Alan Feldberg

Renault reveals last-mile model

Renault has unveiled a new solution for inner city distribution and last-mile deliveries. The Renault EZ-FLEX, at just 3.86m long, 1.65m wide and 1.88m tall but with 3m3 load capacity […]

Ford & Slater secures VCA approvals

DAF dealer Ford & Slater has obtained Stage Two Approvals from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA). The dealership group, which has 11 locations throughout eastern and central England, obtained CoP […]

Sponsors line up behind Rising Stars

This year’s Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry – Rising Stars will be sponsored by Nissan, Toyota and CDK Global. The event, taking place in London on 19 […]

Video vital in tomorrow’s workshop

One in five automotive sector professionals believe personalised video expertise will be among the most important skills for workshop technicians. This is according to the latest research from CitNOW. Its […]

Covéa results dampened by motor claims

Covéa Insurance plc has announced its financial results for 2018, reporting a 3.6% increase in gross written premiums to £765.1m, profit after tax of £1.5m and a combined operating ratio […]

Top tips against car theft

With keyless systems and car jacking contributing to a spike in car thefts – which are now at a 10-year high – an expert in security has offered practical advice […]

Cool solution for food distributor

Coolertech has developed a bespoke solution for insulated vehicles for high-end producer and distributor of speciality foods, Harvey & Brockless. The 3.5 tonne vehicle design features Mercedes Sprinter chassis cabs, […]

Marvel takes to UK roads

A Northamptonshire haulage company is celebrating its 25th anniversary by adding a Marvel-inspired Renault truck to its fleet. D&D Transport said it wanted its new superhero-themed truck to help the […]

EMaC launches free aftersales academy

EMaC has launched its EMaC Aftersales Academy, a free training programme designed specifically to help motor dealers maximise aftersales opportunities. The launch of the academy will support dealers in equipping […]

New VDA apprenticeship standard approved

A new Vehicle Damage Assessor Apprenticeship Standard and End Point Assessment Plan has now been approved for delivery. The standard has been created by the industry Trailblazer group, which included […]

MG Cannon celebrates VDA success

MG Cannon Accident Repair Centres is celebrating the success of Andy Gover of Westbury, who was named runner up in the 2019 BMW Vehicle Damage Assessor of the Year competition. […]

Motofix VDAs receive AQP training

The Motofix Group has delivered Appropriate Qualified Person (AQP) training for all its VDAs. Guidelines introduced by the ABI on 1 October 2017 stipulate that anyone categorising motor salvage has […]