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IAM RoadSmart warns of drug-driving epidemic

A hidden epidemic of drug-driving is at large in Britain, with almost a third of motorists unwittingly driving with dangerous amounts of drugs in their system, according to the UK’s […]

Bodyshop magazine winner shares MSO award

Fix Auto Slough owner Ranjit Gill has received the Bodyshop magazine award that was shared with him by Fix Auto Dagenham at last year’s event. Fix Auto Dagenham was crowned […]

UK car parc on road to recovery

Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has found that the number of cars in use on UK roads in 2022 rose by 124,393 to 35,148,045. The overall […]

Synetiq publishes first sustainability report

Salvage, dismantling and vehicle recycling company Synetiq has published its first sustainability report, which highlights its progress against the company’s carbon reduction strategy. The business has reported a 5.6% reduction […]

Motor industry still male dominated

New research has revealed that half of women surveyed would not consider a career in the motor industry. This comes after data found that female representation in the sector hovers […]

GKN Automotive reshuffles leadership pack

GKN Automotive has announced four appointments to its executive team, including a new CEO. Markus Bannert, previously President of Driveline at GKN Automotive, has stepped into the role of CEO, […]

Copart CEO chairs judging panel

Copart UK and Ireland CEO Jane Pocock has released the shortlist for the first ever Broker News Awards, which highlight excellence in the leasing broker sector. She has been chosen […]

TrustFord announces new Carlisle dealership

TrustFord has announced it will open its new dealership in Carlisle in the summer. The UK’s largest Ford dealer group already operates a Parts Plus operation in Carlisle, but this […]

Kia triumphs at NFDA awards

Kia UK has been presented with two awards at the 2023 National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Awards, including ‘Manufacturer Partner of the Year’ and ‘Green Manufacturer of the Year’. The […]

sopp+sopp adopts Wondle AI solution

Leading accident management company sopp+sopp has teamed up with damage detection specialist Wondle to launch an AI-powered inspection service for commercial fleets. Using the latest advances in AI and computer […]

Drivers cut mileage to cut fuel costs

New research has revealed that of the 20 million drivers who regularly use their car for journeys of between one to two miles, some 6.9 million (34%) want to switch […]

Auto Windscreens records busiest spell

Auto Windscreens recorded its busiest days on record on Tuesday, 11 April, with its second busiest day coming less than a week later on Monday, 17 April. It also saw […]