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Fleets focus on resources over cost

Fleet management is reacting to the current shortages of drivers, vehicles and fuel by becoming resource rather than cost-based. This is according to fleet software company FleetCheck, which predicted the […]

Mixed response to government’s net zero plans

The government has announced its net zero strategy, which includes substantial investment in the automotive industry to support an accelerated switch to electric vehicles. As part of the drive to […]

Patience is a virtue for car buyers

Car buyers are prepared to wait as long as a year for a new vehicle, as awareness of the microchip shortage grows. According to research carried out by What Car?, […]

BASF signs environmental pact

BASF’s Automotive Refinish division has teamed up with ECA Business Energy to help it achieve carbon neutral growth until 2030 as part of its mission to achieve net zero status […]

Battery tests free of charge

LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new initiative to support good battery health in the run up to winter. As part of its Test to Earn initiative, customers who […]

SMMT commits £100k to apprentice fund

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has earmarked £100,000 to support businesses employing apprentices. The SMMT’s Charitable Trust Fund has re-launched the SMMT Apprentice Support Programme, which comes […]

AutoRaise Rally confirmed for 2022

AutoRaise has confirmed its popular charity rally will take place in 2022 following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic. A challenging route awaits adventure-loving participants keen to take […]

Cazoo acquisition continues expansion strategy

Cazoo has announced that it has agreed to acquire Vans365 as part of a wider strategy to expand its online retail proposition to include commercial vehicles. Based in Bristol, Vans365 […]

Falder earns industry’s top award

Chairman of HMG Paints John Falder has been awarded the coatings industry’s highest honour, the Silver Medal, at the British Coatings Federation Awards Dinner. The Silver Medal recognises those who […]

Eden expands with new Mazda retailer

Eden Motor Group has expanded with the launch of a new franchise in Reading. The new Eden Mazda dealership, which includes a seven-car showroom and more than 60 used cars […]

Ford confirms major UK investment

Ford has announced it is investing up to £230m to manufacture electric components at its Halewood plant in Merseyside. The investment will help to protect 500 jobs. The factory will be […]