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AX tracking solution set for leisure sector

AX will employ its proven tracking solution for the caravan and motorhome markets. Last year saw a record number of new motorhomes being registered due to the growing popularity of […]

Automotive start-ups surge across UK

New research has revealed that 20,424 new automotive businesses were established in the UK in 2021. According to research from Yell Business, based on data acquired from Companies House, more […]

Hills Group expands in the south

Hills Group will open a new delivery hub in the south west after announcing the acquisition of a new parts delivery hub in Gloucestershire. The new site will allow Hills […]

Bus market suffering long Covid

The UK new bus and coach market declined by 16.8% in 2021, with registrations falling to just 3,467 vehicles. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

HGV registrations rally after lockdown lull

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose by 12.9% year-on-year in 2021, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found growth in […]

SYNETIQ signs green parts deal with esure

SYNETIQ has signed a green parts contract with esure to supply quality graded, recycled parts to its repairer network. The procurement of environmentally sustainable parts will allow esure to continue work on […]

Motorserv begins expansion plans

Vehicle sales and service centre Motorserv UK has invested upwards of £200,000 in expanding its Solihull premises to meet increased customer demand. It has successfully secured 10-year leases for two […]

V12 joins Automotive 30% Club

V12 Vehicle Finance (V12VF) has become a member of the Automotive 30% Club, which aims to address the current gender imbalance in the industry. Managing director David Nield and commercial […]

In-cabin safety lagging behind

A new survey had revealed what drivers consider to be the most important aspects of in-cabin safety, and how it impacts driver behaviour. The survey has been conducted by 4D […]

Commercial van safety ratings published

Thatcham Research and Euro NCAP has published the results of the world’s only commercial van safety rating programme. The independent rating programme was first introduced in 2021 amid growing concerns […]

Volvo announces new training date

Volvo Car UK has announced a new training date, with a Body Technology Day available to the wider sector. Steve Plunkett, Volvo/Polestar Body & Paint Manager, said: “On the back […]

Motor Ombudsman passes million mark

The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base has achieved the milestone of one million views since launching in January 2019. The Knowledge Base is an online resource designed to make it quicker […]