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National Windscreens has announced that its largest member, Cary Group, has acquired its second largest member, J Huggins and Son. The deal consolidates 95% of National Windscreens’ fitting and calibration […]

HMRC has reversed plans to change the tax treatment of double cab pickups. It had announced that from July they would have been classified as cars. However, it has now […]

The RAC has recruited more than 150 mobile mechanics to meet growing demand for its remote services. Mobile Mechanics was launched last June to support the increasing number of UK […]

Automotive parts supplier GSF Car Parts has opened a new branch in Sunderland as part of its ambitious 2024 expansion strategy. This is the first of a series of new […]

Leading retail group JCT600 has revealed that 33% of car owners do not know how to check brake fluid and 26% of car owners wouldn’t know how to change a […]

Thatcham Research has announced a new online platform to provide the industry with updated insights about the automotive industry and emerging technologies. AiQ has been developed to provide its members […]

Aston Martin is recruiting more than 400 technicians to support production of its next generation of sports cars and the DBX707 luxury SUV. The launch of the new Vantage and […]

The Institute of the Motor Industry’s digital campaign to raise awareness of the sector and improve the perception of the automotive industry has been a significant success. Launched last September, […]

JLR has broadened its apprenticeship requirements to ensure candidates from a broader range of educational backgrounds are eligible. For the 2024 intake, candidates with BTEC and T-Level qualifications can now apply […]

Britain’s new bus, coach and minibus market is growing again after three challenging years, with 4,932 new registrations last year representing a 44.6% increase on the 2022. According to the […]

The UK heavy goods vehicles market grew for the second year in a row in 2023, up 13% to 46,227. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), […]

The National Franchised Dealers Association has responded to a government consultation around developing public EV charging infrastructure. The government launched the consultation around the £1bn Rapid Charging Fund (RCF) in […]