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Driver training goes virtual

TTC Group’s Business Driver fleet risk management subsidiary has developed a new virtual in-vehicle driver training course utilising state-of-the-art dashcam technology for live, two-way interaction. This has enabled Business Driver […]

Business as usual for UK auctions

It’s been business as usual for UK motor auctions during the second national lockdown in England. This is according to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA). Louise Wallis, head […]

Ben calls for industry support

Automotive charity Ben is making an urgent “rallying cry” to automotive industry leaders as it faces a 50% increase in demand for services against a £1m income shortfall, following the […]

PRA rails against road pricing proposals

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has expressed concerns about government plans to tax UK motorists for using the roads. The government is considering introducing a new road pricing structure, which […]

No more on the buses

The UK bus and coach market shrunk by 22.1% in the third quarter of this year. According to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the […]

HGV market reports third quarter dip

The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined slightly in the third quarter of 2020. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) the market was down 1.6% […]

VWG commits to £64bn investment

The Volkswagen Group will spend around €73bn (£64.5bn) on electrification, hybrid powertrains and digital technology over the next five years as it presses ahead with its transformation into a digital […]

Bridge to the future

Managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK, Steve Bridge, will leave the business on 31 January. He has been with the brand for 20 years. He took Mercedes-Benz Vans’ sales volume […]

IMI warns of 2030 ban pitfalls

The IMI has warned the government that bringing forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel would place a huge strain on skills. There is strong speculation […]

Lockdown doesn’t stop charity champs

AW Repair Group is supporting Rainbow Stars, a charity who support families with children and young adults who have autism and additional needs in Lincolnshire. Rainbow Stars, which celebrates its […]

AutoRaise secures key partner

AutoRaise has formed a new partnership with FMG, part of the Redde Northgate business. Bob Linwood, AutoRaise CEO, said: “I’m so pleased to have the support of the FMG business, […]

Graduates on BCA career path

BCA’s latest graduates have successfully completed their one-week induction into the company. The induction used a blend of virtual and socially-distanced face-to-face session work at BCA Bedford, with a focus […]