AkzoNobel has rejected a joint takeover proposal from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams. Japanese company Nippon Paint and US-based Sherwin-Williams tabled a £10.8bn offer at the end of April but AkzoNobel […]
RAC has announced that Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery has selected it as roadside assistance partner. This follows similar partnerships with Chery’s other two brands, Omoda and Jaecoo. As part of […]
RAMP has appointed Amanda Massey as managing director to support further expansion across the UK motor retail sector. She brings more than 30 years’ experience in automotive, aftersales and insurance, […]
FixMyCar has appointed Julian Hynd as chairman of the board to drive further growth. The company established a board of directors following its management buyout in March. It included new owners Amanda Webb, […]
Fleets can cut fuel costs by changing driver habits, according to Venson Automotive Solutions. The government has extended the 5p fuel duty cut, but prices at the pumps continue to […]
New government data has revealed a worrying rise in KSI figures from 2024 to 2025. According to the latest statistics there were 29,910 killed or seriously injured casualties last year. […]
The government has been urged to bring forward its ZEV Mandate review by a year or risk catastrophic consequences for UK automotive. It plans to publish its ZEV Mandate review […]
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event has announced an expanded line-up of live demonstrations, technical sessions and specialist features. The event, which takes place at the NEC from 3-4 June […]
Autotech Academy has warned that a lack of job opportunities for newly-qualified technicians remains one of the industry’s greatest threats. This comes after the government highlighted the scale of youth […]
The number of drivers who admit to using their phones behind the wheel has more than doubled since 2021 and is still rising year-on-year. According to data from the RAC, […]
Short-term motor insurance provider Tempcover is partnering with the Insurance Fraud Bureau to tackle motor fraud. The partnership reflects Tempcover’s commitment to tackling motor fraud across the industry and providing […]
The Financial Conduct Authority will lift its pause on motor finance complaints from 1 June. The FCA paused the complaints process while it considered an industry-wide compensation scheme relating to […]
