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The first apprentices have now graduated from the new 18-month Industrial Coating Applicator Apprenticeship. Josh Taylor and Nathan Eckersley, from Manchester-based HMG Paints, were amongst the first in the country […]

Plans to deliver verbal warnings to alert drivers of lane closures on smart motorways have been brought forward. Automotive technology specialist Road Angel said it is bringing forward the release […]

Potholes have overtaken texting and drink driving as the primary concern for motorists, with nine in 10 affected in the last year. According to IAM RoadSmart’s annual Safety Culture Report, […]

Near-prime personal contract purchase (PCP) could become a major growth point in the automotive industry in 2021. Startline Motor Finance saw an increase of around 20% for its version of […]

With the electrification of road transport building rapid momentum, Neil Joslin, COO of e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management, is calling on the salvage and recycling industry to pro-actively collaborate on […]

The new light commercial vehicle market rose two per cent in January, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It recorded 24,029 LCV registrations as new models and […]

The UK new car market fell 39.5% in January with 59,030 fewer registrations compared to the same month last year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) found that […]

NIBS Group CEO Steve Chittim is stepping down after 19 years. He said: “I have been very proud to be a part of the NIBS Group team over the years, […]

Isuzu UK has announced plans to add a further 10 sites to its network this year. This comes after 10 sites joined the network last year. William Brown, managing director […]

Member satisfaction in BVRLA rose to 82% last year, according to its Annual Review. The report also found that 75% feel that the association delivers good value for money, with […]

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has taken delivery of 17 Toyota hydrogen fuel cell electric cars. The Toyota Mirai saloons will be used in a pilot programme by Enterprise Car Club members and […]

New research from Solera suggests increasing faith among drivers in the application of artificial intelligence (AI), with many consumers favouring bodyshops offering more digital integration in the repair process. It […]