Alan Feldberg

Copart announces substantial growth strategy

Copart UK is increasing its vehicle storage capacity by more than 10% with an ambitious growth programme. Last year it added a further 22 acres of land at its Bristol […]

Groupe PSA repurchases DFG shares

Groupe PSA has repurchased 10 million of its own shares from Dongfeng Motor Group (DFG). The repurchase represents another step towards the proposed combination of Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, […]

NFDA backs government guidelines

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged members to continue to follow government guidelines around Covid-19 by ensuring staff wear masks at all times. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson […]

New survey reveals swing to EVs

More than half of Britain’s car buyers are now considering an electric or a hybrid vehicle as their next car. This is according to new car buying platform What Car?, […]

Rush-hour reaches pre-pandemic levels

New data has revealed that the morning rush hour is back at pre-lockdown levels. Telematics data from RAC Insurance drivers revealed that weekday car traffic between 8am and 9am from […]

Finance firms must ensure third party compliance

Motor finance companies have been warned to work with vehicle retailers and technology providers to ensure their products are sold in line with new FCA regulations. Online motor retail specialist […]

Petrol and diesel ban mooted for 2030

It’s been reported the government will bring forward its ban on the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles to 2030. The government initially planned to introduce the ban […]

Speeding ‘acceptable’ to many drivers

IAM RoadSmart has renewed its call for speeding to become as socially unacceptable as drink and drug driving after new analysis found that many drivers think speeding on motorways and […]

Groupe PSA adopts Audatex solution

Groupe PSA has introduced Audatex new Bodyshop Image Capture technology to its accident repair programme for Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles in the UK. The solution allows technicians to […]

BCA values and volumes rise

Average values and volumes for used light commercial vehicles improved at BCA in August. Average LCV values at BCA rose from £7,698 in July to £7,709 in August, averaging nearly […]

IBIS partner in the spotlight: CARSTAR

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) is shining the spotlight on its highly valued partner, CARSTAR. Under the leadership of Michael Macaluso, EVP and group president of Driven Brands Paint, […]

Van demand exceeding supply

The used van market is continuing to flourish in September, with auction houses reporting ‘robust’ demand exceeding supply. According to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA), used van values […]