• Nilsson joins Volta Trucks board

    • 23 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Volta Trucks has appointed Claes Nilsson to its board of directors He joins the board of the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider following an extensive career in commercial vehicles with AB Volvo, where he held the position of president of Volvo Trucks Prior to this he was [...]
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  • Meet the Buyer confirmed for Automechanika Birmingham

    • 20 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) has announced that its Meet the Buyer event will return to Automechanika Birmingham 2023 in June It forms part of an all-new Automotive Supply Chain Forum Meet the Buyer brings together automotive purchasers with suppliers, providing a crucial opportunity [...]
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  • Demand cools for used cars

    • 20 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New data from the AA Used Car Index has revealed that price growth for the most popular second-hand models has slowed sharply It found that prices for the top 20 most searched-for cars on the AA Cars platform rose by just 02% in the last quarter of 2022, compared to a 92% increase in the previous quarter As [...]
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  • Volkswagen ID Buzz lives up to the hype

    • 20 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Volkswagen ID Buzz has been crowned What Car Car of the Year 2023 It was named the best new car to be launched in the past 12 months at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London The ID Buzz was also crowned Best Large Electric Car and stood out for combining the practicality of an MPV with the comfort of a [...]
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  • IMI unveils Automotive Diversity Network

    • 20 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the Automotive Diversity Network Its creation provides the unique opportunity for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) leaders and advocates to come together to network and share EDI practices and protocols and help the sector overcome the challenges it [...]
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  • Industry gears up for EV Ready debut

    • 19 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    EV Ready will open its doors at Brighton Racecourse for independent garage owners and technicians eager to draw upon the EV expertise of the automotive aftermarket’s biggest brands and respected experts during the trade event on Wednesday 25 January from 5pm An EV Ready Quiz will give visitors the chance to win [...]
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  • IMI backs MOT updates

    • 19 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Department for Transport has launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs To ensure MOTs remain fit for the future, the consultation is seeking views on a number of proposals, including changing the date at which the first MOT is required from three to four years It is also looking to update MOTs in [...]
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  • Copart secures Carbon Literacy Silver accreditation

    • 19 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Copart UK has achieved Carbon Literacy Silver Accreditation in record time, as part of its ongoing Plan-Net-Zero sustainability commitment This achievement highlights Copart’s ongoing commitment to tackling climate change, reducing carbon emissions, and working towards the overall commitment to achieve net zero [...]
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  • Grey remains car buyers’ top choice

    • 19 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Grey has remained the nation’s favourite new car colour for the fifth year in a row More than a quarter (257%) of UK buyers chose the shade in 2022, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) It found that 415,199 grey cars were registered last year, up [...]
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  • Britishvolt goes into administration

    • 18 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK electric vehicle battery manufacturer Britishvolt has gone into administration The company was being established in Northumbria to meet the growing demand for batteries as EVs become more commonplace on UK roads It’s proposed £38bn factory in Blyth was part of a long-term vision to boost UK manufacturing [...]
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