Alan Feldberg

Grove Group extends Fix Auto contract

Fix Auto Newton Abbot has selected Grove Group as distributor, continuing its journey to digital optimisation, online remote stock management and business control. The partnership actually began six years ago […]

Sales recovery slowed by semiconductor shortage

New car registrations grew 28% in June compared to the same month last year. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 186,128 new vehicles were […]

Five free courses on offer from Auto-Motivate

Auto-Motivate is marking the opening of its new offices in Lancashire by giving away five of its one-day Mindset Development courses. Auto-Motivate is the leading provider of mindset and performance […]

Used car demand levels off in June

New data has found that used car demand slowed in June, with enquiries falling 7.8% and orders down 2.4%. According to Dealerweb, the average value of used vehicles sold increased […]

Perfect 10 for CAVC students

Automotive students at Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) have won an impressive 10 industry and skills awards in the last year. The students are in the vehicle finishing, body repair, […]

Unprecedented rise of used car prices

Used car prices have increased by a staggering 13.5% in the last three months. According to data from cap hpi, values increased 4.8% at the three-year point during the month […]

SYNETIQ joins BVRLA

Salvage and dismantling company SYNETIQ has joined the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) as part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Tom Rumboll, CEO of SYNETIQ, […]

South coast expansion for Allparts Refinish

Exeter-based coatings distribution specialist Allparts Refinish has opened an additional branch in Plymouth. Managing director Martyn Newbury said: “Allparts is a family owned and run business that has complete customer […]

Claims volumes close on 2019 levels

Motor claims volumes in June were at 93% compared to the same month in 2019. Based on data from Audatex, Trend Tracker has reported the more than 137,000 repairs in […]

Nissan confirms Sunderland EV expansion

Nissan has confirmed it will develop a new electric vehicle Gigafactory in Sunderland, while also manufacturing a new all-electric model at the site. The £1bn expansion, hoped to be completed […]

Morelli promotes from within

Morelli Group has promoted three of its long-serving management team to director positions. Paul Glover has been promoted to national bodyshop programme director, Mike Rowley steps up as corporate accounts […]

Bodyshops urged to tap into LCV market

LKQ Euro Car Parts is encouraging bodyshops to tap into the potential revenues generated by LCVs. SMMT figures found that LCV registrations have enjoyed a 9.5% year-on-year growth, driven by […]