Simon Wait

McLaren receives keys for MCTC

The ‘key’ to the building that will house the new £50m McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) was handed over to McLaren Automotive ahead of final fitting out. The MCTC in […]

Audatex clarifies price changes

Audatex has issued a statement to customers in a bid to clarify its price changes. The price increase of 3.5%, which is inline with inflation, will be implemented from 1 […]

UK CV manufacturing up 19%

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing increased by almost a fifth (19.0%) in April 2018, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT). 7,299 CVs were […]

Autoglass and Bibby Distribution partner

Autoglass has been appointed as the preferred Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement (VGRR) supplier for Bibby Distribution as part of a new three-year partnership. Autoglass was awarded the new contract […]

AutoRaise reach out to repairers

AutoRaise are reaching out to all repairers in the UK to make contact with the charity so they can inform them about young people looking for employers to start them […]

Volvo awarded Brand of the Year

Volvo has received the Car Brand of the Year title in the 12th annual Which? Awards. Announced at a presentation ceremony in London, the award puts Volvo among those brands […]

Amazon makes insurance move

Amazon has made another definitive move into the insurance world by investing $12m into an Indian digital insurance start-up. It’s also been reported that the ecommerce giant is now also […]

Martin Wallen presented medal at BCF

At the Annual Conference 2018, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) presented its prestigious, silver medal to UK coatings industry champion, Martin Wallen. The silver medal was presented to Martin, formerly […]

Audatex launches Audaenterprisegold 4.1

Audatex has announced the launch of a new and upgraded version of its vehicle damage assessment and estimating system, Audaenterprisegold 4.1 (AEG 4.1). Available to all AEG users, the 4.1 […]

Charlie Mason Apprentice of the Year

Charlie Mason, a technician at Inchcape UK’s centre in Conwy, North Wales has been presented with an Apprentice of the Year 2018 Award by Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes Benz Apprentice of […]

Zipcar order 325 VW e-Golfs

Zipcar have placed an order for 325 all-electric Volkswagen e-Golfs. Volkswagen and car-sharing company Zipcar struck up a partnership in 2016 which, in the two years since, has led Londoners […]

Workshop transparency priority for MOTs

The recent changes to MOT testing are an opportunity to boost customer satisfaction through transparent video communications says automotive video expert CitNOW. The MOT has been significantly revamped, and is […]