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McCracken becomes IAAF vice-president

Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Arnold Clark Autoparts group factor Craig McCracken as new vice-president. In becoming vice-president and then president in 2023, he will support current president […]

First free Net Zero webinar confirmed

The newly-formed Net Zero Network will host its first free webinar addressing the requirements for implementing a net zero strategy and achieve PAS 2060 carbon neutral certification at 10.30am on […]

Fix Auto Penzance celebrates green gong

Fix Auto Penzance’s eco credentials were further cemented when it was awarded the Carbon Footprint Independent Award at the National Body Repair Association’s annual Green Awards. Owner Stuart Cameron received […]

Fleet managers warned against short-term thinking

Fleets have been warned against buying company cars that have had their safety devices removed from their specification because of the global semiconductor shortages. The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) […]

L&L renews remarketing deal

L&L Automotive Group has renewed its remarketing deal with BCA for a further two years. The Hertfordshire-based Mercedes-Benz, Smart and AMG retailer operates retail centres in Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, Stevenage […]

WorldSkills finalists revealed

WorldSkills UK has announced its finalists, with more than 20 of the most talented next generation technicians in the automotive sector going forward to the November competition. The IMI Skills […]

EV training costs reduced

Autotech Training has introduced an EV training bundle which will reduce the cost of securing the skills to safely repair EVs. It has said that attendees booking all three IMI […]

Bentley welcomes largest ever intake

Bentley has welcomed its largest ever intake of apprentices, undergraduates and graduates, with 112 new recruits joining the 4,000-strong Crewe-based workforce. As part of a phased introduction, 39 apprentices and […]

MG Motor names new digital chief

MG Motor UK has appointed Patrick Klaus Beyer as its new head of digital. He joins the car company from Honda, where he was in charge of digital marketing across […]

EV drivers missing out on £92m worth of savings

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers could save £92m a year by switching to a dedicated EV energy tariff. New research by Love my EV, a UK dedicated electric vehicle and energy tariff price comparison site, has found that almost […]

RAC secures EV contract with Renault

The RAC has secured a contract with Renault UK to provide roadside assistance for all its brand-new electric vehicles (EVs) as well as all those EVs still covered by its […]

Vella Group partners with Manchester charity

The Vella Group has partnered with Manchester Young Lives to encourage young people in the area into the automotive aftermarket. The group chose to partner with the charity in order […]