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IBIS announces 2021 conference programme

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its list of 2021 conferences aimed at bringing exemplary thought leadership content and peer-to-peer networking opportunities to the global automotive collision repair […]

Drivers warned of winter windscreen issues

Nearly a quarter of drivers believe that windscreen chips are not part of the standard MOT test, while a further 24% are unsure. This is according to a survey carried […]

Cazoo acquires subscription platform

Cazoo has agreed to acquire Drover, a leading UK car subscription platform. The deal will combine Cazoo’s brand, platform and significant funding with Drover’s expertise and relationships in car subscription […]

SsangYong broadens Lincolnshire footprint

SsangYong Motors has appointed Grays of Holbeach to its network. The family-owned dealership is now in its third generation and is one of Mitsubishi’s longest standing dealers. Kevin Griffin, managing […]

Motorpoint opens north east site

Motorpoint will open a new store in Stockton-on-Tees this week. The new site was previously a Jennings Ford dealership, and will stock up to 500 low mileage, nearly new cars […]

European car registrations fall again

European car registrations fell for the second month in row in November, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). New car registrations dropped by 13.5% year-on-year to […]

New site belies Covid disruptions

East Bilney Coachworks has launched its eighth site after a six-month fit-out by LKQ Euro Car Parts’ Workshop Solutions team. Situated in Thetford, it is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for […]

Van safety ratings introduced

The world’s first Commercial Van Safety Rating introduced by experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research has identified dangerous flaws in many commercial vans. It tested the fitment rate and […]

BCA announces bumper Christmas programme

BCA has announced its biggest ever programme of online sales, with auctions taking place either side of the New Year. Sales programmes including cars and LCVs will take place from […]

Self-service offer to Europcar customers

Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched a solus tyre agreement with Kwik Fit Fleet to enable Europcar customers to access a self-serve tyre replacement facility. Ben Spokes, maintenance and administration […]

Charity partner pledges further support

AutoRaise partner Esure has responded to the charity’s call for emergency funding with an additional contribution on top of their annual commitment. Richard Hughes, head of engineering and network (claims) […]

Fix announces network double

Fix Auto UK has announced the recruitment of Fix Auto Norwich and Fix Auto Peterborough. Owned by Chris Hammond and Duncan Exton and managed by Neil Breame, Fix Auto Norwich […]