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Industry alliance unveils Automotive Work Experience Week
- 10/04/2024
- Posted by: Bob Malkowski
- Categories: Featured, News
School of Thought Automotive has announced a collaboration with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and Autotech Academy to launch Automotive Work Experience Week (AWE24), which will take place from 15-19 April. Designed to get to the heart of the current 22,000-plus skills gap in the automotive industry, [...] -
BCA announces remarketing renewals
- 10/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Remarketing group BCA has reported a strong first quarter of 2024 with a number of renewals representing more than 75,000 vehicles. Apart from extending its remarketing contract with BMW Group for a further five years, it has announced two-year renewals with both Kent-based JCB Group and Wales motor group Sinclair [...] -
SMMT secures IIP Gold award
- 10/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has been recognised as one of Britain’s best places to work. It achieved Gold accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), the international benchmark for workplace standards and people management. After securing Bronze and Silver awards in 2015 and 2022, [...] -
RHCV announces LCV investment
- 09/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
RH Commercial Vehicles is expanding its services and capacity with the launch of four dedicated van services across the East Midlands. Based in Nottingham, Newark, Northampton and Leicestershire, the RHCVan services will include MOT, repair and maintenance, tyre replacement, windscreen repairs and air conditioning [...] -
Motor Ombudsman announces Howden partnership
- 09/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Motor Ombudsman has announced a new partnership with Howden to enhance services to both policyholders and members. Following the agreement, Howden motor trade insurance customers not already accredited to The Motor Ombudsman – such as garages and mobile mechanics – will receive a tailored package when [...] -
Double vision for Great North Auto Services
- 09/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Yorkshire-based Great North Auto Services is opening a second site and expanding the range of services it offers. The Knaresborough repairer plans to cut the ribbon on a new site in Harrogate in the coming weeks after acquiring a unit at Hookstone Park. As well as MOTs, tyre checks, wheel alignment and vehicle [...] -
Poor network coverage disrupting EV charging
- 09/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Limited mobile network coverage could be disrupting the EV charging process at a number of public charge points. According to the RAC Foundation, about two thirds of Britain’s most common type of public chargepoints have limited mobile signal connectivity, meaning it is more difficult for drivers to access [...] -
Bumper disrupter secures Suzuki investment
- 08/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK vehicle repair and services disrupter Bumper has secured a further £2m in funding to support continued growth. The London-based business offers cash-strapped customers a buy-now-pay-later option to vehicle repairs and services with bills divided into interest-free payments. To access the service, drivers [...] -
Equipmake puts faith in Saint
- 08/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK-based Equipmake has appointed Glenn Saint as business development director. Equipmake develops and manufactures specialist electrification products for the automotive industry, including the bus and coach sectors. His appointment will support the company’s ambition to expand further into the commercial EV [...] -
Motor insurers report record year of payouts
- 08/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motor insurers paid out an average of £1.13m in compensation every hour last year, according to new figures from the Motor Insurance Claims Tracker. It reported that from 2.3 million motor claims submitted last year, the total paid out was £9.9bn, which was 18% more than in 2022 and the highest amount recorded [...]