Alan Feldberg

Gender imbalance still rife in automotive

The automotive sector has the lowest proportion of female-run businesses, behind even construction and repair. This is according to the latest research from Paymentsense. Data from the company’s 70,000 small […]

Thatcham highlights keyless risks

Thatcham Research has given four of seven new vehicles a poor safety rating because of their keyless entry/start systems. All four would have received good ratings were it not for […]

King named queen of Rising Stars

Emma King, Ford’s senior purchasing manager at the forefront of the marque’s $11bn investment in EVs, has been named the winner of Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry […]

North East demand for AFVs outstrips London

The North East is fertile territory for the alternative fuelled vehicle market, with models selling quicker there than in London. This is according to new data from cap hpi. It […]

Sandhurst secures key to Kia

Fix Auto Sandhurst, the network’s most recently appointed franchisee and Fix Auto Petersfield have successfully been selected as approved repairers for Kia. For Fix Auto Sandhurst, the appointment arrives less […]

London mayor pledges 50,000 new charge points

London will receive upwards of 50,000 more electric charge points between now and 2025 after mayor Sadiq Khan called for an ‘electric revolution’. The number of electric vehicles in the […]

Covéa launches ‘all risk’ option for SMEs

Covéa Insurance has launched the e-Trade Commercial Combined product, an ‘all risks’ solution for SMEs. A motor option is due to follow shortly. It’s designed to meet the changing needs […]

Dealer-popularity soaring among customers

Car-buyers are more inclined to visit dealerships than ever according to a study which suggests car retailers will continue to play a vital role as the sector evolves. More than […]

UK consortium to push EV boundaries

A new consortium has been established to develop breakthrough technology for electric vehicle powertrains, underling the UK’s pace-setting position in this industry. GKN Automotive, Drive System Design and the University […]

Government falling behind on emissions pledge

The government is failing to support the uptake of electric vehicles and needs to address issues surrounding taxation, infrastructure and supply if it hopes to meet its ‘net zero’ emissions […]

New co-operation between Automechanika and IBIS

The IBIS (International Bodyshop Industry Symposium) global conferencing platform and the international Automechanika trade fair brand are coordinating their schedules: the upcoming Automechanika fairs in Shanghai and Frankfurt will each […]

Auto Windscreens drives training agenda

Auto Windscreens is improving its technicians’ on-road practices with the introduction of a new in-house driver training programme.   The company’s regional training officers are equipped with the knowledge to […]