Alan Feldberg

UK and Japan commence trade talks

The UK and Japanese automotive industries have welcomed the start of trade talks between the two countries. A joint statement issue by Dr George Gillespie, president of the Society of […]

Equipment sales ‘back in alignment’

Absolute Alignment has reported that sales in May reached pre-lockdown figures. The UK supplier of four-wheel alignment equipment has adapted the way it works to adhere to all government guidelines […]

Car finance market collapses by 94%

New volumes in the consumer car finance market slumped 94% in April compared to the same month in 2019, and by 33% in the first four months of the year. […]

Nissan Sunderland resumes production

The first Nissan Juke has come off the line at Nissan Sunderland after the plant resumed production on Monday. Every operation across the plant has been rigorously risk assessed to […]

Cenex events postponed until November

Cenex has confirmed that its annual Low Carbon Vehicle (Cenex-LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (Cenex-CAM) events will be postponed until 18–19 November 2020. The events will take place at Millbrook […]

Remote shift predicted for fleet management

The impact of the coronavirus is likely to change fleet management for good. According to FleetCheck, the remote way of working introduced during lockdown is likely to become permanent, with […]

CAPS users get access to Service Certainty

Service Certainty has integrated with CAPS, meaning the 1,200-plus bodyshops and 65 work providers that use CAPS can now also use Service Certainty technology. Service Certainty technology enhances the level […]

A ‘black week’ for UK automotive

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has urged the government to double down on efforts to reboot the economy after what it described as a “bad week”. Manufacturers […]

SsangYong back in business

SsangYong showrooms are back in business with its visit-by-appointment-only system already leading to sales. It reported that its new safety protocols introduced last week were successful and that, although closed […]

Used prices continue resurgence in May

The average price of used cars rose by nearly two per cent in May compared to the same month last year. This is according to data from Auto Trader’s Retail […]

Harrison named new sales manager

KM Tools, a turnkey provider of manufacturing equipment, has named Neil Harrison as sales manager. “The technical capabilities of the business and its customers match well with my experience in […]

Bentley to cut 1,000 jobs

Bentley will announce up to 1,000 jobs cuts, it has been reported. An official statement is expected later today. Bentley resumed production at its headquarters in Crewe on May 11, […]