Alan Feldberg

IMI launches diversity taskforce

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is setting out to tackle what it believes is one of the root issues that could undermine the automotive sector’s future sustainability – […]

Car finance market down a third

The consumer car finance market fell 35% in January compared to the same month in 2020, according to figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). It found the […]

Timing right for Cartier

Nissan has named Guillaume Cartier as its new chairperson for the Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) region. He will take up his role on 1 April. He […]

Majority still avoiding public transport

Research has discovered a massive slump in the number of people using public transport and more people travelling alone in their own cars as a result of Covid-19. The independent […]

Trading levels up to 90%

Retailers are now trading at around 90% of typical volumes, according to the latest data from Auto Trader. It marks a notable increase on the 80% recorded in February, and […]

Starling lands key commercial role

SMH Fleet Solutions has named James Starling as chief commercial officer. He joins the business from senior roles at Toyota and Lexus Finance, and Lex Autolease. The move sees a […]

drivvn names new finance chief

Automotive eCommerce company drivvn has appointed Siân Cutter as head of finance. She will help the company accelerate its plans to deliver its services on a SaaS platform. Peter Brown, […]

Nissan unveils renewable plan for Sunderland

Nissan has announced plans for a major expansion to renewable energy generation at its Sunderland plant. Complementing the plant’s existing wind turbines and solar farm, the proposed 20MW solar farm […]

Renault sells entire Daimler share

Renault has completed the sale of its entire stake in Daimler AG. Its 16,448,378 shares represent 1.54% of the share capital of Daimler and were sold at €69.50 each. The […]

IMI extends re-accreditation deadline

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has announced an extension to the period for IMI re-accreditation assessments. This follows consultation with its network of centres and colleges approved for […]

Sandown Mercedes secures BCA services

Sandown Mercedes has agreed an exclusive two-year remarketing partnership with BCA that will see around 6,000 vehicles sold online over the period. The deal will see Sandown Mercedes vehicles sold […]

LKQ training goes online

LKQ Euro Car Parts has enhanced its training offering for garages, with the addition of a new e-learning suite. The courses from AutoEducation Academy cover everything from MOTs and diagnostics […]