Alan Feldberg

Pressure mounts on flexible working policies

A new report has revealed that automotive businesses in the UK are under increasing pressure to restrict flexible working. According to a study carried out by Ennis & Co, parent […]

Congestion charge in London set for 20% hike

The congestion charge in London could rise 20% from £15 to £18, with Transport for London announcing a new consultation around a number of proposed changes. These include a 20% […]

IMI Skills 2024 - Teagan Whiteman, Fix Auto Newport

Changes to apprenticeship rules announced

The Department for Education has unveiled major changes to apprenticeship rules that will impact businesses in the automotive aftermarket. Among the changes, Accelerated Apprenticeship programmes will be introduced from 1 […]

Volvo job cuts announced to reduce costs

Significant Volvo job cuts have been announced as the Swedish vehicle manufacturer aims to reduce its costs It said it is aiming to reduce its global workforce by around 15%, or 3,000 […]

Revive! King’s Lynn open for business

Smart repairs provider Revive! Auto Innovations has announced a new franchise business, Revive! King’s Lynn. The company will provide mobile bodywork and alloy wheel repairs to car dealerships and private […]

Lithium-ion battery fires in EVs up by 77%

Lithium-ion battery fires surged by 93% from 2022 to 2024, according to data released by QBE Insurance. It found that fires involving electric cars rose from 131 to 232, or […]

Autofininity unveils Feeds Agent for greater automation

Autofinity has unveiled Feed Agent to offer dealers advanced monitoring and automation of inventory. Feeds Agent enables dealers to integrate supplier systems, dealer management system and online marketing channels to […]

Motorvate set for Automechanika Birmingham launch

Motorvate will make its debut at Automechanika Birmingham next week as part of an Ignite Arena programme focusing on careers, skills, and the future of the automotive aftermarket. Automechanika Birmingham […]

Hudson Kapel trebles vehicle refurbishment capacity

Hudson Kapel has invested £3.5m in technology and staff to treble its vehicle refurbishment capacity. The company has expanded its operations at Throckmorton, Thurleigh and Norton, hiring 50 new technicians, […]

UK-EU trade deal ‘imperative’, says SMMT

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has restated its call for a UK-EU trade deal to protect the automotive sector. It has said the EU remains the UK’s […]