Alan Feldberg

Mercedes-Benz sales slowdown

Mercedes-Benz sold 195,690 vehicles worldwide in May, down 1.3%. Ongoing model changes in the SUV segment were blamed for a dampening impact on sales. In total, the brand has sold […]

Ripon Racecourse to host Classic Car Show

Ripon Racecourse will host Mark Woodward’s Classic Car Show for its final visit of 2019 this August Bank Holiday. More than 500 historic vehicles, including classic cars from petite Austin […]

Volvo and Uber achieve full automation

Volvo and Uber have developed a fully autonomous vehicle which could enable safe, reliable autonomous ridesharing without the need for a driver. This is part of the joint agreement signed […]

Fleets planning EV switch

The FTA is urging the government to increase support for electrified vehicles after finding that the majority (71.4%) of van operators intend to use electric vehicles in their fleets this […]

Parts provider broadens range

A leading supplier of automotive parts has increased its range by 1,220 new products. DT Spare Parts, the aftermarket specialist brand of Diesel Technic, has extended its range to include […]

TDN Group to open 25 new sites

UK paintless dent removal company TDN Group will roll out 25 new repair centres in the next five years after significant investment from US company The 300 Group. The 300 […]

Hyundai taps into AI to enhance driver safety

Hyundai has announced a new partnership that will tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to better protect drivers following a collision. The partnership with MDGo, an Israeli start-up, […]

New car plant operational in Wales

In the same week that Ford confirmed it will close its Bridgend plant, another manufacturer has announced it is now producing cars in Wales. Up to 3,000 jobs are expected […]

Axalta to develop new site

Axalta will develop a new, state-of-the-art facility in the Netherlands for its refinish business. Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox and Syrox will all relocate there once construction is finished. The new […]

Dealer discounts near £17m

Car buyers have enjoyed savings of £16.8m since February, as dealers respond to falling sales by increasing discounts by upwards of 10%. This is according to the latest research by […]

Bridgend to ballot on strike action

Ford workers in Bridgend will be balloted over potential strike action after it was announced the plant will close next year. Unite and GMB will hold mass meetings on Friday […]

Van drivers rewarded for excellence

Chris Shenton of Asda and Alex Tilley of Moy Park have been named the Van Excellence Driver of the Year and Young Driver of the Year 2019. Chris and Alex […]