Alan Feldberg

Engine production stalls in September

UK engine production fell 2.4% in September, with 216,643 units built in the month. Production for domestic and overseas markets fell 0.8% and 3.3% respectively, while year-to-date output was down […]

Smith honoured with Silver Medal

Former director of regulatory affairs at the British Coatings Federation Wayne Smith has been awarded the coatings industry’s highest honour, the Silver Medal. This award was created to recognise outstanding […]

LKQ extends supply partnerships

LKQ Euro Car Parts has extended its supply partnerships with Liftmaster and Milwaukee. Through its decade-long partnership with Liftmaster, LKQ Euro Car Parts’ Workshop Solutions division has become the UK’s […]

Motor insurance at four-year low

The average price that motorists are paying for their motor insurance is at a four-year low according to the ABI’s latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker. The ABI’s Tracker is the only survey that looks at the price […]

CV production increases in September

UK commercial vehicle production increased 3.3% in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that 7,603 vans, trucks, taxis and buses were built in Britain last […]

September production lowest for 25 years

UK car production fell five per cent in September, making it the worst performance for the month in 25 years. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), factories […]

Lease fleet goes downhill

The overall BVRLA lease fleet shrank by 3.6% year-on-year according to its latest survey. Its Quarterly Leasing Survey found that a 2.1% growth in the LCV fleet size partially offset […]

IGA recognised for coronavirus response

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has been shortlisted for the ‘Covid Champion Award’ at the 2021 Learning Awards, for the support they have given to garages throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. […]

AI reads between the lines

APD Global Research has added a new AI-based analytics tool to help businesses better understand customer feedback. Using a combination of artificial neural networking (ANN), machine learning (MI) and lexicon-based […]

Smart solution to road maintenance

A new study has found that motorists with smartphones could play an active role in maintaining roads. Researchers at the University of Birmingham have suggested that drivers could use high […]

FCA facing £5bn emissions scandal bill

A case against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been issued over diesel emissions which could affect upwards of half a million vehicles in England and Wales. The case has been filed […]