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Activate Group has secured a major investment deal with Elysian Capital to fuel its ambitious growth plans, which includes four new repair centres this year. The leading private equity firm […]

Applications for Women Automotive Network’s mentorship programme is imminent, with anyone looking to either become a mentor or mentee encouraged to sign up before 24 January. The Women Automotive Network’s […]

The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden has predicted that that electric vehicle (EV) transition will accelerate over the next year. He expects more independent garages to […]

Data from Auto Trader has suggested that retailers are missing out on a potential £31m in profit due to under-pricing. It found that across 8,000 retailers, about 47,500 cars are […]

Volkswagen’s ID.7 has been named winner of the 2024 What Car? Safety Award. It topped a five-car shortlist based on its five-star Euro NCAP test scores. Judges assesses models on […]

TrustFord has cut the ribbon of its new dealership in Carlisle following an investment of £500,000. The dealership includes new and used car, used commercial vehicle and motability vehicle sales, […]

The EU car market suffered its first contraction in 17 months in December, with EV sales flatlining. According to the ACEA, sales across the continent rose 13.9% in 2023, but […]

Specialist motor insurance loss adjuster Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA) has warned of an increase in the ‘bogus buyer’ vehicle theft method. The scam sees criminals targeting vehicle owners advertising […]

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has announced the date and venue for the 2024 Greener Bodyshop Awards (GBSA). The awards, which showcase the repairer industry’s commitment to sustainability and […]

Bentley Motors has been named as a UK Top Employer by the internationally-acclaimed Top Employers Institute for the 13th consecutive year. The awards recognise employers around the world that provide […]

UK automotive supplier EVTEC is set for substantial growth following the acquisition of JVM Castings. The deal comes after EVTEC secured a £7.4m multi-asset facility from Cynergy Business Finance (CBF). […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced that the British Independent Garage (BIG) Awards 2024 will take place at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham, on Friday 20 September. The BIG Awards […]