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RHCV delivers first 18-tonne E Tech truck in UK

Nottinghamshire-based pallet distributor Mitchells of Mansfield has taken delivery of the UK’s first 18-tonne E Tech electric curtain-sided truck from RH Commercial Vehicles. The move is part of the company’s […]

CV production hits highest mark since 2012

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 35.6% in the first month of 2023 to 9,299 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), January’s strong output marks the best start to a year since 2012, when 9,844 units were […]

AutoRaise seeks new general manager

Automotive charity AutoRaise has launched a recruitment campaign for the newly-created role of general manager. The successful candidate will accelerate the progress made by the charity, which includes direct involvement […]

Auto Windscreens backs Brake

Auto Windscreens has become the latest organisation to become an official supporter of road safety charity, Brake. Brake is working to stop the tragedy of road deaths and serious injuries […]

IML accelerates automotive expansion

International Motors (IML) is responding to the recent boom in electric vehicle sales and the need for faster routes to market by actively expanding its automotive business. Newly-appointed managing director […]

Manufacturing figures electrified by EV charge

UK car production was stable in the first month of 2023, with output down just 0.3% to 68,575 units. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) attributed the loss, […]

Industry calls for updated Green Super-Deduction

Eight leading trade associations have urged the government introduce a new Green Super-Deduction when the existing programme when it comes to an end in March. The BVRLA, CECA, EAMA, FLA, […]

Drivers still unmoved by ADAS

ADAS technology can reduce car crashes by up to 24%, but motorists are still unconvinced by its benefits. According to research carried out by fleet specialist Venson Automotive Solutions, nearly […]

Copart calls for industry collaboration

Copart UK emphasised its commitment to future skills and partnerships within motor insurance by taking part in an exclusive programme ‘Securing Futures’, produced by ITN Business for the ABI Annual […]

Book your discounted rooms for the #bodyshopBBQ

Are you coming to the Bodyshop Magazine Summer Launch Party in association with Automechanika Birmingham on Monday, 5 June 2023? If you are, #bodyshopmag has negotiated a limited number of discounted rooms at the venue, […]

EV services up to a third cheaper

New research has found that electric vehicles are up to a third cheaper to service than petrol, diesel and hybrids. According to BookMyGarage, servicing an EV costs an average of […]

Mirka increases focus on employee well-being

Mirka UK is introducing a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, which places health and well-being at the heart of the organisation to ensure sustainability, stability, and staff retention. At the time […]