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Automotive Insights acquires Factor Sales

Automotive Insights owners Eyeballs to Datapoints has acquired Factor Sales, a leading source of insight for the automotive aftermarket. The Manchester-based company is backed by an experienced advisory board including […]

Drive Motor Retail to unveil Darlington Motor Village

Drive Motor Retail will officially open its newly redeveloped Darlington Motor Village on 5 September. The launch weekend follows a £3m investment that has brought seven vehicle brands together under […]

SATA Spray Gun Design Competition winner revealed

Isle of Wight refinishing apprentice Abi Bird has been named winner of the 2026 SATA Spray Gun Design Competition. The competition was launched in collaboration with School of Thought to […]

Andy West appointed to Ramp up growth

Automotive industry veteran Andy West has joined RAMP as board advisor for strategic OEM partnerships. The appointment will support growth plans with OEMs and franchised dealer groups. West brings more […]

Electric vehicle drivers give charging the thumbs up

New research has revealed that electric vehicle drivers are finding the charging experience easier than expected. However, it found that the reality varies significantly depending on whether motorists can charge […]

Autorola marks 20-year milestone in UK aftermarket

Autorola has celebrated 20 years in the UK online remarketing sector following its acquisition of Macclesfield-based Global Remarketing in August 2006. It now has 20 global subsidiaries operating in countries […]

B-Parts continues international expansion

Online original and certified used automotive parts provider B-Parts has expanded into Poland. The expansion is part of a wider strategy of international expansion ahead of the next phase of […]

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Fleets increasingly turning to electric vehicles

More than 70% of the world’s leading fleets did not add any petrol or diesel models last year with electric vehicles their preferred choice. The latest EV100 Progress and Insights […]

BCA marks 80th anniversary in UK automotive industry

Vehicle remarketing services provider BCA is celebrating 80 years in the UK motor industry in 2026. Widely recognised for vehicle remarketing, the business has evolved beyond auctions and now provides a […]

PPG boosts business segments with new leadership

PPG has appointed new senior executives to lead its industrial coatings, performance coatings and global architectural coatings businesses. PPG established the three segments last year to align its complementary businesses. […]