Simon Wait

Motofix strengthens LKQ partnership

The Motofix Group has appointed LKQ Coatings as sole distributor for PPG paint products, paint dry-goods and consumables. LKQ Coatings is a division of the Euro Car Parts Group while […]

High hopes for flying cars

Uber plans to deliver flying cars to commuters within a decade through a network of on-demand electric aircraft. It’s published a white paper outlining the objectives of a new project […]

On-the-go appraisals is a Breeze

The leading Volkswagen retailer on the south coast of England has replaced its paper-based system with a mobile vehicle appraisal tool to improve efficiencies across its six sites. Breeze Volkswagen […]

CV production decline needs context

Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing in the UK fell slightly in September to 9,742 units – a drop of 0.7%. This is according to figures released by the Society of Motor […]

VW on ‘solid financial footing’

Despite the fall-out from the emission scandal the Volkswagen Group has reported an operating profit before special items of €11.3bn in the first nine months of the year, representing an […]

Export volumes pass the million mark

UK car manufacturing grew steadily in September, with production rising by 0.9%, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Exports rose 5.0% to reach […]

Manufacturing continues upward trajectory

British engine manufacturing enjoyed healthy growth in September, continuing the upward trend seen in 2016 so far. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 239,086 […]

Nissan boost for Sunderland plant

Nissan has extended its commitment to its Sunderland plant by announcing that it will produce the next Qashqai there, while also adding production of the next X-Trail model. As a […]

Payouts to Enterprise policyholders underway

Compensation for the estimated 46,000 UK Enterprise policyholders has begun this week, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has confirmed. This comes after liquidator Freddie White of Grant Thornton terminated […]

Premiums set to continue rising

Whiplash, taxes and price comparison websites have been blamed for a 16.3% rise in car insurance premiums in the past 12 months. The AA Premium Index found that premiums have […]

SEAT makeover continues in the Midlands

SEAT Derby and SEAT Birmingham are the latest dealerships to undergo the brand’s corporate refresh. The network is being overhauled throughout this year and next, and these dealerships are among […]

Incompetence levels ‘stunning and unacceptable’

Drivers have again been warned of the inherent dangers of buying part worn tyres. Research by Trading Standards, the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) and TyreSafe has concluded that the […]