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EV training soars by 300%

LKQ Euro Car Parts has reported that demand for its IMI-accredited EV and hybrid training has increased by more than 300% in just two years. So far in 2022, LKQ […]

The road to better customer service

OSRAM and Ring has appointed Ehsan Ali new as its workshop solutions van sales manager. As part of his role, he will visit workshops in a fully-kitted out, bringing customers […]

Ezi-Methods rallies to Gemini support

Ezi-Methods has been supporting Gemini Bristol’s entry in this year’s AutoRaise Rally. The rally got under way this week and followed a three-day route through the Midlands and Wales. Ezi-Methods, […]

GCA announces recruitment site updates

Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has added a number of tools to its website to help jobseekers in the automotive industry find suitable placements. Its website now includes a ‘login’ section, […]

BCA reports dip in used car values

BCA has reported that average monthly used car values slipped back in August, principally driven by a changing model mix through the online auction channel. Values averaged £8,954 across the […]

Leasing continues partnership strategy

Leasing.com has partnered with MotorEasy to provide car protection and workshop services, including cosmetic and alloy wheel insurance, car servicing, repairs and MOTs.  The relationship will see MotorEasy provide its […]

LKQ announces leadership changes

LKQ Corporation has announced a series of new leadership appointments. Varun Laroyia, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has been appointed as chief executive officer and managing director of […]

Uncertainty thwarts car buying process

A third (33%) of young drivers do not feel confident asking dealers questions about a car they are considering buying. This is according to new research from AA Cars. It […]

Global ambitions for Manchester car rental company

A Manchester based online car rental company has gone global after raising £534,000 in funding from investors. Stressfreecarrentals has launched versions of its website to serve Spain, France, Portugal, Brazil, […]

Record profits for Peter Vardy Group

Scotland-based automotive group Peter Vardy has reported record sales and profits in the year to 31 December 2021. Turnover for the Group reached £572m and generated profits of £26.1m from […]

Cost-of-living cooling car ownership

A new survey of dealers has identified a growing trend among motorists now wishing to own their own vehicles. According to Startline’s Used Car Tracker, drivers choosing not to own […]