Alan Feldberg

Most drivers favour smart motorways

New research has found that 56% of drivers believe smart motorways are beneficial and help improve road safety, congestion and emission levels. The survey, conducted by Venson Automotive Solutions, also […]

Car buyers tighten belts

Interest from car buyers in 4x4s has surged during January, although the average spend has fallen slightly from last year’s record highs. This is according to research from buyacar, which […]

Licence Bureau extends online training

Licence Bureau has introduced its new Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) remote training programmes. The Driver CPC programme will be split into three distinct bands: Licence Bureau Modular 3.5hr […]

Norman steps up to global role

Stephen Norman has been appointed senior vice president, sales, aftersales and marketing of Opel/Vauxhall. He will take up his role on 1 February, stepping up from managing director of Vauxhall […]

UK the Kia to success

Kia sold more units in the UK than anywhere else as it achieved its highest share of the European market last year. According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ […]

Government urged to budget for recovery

The BVRLA has urged the chancellor to deliver long-term tax certainty for the vehicle rental, leasing and fleet sectors in his spring budget. This sector spends over £30bn a year […]

EVs winning over drivers

A new survey found that 63% of drivers would consider going electric for their next car. They cited environmental concerns, home charging and tax benefits as influencing factors. The survey […]

CBE for RHCV chairman

RH Commercial Vehicles chairman Neville Baxter has been awarded a CBE – Commander of the Order of the British Empire – in the Queens New Year’s honours list. He has […]

Conference goes online

RAC Dealer Network is organising a two-day online conference for its regional managers. Starting on 28 January, the conference will update them on trends within the used car sector and […]

Type and time of collisions impacted by Covid

Both the type and time of collisions changed last year, as driving habits changed according to Covid-19. Rear-end collisions fell by a drastic 27%, according to analysis by AX of […]

React adds Lincs to the chain

React Group has opened a new site in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. The site is owned by John Pattinson, Barry Whittles and Chris Elton, who formed React Accident Repair Group a few years ago, and […]

TrustFord renews BCA partnership

TrustFord has announced a new three-year exclusive remarketing partnership with BCA. TrustFord remarkets around 25,000 vehicles annually with BCA, including cars and light commercial vehicles. Its vehicles are offered with […]