Alan Feldberg

Motorists warned against new scam

A new online car stealing scam has been revealed following recent Home Office figures that showed a near 50% increase in vehicle thefts over the last five years – up […]

Covéa names technology officer

Covéa Insurance has appointed Graeme Howard to the role of chief technology and information officer (CTIO).   Graeme will begin his role at the end of February 2019. Graeme will […]

ADAS under the spotlight

Auto Windscreens turned the spotlight on ADAS recalibrations at its Automotive Connecting Conference. Attended by world-leading vehicle manufacturers such as Mazda, Toyota, Volvo and Volkswagen Group, the conference examined major […]

C&C expands into Wolverhampton

Accident repair specialist C&C Vehicle Services has expanded into the West Midlands, launching a flagship 30,000sqft facility in Wolverhampton and creating 25 new jobs. The new branch – fitted out […]

Skills crisis ‘greatest threat’

A new report has revealed the worst kept secret in the industry; that a lack of skills is the greatest threat. This is according to a survey conducted by Auto […]

Volvo announces High Achievers

Volvo has announced its regional winners for the High Achiever Incentive in 2018. Steve Plunkett, Volvo body and paint programme development manager, said, ‘Many congratulations to all of the winners […]

TechMan secures Savva savvy

TechMan has appointed Andy Savva as brand ambassador. With over 30 years’ experience in the automotive industry, Andy has owned and managed successful garages since 1994. Leo Freebairn, national sales […]

FTA backs pothole investments

The industry has reacted positively to government commitments to invest £22.9m for research and trials on new surface materials for pothole repairs. Malcolm Bingham, head of road network management policy […]

Nissan U-turns on Sunderland decision

Nissan has confirmed it will build its new X-Trail in Japan not Sunderland, blaming uncertainty over Brexit and changing emissions regulations in Europe for the decision. Nissan had originally committed […]

Exports save manufacturing figures

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that UK engine manufacturing was stable during 2018. It reported a fall of just 0.3%, with exports taking up to […]

MG expands dealer network

MG Motor UK has expanded its dealer network with the appointment of Thompson First in Stroud, Gloucestershire. A family-run business, Thompson First was founded in 1972 and has built a […]

Used diesel prices tumble

The average price of a used diesel car has fallen by 10.3% in the last two years. Diesel car values dropped five per cent in 2017 and new data shows that slump […]