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Highway Code changes lost in blind spot

A poll conducted by NFU Mutual has found that 57% of UK drivers are not aware of Highway Code changes that were introduced this weekend. New or amended measures say […]

TruTac names new MD

TruTac has promoted Jemma James to managing director. She takes over from Terry Ramsey, who retires at the end of January. James has been with TruTac for over 14 years […]

BCA to host careers event

BCA is hosting a special careers event at the BCA Rockingham Centre, Northamptonshire on 10 February. The event will cover the wide range of automotive career opportunities on offer at […]

Engine production stutters in 2021

UK automotive engine production by more than 10% last year, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It found that just over 1.6 million units […]

Bentley reveals ambitious EV strategy

Bentley plans to launch one new electric model every year from 2025 to 2030. This is part of its accelerated Beyond100 strategy, which will also see its Crewe headquarters become […]

Cazoo completes Italian job

Cazoo has announced that it has agreed to acquire brumbrum, Italy’s leading digital car retailer and subscription platform for €80m in a mix of cash and shares. Following its recent […]

BEVs surge despite dismal production figures

UK car production in 2021 fell 6.7% to only 859,575 units, the worst total since 1956. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, output was 61,353 less […]

CV production lifts itself from floor

UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 11.3% in 2021, following the worst year on record. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has reported that 73,600 of the latest vans, trucks, […]

GT Motive secures major contract

GT Motive has agreed a multiyear deal to provide estimating services to NFU Mutual and its supply chain. GT Motive’s solution, GT Global, is a cloud-based platform that provides accurate […]

Partners deliver new diagnostics solution

Mitchell and asTech have introduced a new diagnostics solution intended to improve customer service and efficiency by centralising document management and distribution. The solution, MD-OE22, combines asTech’s patented OEM scanning […]

Sherwoods ARC joins Fix Auto UK

Fix Auto UK has added Sherwoods Accident Repair Centre to its network. The North East site is part of the Sherwoods Motor Group and will now operate as Fix Auto […]

Motofix upskills with RWC

RWC Training has delivered a range of ADAS courses to Motofix Group. Two separate courses were delivered at Motofix Yeovil and Northampton sites, with team members from other Motofix sites […]