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Demand spikes for used EVs

The average price of a used car fell one per cent in mid-November, according to Auto Trader data but demand remains strong, particularly for alternatively fuelled vehicles. It found that […]

Richard Hardie agrees BCA partnership

North East dealer group Richard Hardie has agreed an exclusive one-year remarketing deal with BCA. The group operates dealerships in Sunderland, Ashington and Silverlink, Wallsend. It will offer around 500 […]

Axalta named exclusive BMW supplier

Axalta has been named exclusive supplier for BMW Group’s private paint label, ColorSystem, in 15 Europeans countries plus South Africa. The agreement includes BMW Group’s network of 730 dealerships and […]

SYNETIQ celebrates Professional Vehicle Recycling Award

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has received the Vehicle Recycling Company (Large) Award at the 2023 ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards. The accolade, which recognises business excellence within the vehicle recycling […]

Capella Solutions Group set for site move

Capella Solutions Group has announced it is investing in brand new premises to support growing customer demand. The company, which supplies aerosols into the automotive refinish, industrial and sanitisation markets, […]

Ben turns lens on suicide prevention

With men more than three times as likely to take their own lives than women, automotive charity Ben has released a short film directly addressing the issue. Released in line […]

East Bilney Coachworks secures Lotus approval

East Bilney Coachworks, Norwich (South) is celebrating after secured approved repairer status from Lotus. Certification recognises the company’s commitment to meeting the vehicle manufacturer’s exacting standards around training, tooling, processes […]

Fix Auto Penzance installs EV chargers

Fix Auto Penzance has installed a bank of electric car chargers available to colleagues and customers alike. Directors Stuart and Joel Cameron have installed two 40 KW fast charge DC […]

Tyreoo unveils new mobile ADAS service

Lancashire-based Tyreoo has expanded its services by launching a mobile ADAS radar calibration service. Managing director Azhar Iqbal has employed a team of six IMI-qualified technicians to deliver the service […]

Smart Repairs announces key appointment

Smart Repairs has appointed Kaylie Skitt as senior financial controller to support further expansion through the UK. She joins the Leeds-based smart repairer from Pendragon, where she was leader of […]

Vehicle break-ins spike after clock change

Auto Windscreens has seen broken glass claims in all vehicles rise this month, with most claims the result of ‘break ins’. The company said this spike in October is a […]