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Latest acquisition continues consolidation trend

The consolidation of the UK automotive aftermarket has continued with Fix Auto Swansea West acquiring Pontypridd bodyshop S&F Motors. The deal has continued a busy period in terms of acquisitions […]

Pim takes silver in Best of Belron

Autoglass technician George Pim has been named the second best windscreen technician in the world at the Best of Belron 2024 competition. He competed over two days against 30 of […]

GSF Car Parts unveils new Birmingham branch

UK parts distributor GSF Car Parts has opened a new 10,000 sqft branch in Birmingham. Supported by a fleet of five vans, two bikes, and two electric Tuk Tuk-style bikes, […]

Händler Protect follows Motor Ombudsman Code

The Motor Ombudsman has announced that vehicle warranty provider Händler Protect has joined its Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)-approved Motor Industry Code of Practice for Vehicle Warranty Products. It is […]

AB Dynamics updates testing software

AB Dynamics has updated its Track Applications Suite software to add a further 400 automotive tests to its ‘Special Groups.’ The Track Applications Suite is a single software ecosystem enabling […]

Fleet risks increase with rise in collision ratios

Geotab is calling for an increased focus on fleet safety after new research revealed that miles per collision among professional drivers is coming down. It found that the total distance […]

SYNETIQ initiative supports sustainability strategy

SYNETIQ is enhancing is sustainability credentials by carrying out a project to calculate the carbon emissions of its auction vehicles. The IAA company is undertaking the study with sustainability consultants […]

BCA reports steady sales in May

BCA has reported that supply and demand remained strong through May, with a reduction of £132 to £7,376 in the average price of sold vehicles. Looking at the data more […]

Polestar names new UK and Ireland MD

Polestar has appointed Matt Galvin to lead the brand in the UK and Ireland. He joins after more than 20 years in the automotive industry, having held senior roles at […]