Alan Feldberg

SEAT sales set new standard

SEAT’s global sales went up by seven per cent from January to April 2019 compared to the same period the previous year as it broke the 200,000 barrier for the […]

Thatcham academy soars above national average

Thatcham Research Automotive Academy has recorded a 92% pass rate for its apprentices compared to a national average of 67%. This has been confirmed by the Education and Skills Funding […]

Superstars’ supercars under the hammer

A collection of supercars owned by superstars will go on sale on a bumper day at Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire on 11 May. Models owned by the likes of Chris Evans […]

Volvo launches EMEA parental policy

Volvo has announced that all sales employees in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) will be offered six months maternity or paternity leave with 80% pay. Its EMEA […]

Mercedes-Benz opens Carlisle outlet

Mercedes-Benz of Carlisle has opened its state-of-the-art retail outlet. The all-new showroom is the first car dealership on Kingmoor Park, Cumbria’s only Enterprise Zone, and will provide several firsts for […]

Reckless drivers should be banned from UK roads

A new survey has found that eight in 10 people surveyed believe reckless motorists should have their licence revoked, regardless of the offence, and be made to re-take their DVSA […]

Toyota backs London start-up

Toyota has underlined it ambition to become a mobility services provider by investing in a London-based carpool start-up. Faxi has developed an app that allows users to find and connect […]

MG strengthens London presence

MG Motor UK has increased its footprint in London with the opening of WLMG Marylebone. The latest dealership opening aligns with MG’s long-term growth strategy, as the brand seeks to […]

‘One of the highlights of my life’

Professor Gordon Murray, the renowned automotive designer and engineer, was presented with a CBE by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William. The ceremony, held at Buckingham Palace, recognised the contributions […]

Ring set for global growth

British aftermarket specialist Ring Automotive has been taken over by high-tech Germany firm Osram. The deal should guarantee more investment and open up new markets in Europe and America. The […]

Independents must protect ‘personal touch’

Repairers who rely on consumer facing websites for work risk losing one their greatest assets – the long-term, personal relationships they can develop with consumers. This is according to the […]