Alan Feldberg

BVRLA welcomes trade deal

The BVRLA has welcomed the announcement of a Brexit trade deal. BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: “This Brexit trade deal comes as a big relief and will provide a […]

Roads remain drivers’ key concern

Poor road quality remains the greatest motoring concern for UK drivers in 2020. This is according to research carried out for the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring. It surveyed more […]

UK car production down a third in 2020

UK car production declined 1.4% in November to 106,243 units. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported that 1,501 fewer cars were made than in the same month […]

Engine production dips in November

Engine production fell by 8.2% during November, with production for domestic and overseas markets down 7.8% and 8.4% respectively. Engine output has declined in every month of 2020, with year-to-date […]

CV production suffers November decline

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing decreased 1.9% in November, with 8,605 units rolling off production lines. According to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), output […]

SMMT statement on Tier 4

With more of the country expected to be plunged into Tier 4 after Christmas, the SMMT has commented on the challenges to dealerships of these tougher restrictions. Mike Hawes, SMMT […]

BCA announces three-year deal

Glyn Hopkin has signed an exclusive three-year remarketing deal with BCA that will sell around 8,000 vehicles annually. The privately-owned South East based dealer group was founded in 1993 and operates over 50 dealerships representing multiple brands across […]

No Bridge too far

S&G Response IT officer Michael Bridge has raised more than £3,000 for charity after completing 262 10k runs during 2020. He has been raising the money for Sarcoma UK, after […]

SYNETIQ rises to charity challenge

SYNETIQ has been completing its last round of fundraising for The Sick Children’s Trust with a series of virtual and remote activities. With 10 ‘Homes from Home’ around the country, […]

SsangYong applies for rehabilitation procedures

SsangYong Motor Company has applied for rehabilitation procedures, including a Company Property Preservative Measure, a General Prohibition Order and Autonomous Restructuring Support. The decision whether to commence with the rehabilitation […]

Copart still open for business

Copart has assured customers it remains open for business despite the new tier four restrictions. Copart has remained operational since the first Covid-19 lockdown back in March, and has adapted […]

AW Repair employee stands the test of time

AW Repair Group has recognised its longest-serving employee with a commemorative watch. Niel Harmston joined AW in December 2000 after working in the parts department of a Vauxhall dealership. He […]