Alan Feldberg

Graduation day for Renault apprentices

South Yorkshire had delivered the first group of technicians to graduate from Groupe Renault’s Advanced Apprenticeship Programme. The programme was set up in 2015. A total of 18 youngsters graduated […]

London bodyshop named Bentley’s best

H.R. Owen’s Jack Barclay Bentley Service Centre is one of just five bodyshops in the worlds to be named Bodyshop of the Year 2018 by Bentley. The Bentley paint and […]

Volvo profits fall 19.3%

Volvo has reported a 9.4% rise in global first-quarter retail sales, with 161,320 cars sold, although profits fell by nearly 20%. Net revenue rose 10.7% on the first quarter of […]

Used car prices remain steady

Used cars held their value in March, increasing their value by 2.3% to and average price of £12,843. However, according to the latest findings from the Auto Trader Retail Price […]

Key service appointment at VW Commercial Vehicles

David Hanna has been appointed Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ head of service and parts. He will be responsible for defining and delivering all aftersales programmes and standards, as well as for […]

Volvo launches online sales solution

Volvo Car UK has launched what it claims to be the most complete online sales service offered by any car manufacturer in the UK. Volvo Online is designed to offer […]

Is IP your unprotected asset?

A House of Commons summit has warned the British car industry – and particularly innovate start-ups – that it needs to understand intellectual property (IP) better if it hopes to […]

Renault reveals last-mile model

Renault has unveiled a new solution for inner city distribution and last-mile deliveries. The Renault EZ-FLEX, at just 3.86m long, 1.65m wide and 1.88m tall but with 3m3 load capacity […]

Ford & Slater secures VCA approvals

DAF dealer Ford & Slater has obtained Stage Two Approvals from the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA). The dealership group, which has 11 locations throughout eastern and central England, obtained CoP […]

Sponsors line up behind Rising Stars

This year’s Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry – Rising Stars will be sponsored by Nissan, Toyota and CDK Global. The event, taking place in London on 19 […]

Video vital in tomorrow’s workshop

One in five automotive sector professionals believe personalised video expertise will be among the most important skills for workshop technicians. This is according to the latest research from CitNOW. Its […]

Covéa results dampened by motor claims

Covéa Insurance plc has announced its financial results for 2018, reporting a 3.6% increase in gross written premiums to £765.1m, profit after tax of £1.5m and a combined operating ratio […]