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Bentley announces significant profit growth

Bentley Motors has announced that operating profits rose to €389 in 2021, up by €369m on 2020. The news follows its record sales year during same 12-month period. Turnover reached […]

Sheffield product provider joins Motor Ombudsman

The Motor Ombudsman has announced that The Motoring Organisation, the Sheffield-based provider of warranty products for cars, vans, motorcycles and motorhomes, has gained accreditation to the Ombudsman’s Chartered Trading Standards […]

LKQ CFO joins Automotive 30% Club

LKQ Euro Car Parts has announced the CFO Annick Jourdenais has become a patron of the Automotive 30% Club. The Automotive 30% Club was set up to improve the gender […]

BVRLA welcomes grant extension

The BVRLA has welcomed the announcement that availability of the Plug in Van Grant has been confirmed for an additional two years. BVRLA director of corporate affairs, Toby Poston said: […]

Ford and VWG expand partnership

Ford and the Volkswagen Group are expanding their e-mobility partnership, which includes e-mobility, commercial vehicles and autonomous driving. The news comes after Ford announced it will develop a new model […]

Neads must for Autogem

Autogem has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Richard Neads as business development manager for the south west. He joins the automotive suppliers with experience at Vauxhall Motors, […]

LCV demand remains undimmed

BCA has reported that LCV values remained at near record levels in February 2022, with average values staying above £10,000 for the third consecutive month. Following on from the record […]

Car finance makes strong start to 2022

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the consumer car finance market reported new business volumes up in January 2022 by 43% compared with the […]

RAC partners with Zap-Map

The RAC has joined forces with EV charge point mapping app Zap-Map to help electric vehicle (EV) drivers find charging locations. The app will be distributed to the RAC’s 1,600 patrols […]

Speeding offences not slowing down

New research has identified the most common car crimes in the UK, and the areas where they are most prevalent. According to GoShorty, which analysed data from a series of […]

Xtrac opens new training academy

Berkshire-based transmission specialist Xtrac has launched of a dedicated apprenticeship facility at its global headquarters in Thatcham. The new training facility, which includes a CAE classroom and adjoining practical skills […]