Alan Feldberg

MG Motor continues to buck sales trend

MG Motor UK has reported its 19th consecutive month of record-breaking growth. Sales reached 1,212 cars in May, making it the company’s second largest month ever, increasing its volume by […]

Suzuki strengthens Kent network

Suzuki GB PLC has increased its network of dealerships by appointing Maidstone-based Invicta Motors to represent the brand. Invicta is the sixth Suzuki dealership in Kent and the sixth new […]

Last chance for Logistics Awards nominations

There are just three weeks remaining to enter the FTA’s Logistics Awards. Entries for this year’s awards, which will take place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on Thursday, […]

Industry responds to Ford closure

The industry has reacted to the new that Ford is closing its Bridgend plant, with a potential loss of 1,700 people plus many more in the supply chain. Ford announced […]

JLR and BMW join forces on EV development

Jaguar Land Rover and BMW have agreed to pool resources to develop electric vehicles. The two companies will share research and production planning, as well as joint procurement in the […]

Ford to close Bridgend plant

Ford will close its manufacturing plant in Bridgend, South Wales in September next year, casting huge question marks over the workforce of about 1,700. This is according to union sources, […]

Ford set to announce Bridgend closure

Ford is expected to announce today it will close its Bridgend plant in Wales, putting up to 1,700 jobs under threat. It has called a meeting of Union members, when […]

FCA withdraws Renault merger proposals

Fiat Chrysler has withdrawn a proposal for a merger with Renault. It said the political conditions are not suitable for such an arrangement. Fiat Chrysler had proposed a ‘merger of […]

The Kia to success

Kia has recorded its best-ever May sales figure of 7,279, an increase of eight per cent compared to 2018 and ahead of the 2016 record of 6,912, with alternative-fuelled models […]

Drivers back tougher penalties

Almost 90% of motorists would like to see tougher penalties for using a phone behind the wheel. This is according to a new survey of more than 2,000 motorists carried […]

Supermarkets announce price cuts

Fuel prices look set to tumble after Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s announced they will cut prices by up to 3p a litre. Prices at Asda and Morrisons forecourts will be […]

Genuine and staged collisions under the spotlight

The difference between fraudulent staged accidents and genuine accidents will be assessed at the Crash Test and Research day, which will be attended by bodyshop magazine on 20 June. Organised […]