Tyre service gains traction
A new tyre service enabling dealers to compete in the fleet market has gained significant traction, with more 1,600 franchises signing up in just six months. TyreServe uses a national […]
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Aston Martin glides into Wales
Aston Martin will create 750 high-skill jobs in south Wales after announcing it will build its new luxury DBX Concept in the Vale of Glamorgan. Work on the factory in […]
Vertu strengthens management structure
Vertu Motors plc is strengthening its management structure with the creation of a new division within the group. It will be headed by Tim Tozer, former chairman of Vauxhall Motors […]
LG and Intel develop 5G telematics
LG Electronics (LG) and Intel are collaborating to develop and pilot 5G-based telematics technology, the next generation of wireless technology for cars. Launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, […]
Footman James receives Feefo recognition
Specialist insurance broker Footman James has been recognised by Feefo for consistent high scores in customer service over the course of 2015. Feefo has awarded Footman James with the Gold […]
SEAT allies with technology firms
SEAT, Samsung Electronics and SAP SE have created a technological alliance to develop future projects for the connected car. At the 11th Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the three […]
Infiniti develops showroom solution
Infiniti is introducing a chain of short usage showrooms across Europe to allow new centres to start operating whilst their main facility is under development. Capitalising on the introduction of […]
RAC claims dealers need to differentiate
A predicted increase in the amount of high quality stock in the used car market is putting dealers under more pressure to differentiate their offering according to RAC. With availability […]
Industry showcase draws the crowds
The inaugural Industry Showcase Event being held at Rye Street Group, Bishops Stortford, now has nearly 100 pre-registrations with almost all attending with parents. The event, organised as part of […]
Volvo extends relationship with Paragon
Volvo Car UK has extended its relationship with Paragon in a new contract to manage the remarketing of all the manufacturer’s end-of-term vehicles. Paragon will now provide Volvo an end-to-end […]
WYTS expands operations
The Bdaily reports that Bradford-based West Yorkshire Truck Services (WYTS) has expanded into new industrial premises at GB Business Park on Cutler Heights Lane in Bradford. WYTS, which fabricates bespoke […]
IMI issues industry call
Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry is calling for people to consider joining the automotive sector, especially in light of recent studies. The call follows a study […]