MOT failures due to emissions defects
Nearly 750,000 cars failed their MOT due to emissions defects in the six months following revisions to MOT rules in May 2018. This trend suggests the failure rate is set […]
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MG adds Wakefield to network
MG Motor UK has added to its dealer network in west Yorkshire with the launch of Wakefield MG. MG’s network is expected to see 120 retailers operating by the end […]
ERM taps into EV market
International automotive technology supplier ERM Advanced Telematics is expanding into the electric vehicle (EV) market. ERM products are installed in more than five million vehicles worldwide. Now the company is […]
Tech skills intrinsic to successful repairs
Nine out of 10 motor industry professionals say technology skills will be a prerequisite for automotive technicians in the next 10 years. This is according to research by CitNOW, which […]
Tailgating more dangerous than speeding and drink-driving
Tailgating causes one in 10 van accidents on UK roads, more than speeding, drink driving and bad weather. Figures from the Department for Transport revealed that tailgating was only behind […]
Charity bike ride a huge success
A six-strong team from S&G Response has just completed a demanding 360-mile Bike Ride from London to Amsterdam, raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Alongside their efforts, the S&G Response […]
PSA Group investment depends on Brexit deal
The PSA Group has said the next generation Astra will be manufactured at its factory in Ellesmere Port, but only if a no-deal Brexit is avoided. The PSA Group said […]
PPG offers ‘higher efficiency, quality, productivity’
PPG has introduced a new paint mixing solution that it claims will revolutionise bodyshops by enabling them to generate value from colour mixing. Called, Moonwalk, the proprietary technology has been […]
Aston Barclay appoints new Wakefield manager
Aston Barclay has appointed Karl Ward, previously remarketing manager at Ogilvie Fleet, as manager of its state-of-the-art Wakefield ‘Northern Powerhouse.’ Karl has been in the vehicle auction and remarketing industry […]
Ben charity leaders braced for Thames challenge
With just one week to go until the Epic Thames Waterbike Ride, for automotive charity Ben, three automotive industry leaders are fully prepped and ready to water-cycle the River Thames […]
Businesses urged to tow the line
Licence Bureau has issued a warning to businesses to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the legalities related to towing loads following recent reported incidents. With around 4,000 reported […]
Skills shortages remain acute concern
The industry does not have the skills to deal with the rising number of ADAS enabled vehicles, with more than a third of bodyshops citing a lack of skills the […]
