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Steer Automotive Group launches Steer Electric Eastleigh
- 24/07/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
Steer Automotive Group has launched Steer Electric Eastleigh, the group's first purpose-built electric vehicle repair location. This new facility in Eastleigh is located just off the M27 near the Southampton import docks, providing excellent accessibility and convenience. Steer Electric Eastleigh spans more than [...] -
Thatcham asks government to address 7 automotive challenges
- 24/07/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research is today asking the new government to address seven key areas of concern within the automotive sector. Jonathan Hewett, chief executive at Thatcham Research, said: “The UK’s automotive industry faces a number of challenges which the new government must resolve if it is to deliver safe, secure [...] -
Enterprise Repair Partner Awards 2024 winners announced
- 24/07/2024
- Posted by: Bob Malkowski
- Category: News
The winners of the Enterprise Repair Partner Awards 2024 have been announced at the Enterprise Repair Partner Event at the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth. Hosted by Andrew Mackenzie, Enterprise’s UK and Ireland network manager, the awards recognised outstanding performance and service by bodyshops across the [...] -
Porsche scales back on electric vehicle targets
- 24/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Porsche has become the latest vehicle manufacturer to row back on its electric vehicle plans. It had set a target for 80% of sales to be electric by 2030. However, it has now said that the 80% target will be dependent on customer demand and further developments in EV technology. EV sales have stalled this [...] -
Cap hpi and SYNETIQ agree new salvage data deal
- 24/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Cap hpi has announced a new partnership with vehicle recycling and salvage company SYNETIQ which will add total loss vehicle information to its available data. This will offer users of HPI Check an enhanced vehicle search with greater transparency, including a history of incidents and total loss. HPI Check, [...] -
Warrantywise appoints new dealer sales director
- 24/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Warrantywise has appointed Wayne Duxbury as dealer sales director to drive growth and develop dealership relationships. Duxbury began his career at Warrantywise as a dealer account manager and was then promoted to field sales manager. He then worked for Momentum Warranties as regional manager and sales director [...] -
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars welcomes new apprentices
- 24/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has welcomed its latest cohort of apprentices to its Goodwood headquarters. Before their August start, apprentices and their families visited the site to sign their contracts, tour the plant and meet managers. The Rolls-Royce Apprenticeship Programme was launched in 2006 and offers [...] -
Final group of Bodyshop Awards finalists unveiled
- 23/07/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Bodyshop Magazine is delighted to announce the final group of finalists in the non-technical categories for the Bodyshop Awards 2024. Bodyshop Awards finalists unveiled The finalists in these five awards are as follows: Bodyshop Manager of the Year Aarron Cook (Page Automotive Group) Ashleigh Cox (Foray [...] -
IAM RoadSmart says smart motorways need ‘serious thought’
- 23/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has revealed 53,000 incidents involving drivers ignoring lane closures on smart motorways since 2021. Figures obtained following Freedom of Information requests to police forces revealed 4,393 incidents were recorded in 2021, rising to 20,773 in 2022 and 28,231 in [...] -
Ageas identifies moped fraud scam targeting van drivers
- 23/07/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new crash for cash scam targeting van drivers has been identified by leading UK motor insurer Ageas. It has warned of moped riders deliberately positioning their vehicles behind reversing vans to initiate a collision and then claiming for damage and injury. The scam was first reported last summer in London [...]