Support grows for 20mph speed limit
Nearly half of drivers support reducing the speed limit from 30mph to 20mph in urban areas. According to research from IAM RoadSmart, 44% of drivers surveyed agree all current 30mph […]
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‘Freedom day’ won’t impact staycations
The aftermarket industry boon expected from a summer surge in staycations is not expected to wane despite the easing of international travel restrictions. Research from Autoglass found that 85% of […]
Cinch strengthens management team
Online used car marketplace cinch has bolstered its team with two new appointments. It has named Leanne Thames as operations director and Amy Townsend as senior marketing director. Thames joins […]
TruckEast recognises longest-serving technician
TruckEast’s longest-serving Scania technician David Keeling is retiring this month after 50 years employment at TruckEast Stowmarket. His service was recognised at a ceremony on 7 July, when Keeling was […]
Industry responds to government ‘greenprint’
The government’s ‘greenprint’ to decarbonise all transport by 2050 has received a mixed response from the automotive industry. The plan includes banning the sale of all petrol and diesel lorries […]
Services could soar during ‘staycation summer’
Bodyshops and dealers could see a surge of jobs in the coming weeks as new research has found that nearly a quarter of motorists planning a staycation this summer want […]
MG Cannon reinforces leadership team
MG Cannon has made two key new appointments to strengthen its group leadership team. Graham Prew has joined the business as group operations manager and Mandy Pocock as group customer […]
Partbusters digs deep for Great Ormond Street Hospital
Automotive parts distributor Partbusters has raised about £1,500 for the Great Ormond Street Hospital. Director and founder Ricky Bassi said: “Great Ormond Street Hospital is a fantastic cause and one […]
Petition launched to recognise ‘skilled’ HGV drivers
A new petition has been launched to recognise HGV drivers as skilled workers. It is hoped this will attract more people to the industry and help address the skills shortage […]
Motorpoint announces Manchester move
Motorpoint will create 30 jobs in Manchester when it opens its new branch in early October. The roles will include customer service, management, sales and vehicle preparation. The branch, which […]
Fix Auto launches new division to serve network
Fix Auto UK has formed a new team of field-based engineers dedicated to serving its network. The team comprising Nick Robins, Conrad Ringland, Andrew Waspe, Calvin Mudd, Daryl Santos, Alan […]
Bodyshop adds MG to growing list of approvals
Drive Motor Retail’s Darlington site has secured MG approval, meaning it has now secured nine badges in the last year after previously being just a Vauxhall-approved repairer. It is now […]
