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JCC Peterborough gains BS 10125 standard
- 09/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Just Car Clinics is delighted to confirm that Peterborough is the first site in its network to be awarded the brand new British Standard BS 10125. Peterborough, the newest addition to the Just Car Clinics network has been working under the guidance of group compliance manager Andrew Firbank and general manager [...] -
Bentley commits to future skills
- 09/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Bentley has today underlined its commitment to future skills development by announcing the company’s largest intake of apprentices in 25 years. Marlies Rogait, member of the board for human resources, said, ‘At such an exciting time in Bentley’s history, with our new SUV, the Bentayga, nearing production, we [...] -
LSE report recognises National Windscreens
- 09/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
National Windscreens has announced that it has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’. The report is a celebration of the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses. To be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent [...] -
Innovators showcase carbon technology
- 09/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Eight specialist companies, dynamic innovators in low carbon road transport, are being showcased at a Parliamentary event being held in the House of Commons today. They are a practical manifestation of the findings of a new report, being launched at the same event, which shows how the drive for low carbon road [...] -
Saint-Gobain bid for Sika continues
- 09/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Swiss Takeover Board (TOB) has ruled the Burkard-Schenker family can accept the offer for its controlling stake in Sika from Saint-Gobain without it having to make an offer to acquire all the shares in the company. The Burkard-Schenker family has historically controlled Sika through a holding company, [...] -
Kwik fit announces 200 new apprenticeships
- 06/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Kwik Fit is marking the launch of National Apprenticeship Week 2015 on 9 March with the announcement of 200 new apprentice roles These jobs are being offered at its centres across the UK, providing opportunities for many school leavers to work close to home. Most of the two year apprenticeships are available to [...] -
Government needs to plan for driverless cars
- 06/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The BBC reports that the government needs to work out how driverless cars will be introduced onto UK roads, an influential group of MPs has said. Liability for crashes and how drivers will be trained and licensed need to be looked at now, according to the Commons transport committee. People also need to be [...] -
Further developments for IBIS
- 06/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The IBIS Global Summit 2015 will, for the first time, include commercial breaks – giving delegates a chance to learn about the IBIS partners. Taking place before the refreshment and lunch times, commercial breaks will see partners presenting themselves in unique and interesting ways in just 120 seconds. The [...] -
Motor finance rises 11%
- 06/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer new car finance volumes fell by three per cent in January 2015 This is compared with the same month in 2014, but remained 11% up in the twelve months to January. The percentage of private new car sales financed through [...] -
60% report garage nightmare
- 06/03/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The RAC has uncovered concerning figures showing as many as 60% of drivers have had a bad experience at their local garage The RAC Garage Compare research raises serious concerns over the standard of service from local independent garages across the country, not to mention confusion over costs. Almost two-thirds [...]