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Change at the top as growth continues

Scania dealer group TruckEast has appointed Shane Wareing as used sales director. He said: “TruckEast has a fantastic reputation and has always had a family feel to it – something […]

Fix furthers Yorkshire footprint

Fix Auto UK has purchased Station Garage in Castleford, West Yorkshire, from founders Brian and Ann Frost who are retiring from the industry. The eighth addition to its portfolio of […]

Daley the real thing for simulation specialists

Simulation software specialist rFpro has appointed Peter Daley as managing director. His predecessor, Matt Daley, will take the role of operations director, supporting rFpro’s customers whilst  developing the internal advancement […]

Pop-up Show hailed a huge success

The first ever Pop-Up Motor Show attracted more than 18,000 visitors in its first two weeks. Developed by the team behind The British Motor Show, the show features the latest […]

Drivers ‘dumbfounded by repair jargon’

More than half of drivers (56%) say they don’t understand the language used by garages. According to RAC Breakdown research, half of drivers surveyed (50%) feel they’d been overcharged or […]

Stocking fillers for December

Absolute Alignment is increasing stock levels to mitigate for any disruptions to the supply chain caused by Covid-19 and Brexit. The Farnborough-based outfit has doubled storage space for stock, employed […]

Europcar commits to telematics and video tech

Europcar Van and Truck has announced a new UK partnership with Geotab and SureCam to deliver telematics and video technology. The in-vehicle technology offers fleet managers information via a personalised […]

ACIS takes the partnership approach

ACIS is recruiting distribution partners to broaden the choice it offers for body repair professionals, while also expanding the network of distribution locations. The move is part of its five-year […]

Business booms before lockdown

CAPS has reported a spike in both unique claims and supply chain transmissions in the week before Lockdown 2:0 was imposed. Its data found that unique claims rose from 90% […]

SVA gears up for charity auction

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) is pledging £10,000 to its long-standing charity auction partner, Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice (CTH). It hopes the charity auction will help raise some vital funds […]

BCA announces Bristol mega-centre

BCA is developing a new 65-acre mega-centre to support the group’s business activities in the south west. BCA Bristol will be a full on-line remarketing centre, with the capacity to […]

Startline announces significant funding deal

Startline Motor Finance has secured a £375m credit facility from J.P.Morgan. It is the third renewal and upsize of the facility between the two companies, following the original close of […]