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Polestar sets bar on carbon transparency

Polestar is introducing Life Cycle Assessments for each of its models, providing full transparency of their carbon footprint through the life cycle of the car. Covering everything from supply to […]

Drivers unaware of green plates

New figures have found that 62% of new car buyers don’t even know what green number plates are. The number plate change takes place this month, but Auto Trader has […]

Mobility charity names new Scotland director

Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) has appointed Rachael Murphy as its new Scotland director. She joins the community transport association of the charity, which is dedicated to the public benefit of […]

BVRLA urges revamp to tax incentives

The BVRLA and six other leading trade associations have urged the government to modernise tax incentives to encourage further business investment in new vehicles and equipment. The associations have written […]

Europe suffers sharp sales decline

According to data from 26 European markets, new car registrations recorded a year-on-year decline of 24% in July, as total volume decreased from 1.27 million units to 967,830. The year-to-date […]

asTech names new operations boss

asTech has appointed Paul Cunningham as head of operations in the UK. He will be responsible for standardising operating practices, improving operational efficiencies and introducing innovations to enhance the asTech […]

Engine production misfires in July

Automotive engine production in the UK fell more than a quarter in July. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, engine production declined 27.5% in the […]

SsangYong expands Scottish footprint

SsangYong has welcomed Station Garage to its dealer portfolio. It will represent the brand in both Aberdeen and Torphins. Adrian McGregor, director of Station Garage, said: “We are delighted to […]

SYNETIQ launches nationwide recruitment drive

Salvage, dismantling and recycling company SYNETIQ has launched a nationwide recruitment drive with new job opportunities created at its Doncaster, Gloucester and Winsford sites. It is searching for anyone with […]

RHCV bolsters Isuzu relationship

RH Commercial Vehicles has appointed Josh Burns as dedicated Isuzu sales executive, strengthening a relationship that began in 2020 when it became an Isuzu dealer in Northampton and then in […]

Fix Auto Sandhurst rises from the flames

Fix Auto Sandhurst has completed a major programme of investment and rebuilding after an arson attack in 2020. Owner Martin Weller has spent an additional £150,000 on top of the […]

Stellantis names new UK director

Stellantis has appointed James Taylor as director for B2B for the UK. He will be responsible for B2B business for the Stellantis group in the UK ensuring a coordinated approach […]