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Unipart Logistics names new MD

Unipart Logistics has named Ian Truesdale as managing director. He succeeds Frank Burns, who has been named executive vice president, Unipart Group. He said: “I am looking forward to leading […]

School of Thought seeking industry support

School of Thought has announced new funding initiatives as it aims to build on the success it’s had in connecting the industry to new talent since it was established in […]

Government urged to support EV van transition

The government has been urged to develop a support package of incentives to encourage the uptake of zero emission vans. Business leaders and sustainable transport campaigners have written to Chancellor […]

European market drops by a quarter

New car registrations across 26 countries in Europe fell by 25% to 964,800 units in September, although it was a good month for electric vehicles as the Tesla Model 3 […]

Audatex appoints from within

Audatex has announced that Steve Warwick has moved from his position as regional trainer to business development manager responsible for sales within the UK bodyshop industry. He began his career […]

Reliance on cars increasing

Reliance on cars has reached a 15-year high despite commuting levels dropping to a new low. According to a survey of 2,652 UK motorists carried out by the RAC, 82% […]

Diesel demand still high despite ULEZ expansion

Demand for diesel vehicles is still increasing despite the expansion of the ULEZ in Greater London. Drivers of non-compliant car will have to pay £12.50 to enter the area between […]

ULEZ 18 times bigger than before

The London Ultra Low Emission Zone is 18 times bigger than it was today, after it expanded to cover almost the whole area between the North and South Circular Roads. […]

Petrol prices on brink of new high

Petrol prices are expected to reach a new record high this week, but The AA believes retailers are artificially inflating prices. Petrol prices reached 143p per litre this weekend, with […]

Partbusters agrees global deal

Tech innovator and automotive supplier Partbusters has signed a global strategic partnership agreement with Sogefi Filtration. The partnership includes joint marketing activities, work on innovating data and systems, investment in […]

Asset management in the bodyshop

The industry talks a lot about recruitment and how to bring people into collision repair, but there’s often little guidance on what to do with them or how to treat […]