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EU sales bounce back in 2024

New car registrations returned to growth in Europe in January, bouncing back from a 3.3% reduction in December. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, sales were up 12.1% year-on-year, […]

Pentagon adopts MAD DEVS tech

Pentagon Motor Group has teamed up with MAD DEVS to roll out new technology that will help drive efficiency across the network and provide a better customer experience. The partnership […]

JTAPE celebrates innovation award at SEMA

JTAPE has celebrated its 20-year milestone by winning the Global Media Award for innovation at the SEMA show in Las Vegas. It received the award for its Perforated+ Trim Lifting […]

Top tips for an inclusive workforce

Rachel Clift, health and well-being director at automotive charity Ben, has shared her top tips for creating an inclusive workplace. She said that creating an inclusive and engaging working environment […]

Matt Hume joins A1 ADAS Solutions as UK sales manager

A1 ADAS Solutions has appointed Matt Hume as its UK sales manager. The ADAS, diagnostic and calibration specialist has also announced the launch of its bodyshop and garage equipment business, following […]

Used car values bucking trend, says BCA

BCA reveals LCV price revival

BCA has revealed that LCV values reached their highest point since September in January, reversing a run of three consecutive monthly falls. Values improved by £727 over the month, or […]

Vospers acquires Vauxhall franchise

Vospers has expanded its partnership with Stellantis by adding Vauxhall to its portfolio. The South West-based company already represents Fiat, Abarth, and Peugeot at dealerships in Plymouth, Exeter, and Torbay. […]

Cary Group acquires J Huggins and Son

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 reverses vehicle tax reclassification

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 […]

RAC expands mobile services

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 […]

GSF Car Parts unveils new Sunderland site

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 […]