Simon Wait

Chancellor George Osborne has today delivered his eighth Budget downgrading UK economic growth forecasts and warning of the risks of leaving the EU. The statement included: A freeze on fuel […]

Automechanika Birmingham, to be held at the NEC from the 7-9 June, will offer an extensive series of seminars, staged across three theatres. In addition to having the opportunity of […]

ABI Research anticipates accelerated adoption of automotive software over-the-air (SOTA) updates with nearly 180 million new SOTA-enabled cars shipping between 2016 and 2022. As the automotive industry ramps up its […]

Mercedes-Benz Vans has reported record sales, revenue and EBIT figures for the financial year 2015. The Vans division delivered 321,000 vehicles to customers as sales figures outstripped previous totals (previous […]

LeasePlan has been named Best LCV Lease Provider of 2016 by the Vans A2Z for the fourth year running. The awards category (sponsored by Manheim Remarketing) recognises leasing suppliers who […]

With the recent acquisition of Ambrosetti, BCA Marketplace claims it is now positioned to offer a unique range of services to the motor industry. BCA is delivering complex de-fleet and […]

Autocar and Courland Automotive have opened an enhanced version of the Next Generation Award programme to all UK resident young adults aged 17-25 for 2016. Now a five-category competition, the […]

There would be ‘significant uncertainty’ over used car values if the UK left the EU following the June referendum according to Glass’s. Glass’s, a leading automotive data provider, points out […]

AA Garage Guide has agreed strategic partnerships with both the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and Motor Codes. The move comes as an attempt to help steer motorists towards […]

As part of our ongoing growth plans within the automotive refinish market, Saint-Gobain has welcomed Richard Hill to the Norton Automotive team. Richard joins as the technical sales manager for […]

UK based welding products supplier, Weldability-Sif has opened a new foundation level welder training facility at Riseholme College. The move is part of an ongoing strategy from the Weldability-Sif Foundation […]

Uncertainty over access to funding could jeopardise government targets of delivering three million new apprentice starts over the next four years, according to Thatcham Research. According to a recent report […]