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Griffin named new SsangYong MD
- 30/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Kevin Griffin as managing director. He will assume overall responsibility for SsangYong’s UK operations on a permanent basis, having served as sales director for the brand. Kevin replaces Nick Laird and who moves on become CEO of Bassadone Automotive Group (BAG), the parent [...] -
London Motor Show confirms 2021 dates
- 30/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The London Motor Show has confirmed it will return to the Evolution London venue in Battersea Park from 16-18 July next year. Alec Mumford, chairman of the London Motor Show, said: “The last four years of shows exceeded all our expectations. The event has been a continuing success for both us as organisers and [...] -
AFP committee to ease EV shift
- 30/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new committee to help fleets move to electric vehicles has been established by the Association of Fleet Professionals. The Electric Vehicle, Low Carbon and Alternative Fuels Committee is the first of seven planned by the AFP, the others being Light Commercial Vehicles; Covid-19; Government Bodies and Trade [...] -
MOT exemptions end in August
- 30/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Department for Transport has announced that the six-month MOT exemption for cars, vans and motorcycles will end on 1 August. The exemption was imposed to enable key workers to continue driving during lockdown. Roads minister Baroness Vere said: “As people return to our roads, it is vital that motorists are [...] -
Safety first as Thatcham Academy set to reopen
- 29/06/2020
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thatcham Research has announced that its Automotive Academy will reopen next Monday (6 July). Initially, the academy will be open to technicians holding an IMI accreditation that was due to expire during lockdown, who will now be able to attend the site and complete their re-accreditation. Ahead of the [...] -
Volvo to adopt Waymo self-driving technology
- 29/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Volvo has announced a strategic partnership with self-driving tech leader Waymo. Waymo was Google’s autonomous car project until it became a standalone company in 2016. The partnership with Volvo also includes Volvo’s affiliate companies Polestar and Lynk. The companies will first work together with the [...] -
Engine manufacturing surges in May
- 29/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Engine manufacturing shot up from 830 in April to 55,836 in May, but was still down 75% on last year’s figures. This is according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Year-to-date production is down 41.5%. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “As the world’s vehicle assembly lines [...] -
MOT tests ‘up tenfold’
- 29/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The number of MOTs carried out by Autotech Recruit’s temporary vehicle technicians increased tenfold in June. However, almost 10,000 more MOTs were carried out by Autotech Recruit contractors within the same period in June 2019, and with the government facing pressure to axe the extension, a sudden surge could [...] -
Change at the top for Nissan GB
- 29/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Nissan Motor GB has appointed Nicolas Verneuil as sales director, following three years as marketing director, while Nicholas Thomas is named new marketing manager. Verneuil said: “Nissan already has a proven track record in electric vehicles and crossovers, which we will build on with an exciting product plan [...] -
Motorpoint confirms Scottish site opening
- 29/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motorpoint will reopen its Scottish branch on 29 June, following advice from the Scottish government. Mark Carpenter, chief executive officer of Motorpoint, said: “We’re delighted to fully open our doors to the public in Scotland following the government’s announcement. We have been working hard behind the [...]