AkzoNobel’s need for speed
AkzoNobel has renewed its sponsorship of the Human Power Team (HPT) Delft and Amsterdam. The HPT team competes in the World Human Powered Speed Challenge in the Nevada desert every […]
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Service sector rebounds to pre-2008 levels
The services sector accounted for nearly 79% of UK GDP in the first half of 2016. It’s the only sector that has exceeded pre-2008 recession levels. One of the biggest […]
Awards jury announced
Plenham Ltd has announced its bodyshop Awards Jury 2016, featuring many recognisable and respected names within the sector. bodyshop Awards Jury 2016: Catherine Farmer, head of motor supply chain, […]
Suzuki named ‘most improved’
Suzuki GB plc has been recognised as the ‘most improved organisation’ in The Institute of Customer Service’s annual UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) for July 2016. A national measure of […]
Onward mobility critical to customer retension
An onward mobility programme is now integral to a dealership’s profit and loss line, according to Steve Evans, CEO and founder of Accident Exchange. He said, ‘Back in 2001, onward […]
RAC gets Nebula going
Nebula Systems says it’s on target to launch its new diagnostics platform for independent garages in September, after MECH5 was successfully introduced at Automechanika Birmingham. Nebula, which was formed in […]
Insurers rally after Enterprise collapse
UK motor insurers have moved to calm fears in the market after the collapse of Gibraltar-based Enterprise Insurance. Michael Lawrence, personal lines director at LV, told Insurance Age, ‘Unfortunately, circumstances […]
London vehicle thefts rise
According to the latest Home Office Report, the Metropolitan Police has seen the first rise in vehicle thefts in 20 years. The report goes on to reveal that organised thieves […]
Registrations back to pre 2008 levels
There have been more new car registrations in Europe in the first half of 2016 than at any time since the recession of 2008. Stronger economic conditions, new products and […]
IMI backs Apprenticeship Levy delay
A number of business groups have urged the government to delay implementation of the Apprenticeship Levy, due to be introduced next April. The latest to speak up is IMI CEO […]
The sky’s the limit for charity challenge
Marshall Motor Holding CEO Daksh Gupta has raised nearly £150,000 for BEN, the charity dedicated to supporting those working in the automotive industry. Despite a fear of heights, he completed […]
AA warns of more traffic chaos
The AA has warned of more traffic delays for British motorists heading to France over the next couple of weeks. French highway authorities are warning of heavy congestion on main […]
