Alan Feldberg

Engine manufacturing doubles in a year

More than twice as many engines were manufactured in May compared to the same month last year. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 116,639 […]

Staycations to add to summer miles

Staycations could see UK drivers travel an extra 212 miles for their holidays this year. A survey by Euro Car Parts found that a third of motorists are planning to […]

Car production recovery continues through May

UK car production rose dramatically in May, but supply chain challenges could hinder recovery. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), some 54,962 cars rolled off production […]

Rob Holdcroft steps into new VW fleet role

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has named Rob Holdcroft as head of fleet. He will step up from his position as national sales manager next month, replacing Claire English, who is moving […]

Motorpoint expansion to create dozen Scottish jobs

Motorpoint will create over a dozen new jobs when it opens a purpose-built vehicle preparation centre in Motherwell later this summer. The retailer is relocating its existing centre to the […]

Fixter delivers virtual mechanic to your door

Fixter has launched a new virtual diagnostic consultation that drivers can access from their own homes. The service offers motorists a free, 20-minute video consultation with an in-house mechanical expert. […]

Tablet cures bodyshop ordering headaches

A new system has been launched enabling bodyshops and cosmetic repairers to order stock automatically on a tablet. AIMS Lite has been introduced by ACIS after a successful trial at […]

Drivers divided on autonomous cars

The UK public remains unconvinced by fully autonomous vehicles. A new survey by CarGurus found that drivers are interested in driver assist technologies such as emergency breaking and pedestrian detection, […]

Stellantis pledges support to veterans

Stellantis UK has signed the Armed Forces Covenant committing to support veterans and their families. In line with this commitment, the group is already working with the Career Transition Partnership […]

LCV demand driving price rises

Used LCV values rose £346 from April to May at BCA to record the third highest average monthly value on record. The average price for more than 2,000 sales was […]

UK roads busier than pre-Covid levels

Traffic levels are exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to new data, with a shift in the most common type of collisions. AX has found that Britain’s roads during the first lockdown […]

Record demand for used cars

Used car values at BCA averaged £8,408 in May as buyer demand continued to drive the market. Sold volumes increased by nearly eight per cent month-on-month and price performance rose […]