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Prices remain firm through October

Average used car values at BCA remained above £8,000 in October despite the introduction of local lockdowns. It recorded average used car values of £8,152. Conversion rates typically exceeded 80% […]

Industry better prepared for lockdown

The uptick in used car sales suggests dealers are better prepared now for coronavirus restrictions than they were in March. That was the verdict of AutoTrader, which was reflecting on […]

TTC Group agrees deal with The Algorithm People

TTC Group has signed a new agreement with The Algorithm People for the integration of its My Transport Planner route optimisation platform within the TTC Continuum. My Transport Planner offers […]

Lister named group director

Europcar Mobility Group has named Mark Lister as group director international partner development. His mission will be to continue enlarging the global footprint of the Europcar Mobility Group brands through […]

Used car market rallies in Q3

The UK’s used car market increased by 4.4% in the third quarter after two consecutive quarters of decline. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), some 2,168,599 […]

Independent garages provide ‘unrivalled’ value

A new study has found that independent garages provide value for money unrivalled by any other sector in the automotive aftermarket. The UK Independent Garage Labour Rate Study has been […]

Continued growth for Leasys

The contract hire division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Bank (FCA Bank), Leasys, has recorded its fourth consecutive year of growth. It has grown by 23% so far this year, taking […]

Smart motorways get green light

Nine more sections of smart motorways have been approved in the UK, totalling a further 138 miles. The new all-lane running (ALR) smart motorways have been approved for sections of […]

New centre to create 100 skilled jobs

Gordon Murray Group will develop its new global headquarters at Windlesham, Surrey, creating more than 100 new skilled jobs. The new technology campus will be built on a 54-acre site […]

IBIS Partner in the Spotlight: PPG

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) is delighted to shine the spotlight on its Palme d’Argent (silver) partner PPG, with which it is collaborating on the preparations for IBISTV Global […]

Online guides address key dealership concerns

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has launched a new series of operational guides covering some of the key areas which have been of particular concern to members. The first […]

National Windscreens accelerates digital shift

A new website has gone live to mark the launch of National Windscreens’ next generation digital platform. This follows research that has reported a 66% peak in daily ecommerce sales […]