is unifying its company brands under the single name Repairify to simplify its market proposition. As a result, RED EU and RED Autocentres will be […]

Ben launches well-being platform

To mark the beginning of World Well-being Week, automotive industry charity Ben has launched BenWell, its pioneering new well-being platform developed specifically for the automotive industry in partnership with Wellonomics. […]

LCV values begin to wane

Average LCV values in May 2022 fell below £10,000 for the first time since December 2021 as demand shifted in the used market. LCV values averaged £9,517 at BCA in […]

SMMT calls for greater support

British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals firms face a £90m uplift in […]

Audatex launches total loss solution

Audatex and Cartell, Ireland’s leading car history check and automotive data solutions company, have launched an automated total loss registration solution to help Ireland’s insurers comply with the Road Traffic […]

Compare service extended to EVs

Drivers are now able to compare instant local prices and book a service specifically for their electric vehicle (EV) through BookMyGarage.com. The new EV servicing price comparison capability enables drivers […]