Simon Wait

Baldwins ‘astounded’ by talent

Baldwins Repair Group has been ‘astounded’ by the calibre of young people that attended its first ever apprenticeship showcase in partnership with industry charity, AutoRaise. Fifteen prospective apprentices visited its […]

Ryan ready for Belron challenge

The UK’s Ryan Millar will take part in an unconventional competition to be held as part of a major event in Germany this summer: the World Cup for vehicle glass […]

Matlock joins Fix network

The owners of Fix Auto UK’s newest repairer, Derbyshire-based Lant Lane Ltd have invested heavily in their facilities to ensure it instantly met the network’s brand standards. Now operating as […]

New CEO for Allianz Partners

Allianz Partners in the UK and Ireland has appointed respected industry figure, Tim Tozer, as its new CEO. Tim Tozer will join Allianz Partners on 1 September 2018, bringing extensive […]

Investigation snares 77 fraudsters

A series of trials in which a total of 77 fraudsters either pleaded or were found guilty for their role in a major insurance fraud scam has concluded. It follows […]

Marmalade appeals for free trade

One of the UK’s leading insurers of young drivers is appealing to the industry to support free trade by not trying to trademark key terms. The insurer was forced to […]

Hitachi and eCars247 collaborate

Personal, motor, and retail finance provider, Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance, has collaborated with eCars247 to offer a brand new and highly innovative end-to-end e-commerce experience for used car buyers across […]

Volkswagen hosts startup competition

As part of their growing digital ambition, Volkswagen Financial Services UK is hosting the second VWFS STARTUP BATTLEFIELD in Milton Keynes on 20 July 2018. The aim is to help […]

UK firms ask for flexible rates

The UK’s SMEs are overwhelmingly calling for business rates to be made both simpler and more flexible, research from Close Brothers Asset Finance reveals. Overall, the figure stands at 71%, […]

Volvo invests in automotive sensor company

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has completed the first strategic investment via its newly-founded investment fund by taking a stake in Luminar, a leading start-up in the development of […]

Marcus Eckermann succeeds as Porsche MD

Marcus Eckermann will join Porsche Cars GB and Porsche Retail Group as managing director on 16 July, taking over from Alexander Pollich who is the new managing director at Porsche […]

Volvo steps up recycling

Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today announced its ambition that from 2025 at least 25 per cent of the plastics used in every newly launched Volvo car will be […]