Gordon Murray Group announces major growth strategy
The Gordon Murray Group has unveiled significant growth plans with a new technology division, a strengthened leadership team, and new facilities in the UK and the US. Professor Gordon Murray, […]
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Engine production stutters back into growth
UK engine output rose in May for the first time in nearly a year. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, engine production rose 12.3%, marking the first […]
EVs top fastest-selling list in June
Figures from Auto Trader have revealed that electric cars were not only the fastest fuel type to sell in June, taking an average of just 27 days, compared to 33 […]
Steer expansion continues with acquisition of AW Repair Group
Steer Automotive Group has announced the acquisition of all 12 AW Accident Repair Centres – bringing Steer Group to 55 sites with 1,000 staff and the capability to repair 85,000 […]
It’s lights, camera, action for RWC Training
Work has began on a series of technical training videos commissioned by Nissan, to be directed and produced by RWC Training Centre in Milton Keynes. The video content will be […]
CV production hits decade-long high
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 26.5% in the fifth month of 2022, with 7,900 new vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis leaving British factories. According to the Society of Motor […]
Laishley named new Caterham CEO
Caterham Cars has announced that chief strategic officer Bob Laishley will step up as CEO when Graham Macdonald steps down at the start of July. Laishley, the former Nissan global […]
BCA launches new sales programme
BCA has launched a new daily sales programme to support its customers. This new initiative, which features daily sales, with around 1,000 cars offered each week initially, has been launched […]
RMI chairman announces retirement
The Retail Motor Industry Federation has announced that chairman Peter Johnson has stepped down. He announced his retirement on Tuesday, 28 June at the RMI Board Meeting. He has been […]
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: New date for bodyshop Awards 2022
The bodyshop Awards 2022 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars double celebration has been moved to a new date to make room for more attendees at the Celtic Manor Resort […]
Car production picks up in May
UK car production grew for the first time since June 2021 in May, up 13.3%. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, 62,284 units were produced in the month. However, output remains 46.3% below […]
Used car values tapering off
Used car values averaged £8,451 at BCA in May, a fall of 1.5% on the previous month but still 0.5% higher than May 2021. Data from BCA Valuations shows that […]
