Alan Feldberg

TWI to deliver new training modules

TWI Ltd is leading a European project consortium to create training modules for a harmonised standard of qualification in the car body repair sector. The CARBOREP project, which has been […]

LCV market grows in February

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remained stable in February, with year-on-year demand growing by 1.8%, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

New car market out of reverse

The UK’s new car market ended five months of decline by recording marginal growth in February, driven by a 34% in alternatively fuelled vehicles. It was up 1.4%, according to […]

Honda makes further EV commitments

Honda has announced it is accelerating its shift to electric vehicles. In 2017 it said its aim was for electric vehicles to contribute two thirds of global sales by 2025. […]

Ghosn granted bail in Japan

Carlos Ghosn has been granted bail by a Tokyo court. The architect of the Nissan, Mistubishi and Renault alliance has been charged with financial misconduct, but could be released today […]

NFDA reports improving relationships

The relationship between dealers and manufacturers improved over the winter. This is according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Dealer Attitude Survey. ‘It is positive to see that, despite […]

Dealers to benefit from new partnership

EMaC has announced a new collaboration with a leading electronic vehicle health check solutions provider. It claims the partnership with autoVHC will result in improved workshop sales and service revenue […]

£100m merger deal complete

Motorhog, Car Transplants, DH Systems and FAB Recycling completed their merger on 28 February. Their merger creates SYNETIQ, the UK’s largest motor dismantler in a deal valued at over £100m. […]

Circle Leasing names new sale head

Circle Leasing has appointed Jonathan Reynolds as the company’s new head of sales. ‘Jonathan will bring with him a wealth of experience relating to the car industry, the sales process […]

Sparshatt completes £300,000 investment

Sparshatt Truck & Van has completed a major investment in state-of-the art spraybooth technology which it believes will produce high quality paint finishes and quicker turnaround times. The Mercedes-Benz Trucks […]

AutoRaise launches week-long apprenticeship drive

Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), bodyshop magazine charity partner AutoRaise has announced a week-long drive to promote apprenticeships in the industry. Through its Academy and Cadet programmes, AutoRaise […]

Royal approval for Morelli director

Morelli director Mark Moring has attended Buckingham Palace to mark the 40th anniversary of charity DEBRA, which supports families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa. Mark has raised more than £200,000 for […]