Industry rallies behind Ben charity
Automotive charity Ben has announced that its 10-day virtual active challenge, Breakout for Ben, has raised just under £159,000. Ben invited the whole automotive industry to Breakout for Ben in […]
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Stellantis confirms UK management board
Stellantis has announced a new management structure for its brands in the UK. Alison Jones is appointed as Stellantis country manager UK for Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, […]
Fix Auto Petersfield continues massive investment strategy
Fix Auto Petersfield has announced a major investment programme that will double the size of the business and its repair capacity. The first of the two-phase project is now complete […]
Sales down a third despite BEV growth
The UK new car market declined by 35.5% in February as 28,282 fewer units were registered, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The industry recorded […]
LCV market enjoys February surge
The UK new light commercial vehicle market grew by 22% in the second month of the year, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
SMMT: Budget doesn’t go far enough
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said while the Budget supports businesses in some ways, it does not go far enough. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “The budget […]
BVRLA welcomes Budget support
The BVRLA has welcomed industry support as outlined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in yesterday’s Budget. He announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until September, while business rates relief […]
New research unveils key EV concerns
Battery and price remain the most important factors for car buyers considering switching to electric vehicles. According to research carried out by Venson Automotive Solutions, battery and price closely followed […]
BVRLA calls for industry support
The BVRLA has published a report highlight industry reliance on continued government support. Its report identified three key areas that need continued support: furlough until the end of national restrictions; business […]
Pre-bookable EV charging network on the way
A new partnership will enable drivers of electric vehicle to pre-book access to charge points across the country. YourParkingSpace and EVBox have agreed to work together to roll-out a pre-bookable […]
Volvo confirms 2030 EV goal
Volvo has confirmed plans to become a fully electric car company by 2030. By then, the company intends to sell only fully electric cars and phase out any car in […]
Range broadens with OE-approved oil
LKQ Euro Car Parts has added MPM Engine Oil to its range. This move follows the rollout of MPM Gear Oil across its branch network at the end of last […]