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SsangYong strengthens UK network
- 24/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong Motors UK has strengthened its network with Bury-based Parkhills SsangYong. Parkhills SsangYong has been operating for over 30 years and offers servicing, MOTs and repairs. Every vehicle sold by Parkhills is inspected to AA standards, and the dealership recently became the first ever platinum AA inspected [...] -
IBISConnect launches with African triumph
- 23/07/2020
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The first IBISConnect simulcast launched today by the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium has been hailed a world-class, innovative virtual platform which delivered invaluable insight, data and business solutions for the global collision repair community. While IBISConnect Africa 2020 was focused primarily on [...] -
Tesla shares surge again
- 23/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Tesla is now valued at more than Ford, General Motors, Honda, Fiat Chrysler and Daimler combined after the company’s share price has nearly quadrupled this year, from $430 to about $1,550. The latest surge in value came after the company posted a profit for a fourth straight quarter during the three months to [...] -
Lotus sets up base at University of Warwick
- 23/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Lotus is moving its engineering headquarters and opening an advanced technology centre at the University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus. The new facility is established in partnership with WMG at the university. Initially, 130 engineers will move in, complimenting the 500-strong engineering team at the home [...] -
Nissan passes half-million aprons milestone
- 23/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nissan Sunderland has produced more than half a million aprons to support more than 100 health care trusts and care homes across the North East region combat Covid-19. A 57-strong team of staff volunteers at the plant have manufactured the aprons in just under three months, and is now handing over the project reins [...] -
GMS moves to the cloud
- 23/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has introduced a cloud-based version of its garage management software (GMS) CarSys as part of its efforts to future-proof the independent aftermarket. CarSys is described as a user-friendly software platform housing customer and vehicle databases, meaning technicians can easily look up MOT and [...] -
Snap-on Tools makes shortlist
- 23/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Snap-on Tools has been shortlisted for the British Franchise Association’s Franchisor of the Year award. The awards celebrate consistent growth, innovation, network support and contribution to the sector. National franchise manager, Lisa Law, said: “We’re over the moon to have been shortlisted and [...] -
Reliability tops poll of buyer concerns
- 23/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Car buyers are more concerned about reliability than anything else. A survey from BuyaCar found that 54% of people cited it as the key issue when buying a new car, even though nine in 10 car owners have a completely positive long-term experience of their latest car. Maintaining long-term interior comfort and the [...] -
VWCV expands network
- 22/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has increased it network with two additional sites. Located in Perth and Tewkesbury, the new sites expand the network to 30 authorised repairers and 66 van centres. Auto Services Perth is a family-run business with 15 service ramps in total. It offers repairs for both petrol and [...] -
Ben launches F1-inspired virtual challenge
- 22/07/2020
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Automotive industry charity Ben is launching its first-ever series of virtual challenges as part of its Bring It On 4 Ben campaign. The first of the charity’s challenges to run this year, Formula Ben Silverstone VGP, starts on 2 August and is inspired by the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. After [...]