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IA announces new head of sales

Barney Butterell has joined Innovation Automotive (IA), the UK’s first multi-brand, electric automotive company, as head of sales. He starts his role at IA as the company begins to shape […]

CV production sinks in November

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production decreased to 7,940 units in November, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline in output […]

Car production dives nearly 30%

UK car production fell 28.7% in November to 75,756 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the fifth consecutive month of decline and represents […]

Engine production stutters in November

UK factories produced just 132,555 engines in November, down 30.2%. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, production for domestic and export markets fell by […]

New distributor launches in UK aftermarket

Technicians and repairers are now able to access a wide range of tools and equipment from established and leading global manufacturers, through the newly launched aftermarket brand, AJD Tools. The […]

Recruitment undergoing ‘biggest change’ ever

A survey undertaken by automotive and engineering recruitment specialist Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has revealed a massive sea-change in the world of recruitment for both employee and employer. Its survey […]

CIECA confirms board appointees

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) has announced that several new members will join the board from 2022. Paul Barry, CIECA’s executive director, said: “We welcome all of the […]

Gemini becomes gold member of 5% Club

Gemini ARC has announced that is has become a gold member of the 5% Club. The 5% Club welcomes members who have shown commitment to developing talent in the industry. […]

Grove goes green with PAS2060

Grove Group has achieved carbon neutrality across its entire group in accordance with PAS2060. The group collaborated with energy and carbon specialists ECA Business Energy to achieve this and develop […]

Christmas congestion set to surge

UK road traffic is set to surge in the coming days as drivers hit the roads to visit friends and family for Christmas. New research from Autoglass found that seven in 10 […]

Drivers dismiss used car checks

Only half of drivers (54%) check the service history and MOT documents before buying a used car, while only a third (36%) carry out a history check. This is according […]

MIB announces new chairman

The MIB has announced managing director of the LV=’s broker division Mike Crane as its new chairman, taking over from Direct Line Group’s Steve Maddock. He has been part of […]