Alan Feldberg

Rolls-Royce announces significant job cuts

Engineering firm Rolls-Royce has announced it is cutting 4,600 jobs over the next two years. The cuts are expected to take place mainly at its Derby base, with middle managers […]

Expansion enters final phase

Work has begun on site for the final phase of Howard Group’s three-phase development at Interchange Park, Bedford, to expand Motorvogue’s multi-brand dealership following the grant of planning permission last […]

Car costs catching drivers napping

The average UK motorist spends £162 per month on running their car, or almost £2,000 per year. This is before they even take into account the cost of the vehicle […]

Support grows for ‘autonomous’ clarity

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers has supported calls for car manufacturers against misleading motorists with the word ‘autonomous’. Dr Jenifer Baxter, head of engineering, said, ‘The Institution welcomes the suggestion […]

Lookers continues history-making campaign

National motor retailer Lookers is taking on the North East leg of the biggest charity drive in its history – the Lookers Electric Charge. The carbon-neutral challenge is in aid […]

IBIS Global Summit 2019 Italy-bound

It has been announced that the IBIS Global Summit 2019 will be held in Italy. Closing 2018 Summit today in Munich, Germany, CEO Jason Moseley said, ‘We are absolutely delighted […]

U-Pol smashes million-litre barrier

For the first time in U-Pol’s 70-year history the Northamptonshire-based company has produced more than one million litres of product in a calendar month, and in doing so smashed its […]

Shortlist selected for CitNOW awards

CitNOW has announced the shortlisted entries that will compete to win at its 2018 Video Awards ceremony next month. The shortlisted entries will compete to win in the workshop, sales, […]

IBIS – Industry must own skills crisis

Skills has been under the microscope at day two of the IBIS Global Summit 2018, with panelists agreeing that if the industry hoped to solve issue, it had first to […]

Moon rover to boldly go

A groundbreaking, remote-control space rover will come into UK orbit for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The ispace rover, which can capture 360 degree, high resolution […]

Fast growth continues for Digraph

Digraph has acquired Oldbury-based Europart. The deal continues an aggressive expansion plan for the company, which claims to be the fastest-growing commercial vehicle motor factor business in the UK. The […]

MG Cannon’s Kia to success

MG Cannon Plymouth Accident Repair Centre has been chosen as the approved paint and body centre for Speedwell Kia, Paignton. As a Kia approved bodyshop it will only use genuine […]