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CAPS reports dip in claims

The latest collision repair industry report from CAPS shows claims decreased by 5% in November. The report (below) covers unique claims and supply chain transmissions. It also found supply chain […]

MG enhances EV ambitions

MG Motor has supported its EV ambitions with two key appointments. Guy Pigounakis and David Pugh have both joined to drive the sales, aftersales and network development ambitions. Pigounakis, who […]

Green card for go following Brexit

Motorists have been reminded they will need to carry an insurance green card to travel to Europe once the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December. This is regardless of […]

EMaC promotes talent from within

EMaC has promoted Liam Finney to the role of director, commercial partnerships. He moves up to the position following successes in numerous assignments over the past four years and delivering […]

Partner calls a ‘breath of fresh air’

Weekly calls enabling Connected Solutions (CS) Partners to share experience and provide business updates have been hailed as a “breath of fresh air”. Hosted by Industry Insights, the calls were […]

Car finance market endures October dip

The consumer car finance market fell in new business volumes by three per cent in October 2020 compared with the same month in 2019. In the 10 months to October […]

Businesses urged to get Brexit-ready

Businesses have been warned to ensure they are ready for the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December. A failure to prepare could risk disruption to the activities, […]

Repairers urged to broaden customer base

Franchised workshops face a loss of up to £300m over the next 12 months as a result of the continued slowdown in new car sales. This is according to MOT […]

New appointment signals bodyshop investment

East Midlands Renault Truck dealer RH Commercial Vehicles has named Peter Jukes as new bodyshop and parts sales manager. He will be based at its Nottingham headquarters and be joined […]

Healthy growth for LCV market

UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose 8.8% in November, the third consecutive monthly increase. According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

New car market stalls in November

The UK new car market declined in November by 27.4% year-on-year, or 42,840 units. According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the […]

Goodwood 2021 dates confirmed

Goodwood has announced that its three flagship motorsport events will be back next year. The 78th Members’ Meeting, postponed from March 2020, which will now be held on 15 and 16 […]