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Cazoo creates 20 additional jobs

Cazoo has created 20 new jobs with the launch of its latest Customer Centre in Newcastle. This marks the 21st collection and drop-off location opened by Cazoo over the last 15 […]

Bangers4Ben sale raises £16k

The annual Bangers4Ben sale has raised more than £16,000 for the charity. The 2021 Bangers4Ben Rally took place over the course of four days in October with an 890-mile ‘Best […]

MPs raise smart motorway concerns

MPs have called for the rollout of smart motorways to be suspended due to safety concerns. A report by the Commons’ Transport Select Committee (TSC) said there is not enough […]

IGA introduces further EV training

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is offering a second round of heavily subsidised hybrid/EV Level 3 courses to its members. It hopes this will go some way to addressing the […]

IMI names new non-execs

The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced that Ian Plummer, commercial director of the Auto Trader, and Chris Mason, CEO of FISITA, the international membership organisation, have joined the […]

Covéa confirms Verex partnership

Covéa Insurance has announced a new partnership with Verex Group to enable customers to buy manufacturer-branded motor insurance at the same time as purchasing a new or used vehicle from […]

Drivvn names new product chief

Global automotive eCommerce agency drivvn has appointed Anu Shahi as head of product and technology. The appointment will support the company’s plans to accelerate innovation to support vehicle manufacturers and […]

Allianz appoints carbon-neutral approved network

Allianz Insurance has appointed its new Approved Repairer Network (ARN) for motor claims. During the tender process, the commercial insurer looked closely at bodyshops’ facilities, equipment and skills to repair […]

Fix Auto UK enters Northern Ireland

Fix Auto UK has established a presence in Northern Ireland with the appointment of Fix Auto Lagan Side. Greer Gardiner who runs the family-owned business in County Down, is the […]

IA announces key appointments

Innovation Automotive has announced a number of strategic appointments to its senior management team. The UK’s first multi-brand, all-electric automotive company has made three key appointments it hopes will supports […]

Bodyshops braced for business spike

Road accidents are predicted to soar in the next fortnight, after the clocks went back last weekend. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has found that demand for its replacement cars, vans and trucks […]

LCV values hold steady in September

September saw average LCV values lift to £9,902 at BCA, with steady demand generating a small month-on-month rise of £18 as the market remained stable for the fourth month running. […]