Alan Feldberg

UK drivers facing £2.4bn hike in repair bills

UK drivers could have to pay an extra £2.4bn a year on repair bills if the government does not overrule new European Union legislation. The EU is considering changing “block […]

Consumers back continuation of Covid measures

Nearly two-thirds of showroom visitors will avoid dealers with no covid-19 measures, despite government lifting restrictions. According to research by What Car?, 63.7% of respondents said they would avoid visiting […]

Amazon tech boss to join Stellantis

Stellantis has announced that Ned Curic will take over as chief technology officer on 30 August. He arrives from Amazon, where he is currently vice president of Alexa Automotive. Curic […]

Fix Auto expands London footprint

Fix Auto UK has appointed its 12th repair centre. Formerly known as MTS Vehicle Services, the repairer will now operate as Fix Auto Croxley Green and joins the network following […]

Specialist market valued at £4bn

A new report has found that the UK’s low volume and specialist vehicle manufacturing sector is the most diverse in the world. The SMMT’s Low Volume and Specialist Vehicle Manufacturers […]

SUVs dominate list of fastest-selling used cars

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg has been revealed as the UK’s fastest selling used car, taking an average of just 22 days to leave forecourts. According to Auto Traders Fastest Selling […]

Traffic set to surge

Nearly half of drivers are planning to use their cars more than normal in the next two months, with 57% heading to the countryside and 56% to the coast. This […]

Axalta renews AutoRaise partnership

AutoRaise has announced that Gold Partner Axalta has renewed its partnership for a fourth year. Steve Thompson, AutoRaise vice chair, said: “We are thrilled that Axalta has decided again to […]

Kia raises the bar in Europe

Kia has achieved record market share in Europe this year, according to data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). It recorded a 3.9% market share in the first […]

Fuel prices highest since 2013

Petrol prices are at their highest level in eight years. According to the AA, average prices now have hit 133p a litre, almost 20p higher than in November. Diesel prices […]

Sytner celebrates skills finalists

Sytner Group recognised its most talented technicians at Goodwood Festival of Speed. More than 600 technicians from across its brands entered its 2020 Elite Technician programme challenge. These were whittled […]

Test and Trace threatens car manufacturing

Production at Nissan’s Sunderland plant could be disrupted by a lack of staff. It has confirmed that up to 900 employees, more than 10% of its workforce, is having to […]