RHA calls for government support
The Road Haulage Association is urging the new government to support the commercial vehicle sector with a number of new policies. It has called for a freeze on fuel duty, […]
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Police crack down on unsafe vehicles
A road safety initiative led by the DVSA and Health and Safety Executive has seen 45 commercial vehicles taken off roads in North Yorkshire for being unsafe. Local police officers […]
UK van mileage surges by 8%
New data from the Department for Transport has revealed that van mileage on UK roads has risen by 8% since the start of the pandemic. It found that light commercial […]
JLR underpins armed forces commitment with 1,500 jobs
JLR has celebrated the 10th anniversary of signing the Armed Forces Covenant by announcing it has now hired more than 1,500 veterans. The news underpins the brand’s commitment to supporting […]
Double celebration for Fix Auto Coalville bodyshop
Fix Auto Coalville has cause to celebrate after the Leicestershire business surpassed its 50th anniversary, marking half a century of service to the vehicle repair sector. Founded by Roger Billett […]
Renault names Adam Wood as new UK MD
Renault UK has appointed Adam Wood as managing director, Renault brand UK and Country Head Renault Group UK. He takes over from Guillaume Sicard, who has been named VP Renault […]
CV production plummets nearly 60% in May
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell for the third consecutive month in May, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that production plummeted […]
LKQ launches first-of-its-kind bodyshop training proposition
LKQ Academy has launched a first-of-its-kind bodyshop training proposition introducing 12 new courses designed to upskill bodyshop professionals. The new bodyshop-dedicated training prospectus caters for all abilities. Courses start from […]
EV test drive initiative aims to boost flagging demand
Accident management specialist AX is launching a unique EV test drive initiative to help boost flagging demand for electric vehicles and support the sustainability objectives of insurers, retailers and manufacturers. […]
Vella Group completes Brocksford Motors acquisition
The Vella Group has followed up April’s acquisition of Axiom by announcing the acquisition of Brocksford Motors in Stoke-on-Trent. The family-run independent repair centre, now managed by Mark Beech, becomes […]
A1 ADAS names Kieran Eastwood as operations manager
A1 ADAS Solutions Group has announced the appointment of Kieran Eastwood as operations manager as its gears up for national expansion. The group – which specialises in ADAS, mobile and […]
Volume models drive used car demand
Demand for used cars remains high with average selling times in June three days quicker than the same month last year. This is based on analysis of about 85 million […]
