Simon Wait

Far-reaching consequences

The government’s decision to cut the plug-in car grant will have far-reaching consequences for consumers, the environment and industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) stated. Reducing the […]

ITV journalist hosts RMI dinner

The RMI held its annual dinner at the InterContinental London Park Lane last night, where chairman, Peter Johnson, spoke to guests about the importance of Brexit negotiations ending with tariff-free […]

EMACS joins CIECA

EMACS Bodyshop Management Systems has announced that is has joined CIECA as a corporate customer. The UK-based company develops, installs and supports bodyshop management systems, and has been awarded Best […]

Mental health and driving connection

Venson Automotive Solutions is launching its new white paper, which looks at the connection between mental health and driver safety at work. Titled ‘It’s good to talk: caring about mental […]

Benefits of a service plan

A new survey from EMaC a subsidiary of Innovation Group, revealed that 29% of car owners who don’t have a service plan in place, finance car service and repairs using […]

Ben appoints Rachel Clift

Ben has announced the appointment of Rachel Clift as health and wellbeing director. Rachel will lead Ben’s health and wellbeing services for the automotive industry, bringing with her over 18 […]

MG appoints Matthew Stevens

MG Motor UK has announced the appointment of Matthew Stevens to the role of product and planning manager. Matthew is an experienced analyst and data insights professional with more than […]

SMMT ready for Brexit

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) launched its new Brexit Readiness Programme to help the industry, especially SMEs in the automotive supply chain, prepare for the UK leaving […]

Change in road safety priorities

The needs of vulnerable road users including pedestrians, cyclists, children and older people must become a priority in local planning processes if the level of road deaths and serious injuries […]

Green lights all the way

Ford is trialling a new way in which connected car technology negotiates busy junctions that does not require the driver to wait at red lights or stop their vehicle. Ford’s […]

Used car sales increase

Data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index, revealed that the average price of a second-hand car reached a record high of £12,853 in September; a year-on-year increase of five per […]

Dealers get thumbs up

The latest results of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Consumer Attitude Survey Autumn 2018 showed that 64% of consumers believe franchised dealerships are the safest option to get a […]