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SMMT describes budget as ‘very welcome’
- 12/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has described yesterday’s budget as "very welcome", adding that the support for zero-emission vehicles is a step in the right direction. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “Unprecedented situations call for unprecedented measures so today’s emergency [...] -
BVRLA backs government budget
- 12/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The BVRLA has welcomed the range of electric vehicle grants and tax incentives announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in yesterday’s Budget. The association, the trade body for the vehicle rental, leasing and fleet industry, said that the measures announced would provide a major boost for those looking to speed-up [...] -
Fuel Duty freeze gets warm reception
- 12/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Petrol Retailers Association has praised the government for a range of announcements in yesterday’s Budget, not least of all the decision to freeze fuel duty. Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), said: “We are delighted by the provisions made by the Treasury on key issues [...] -
EV investment welcomed by NFDA
- 12/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has backed the Government’s announcement in yesterday’s Budget to invest in electric vehicles and their infrastructure. The government had pledged to ensure that drivers are never more than 30 miles from a rapid charging station’, [...] -
Fuel duty frozen in latest budget
- 11/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that fuel duty will be frozen until at least April 2021. Furthermore, £2.5bn will be made available to fix potholes and resurface roads over the next five years, an extra £27bn will be spent on the development of motorways and other key roads, while £1bn has been made [...] -
PSA announces major new repair programme
- 11/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Groupe PSA UK will launch a new, comprehensive accident repair programme to support bodyshops across its four brands, including Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën and DS Automobiles. Set for launch in May, the new scheme will put all four brands in an ideal position to provide excellent customer service, quality and [...] -
Motorpoint strengthens sales team
- 11/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motorpoint is looking to fill a number of sales roles at its branch in Peterborough as part of its on-going expansion plans. It will be hosting an Open Day at Motorpoint Peterborough on Monday, 16 March between 11am and 3pm for potential employees. Tom Stanton, general manager of Motorpoint Peterborough, said: [...] -
PSA chief wins global gong
- 11/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Carlos Tavares, CEO of PSA Group, has been named 2020 World Car Person of the Year at the World Car Awards. The awards are voted for by jurors from 24 countries Tavares was the jurors’ choice over several other auto industry executives, engineers, designers and entrepreneurs from all around the globe. His [...] -
FCA extends retail network
- 11/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has broadened its retailer network in East Anglia. The opening of Motorvogue Group’s showroom in Norwich will host five FCA brands; Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Fiat Professional and Jeep. Lee Titchner, network development director, at FCA UK, said: “We are thrilled that one of our [...] -
Ageas deal to treble green parts
- 10/03/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
One of the UK’s largest car insurers has combined its salvage operation with its green car parts supply, significantly increasing its capacity for green repairs. The move by Ageas will give the insurer access to tens of thousands more green car parts by feeding its salvaged vehicles through to its green car parts [...]