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BVRLA signs up to government security scheme
- 06/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The BVRLA has signed an agreement to act as an approved partner for the Government's Rental Vehicle Security Scheme, meaning each of its 455 members will carry out rigorous checks on customers to mitigate the risk of vehicle terrorism. This follows a spate of attacks in 2017 where vehicles were used as [...] -
Cross named LEVC retail head
- 06/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The London Electric Vehicle Company has announces the appointment of Daniel Cross as head of retail at LEVC London, its flagship dealer in the UK. Cross will be responsible for managing and overseeing all dealership activities at Brewery Road as LEVC continues to expand its [...] -
AW Group cuts ribbon on ninth site
- 06/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AW Repair Group has opened its ninth site at Sherburn-In-Elmet, creating 14 new jobs and taking the group's annualised turnover to £19.3m. The 9,000 sqft site epitomises the group’s labour-saving and technology advances, boasting in-house ADAS and electric vehicle capability. It also follows the group’s [...] -
PPG and Honda renew partnership
- 05/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
PPG Refinish and Honda Motor Europe have extended their collaborative partnership for a further five years. The deal covers the entire Honda service network in Europe and ensures PPG Refinish remains one of the exclusive paint suppliers for the vehicle manufacturer, providing a variety of automotive coatings [...] -
LCV registrations suffer double-digit decline
- 05/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK new light commercial vehicle registrations fell 11.0 per cent in October, the second consecutive monthly decline. This is according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Some 3,121 fewer models were registered in the month, as uncertainty and regulatory changes [...] -
Tough times continue for UK car market
- 05/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK new car registrations declined 6.7% last month, according to figures releasedby the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 10,348 fewer cars were registered than in October last year. The decline was driven by falling demand from private consumers, with registrations down 13.2%. [...] -
Dayco names new aftermarket VP
- 05/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Engine products and drive systems supplier Dayco has named Tom Tecklenburg as its vice-president of aftermarket for North America. He will report directly to Bruno Vallillo, president of global aftermarket. Tecklenburg will be responsible for establishing the strategic plan and leading the North American [...] -
LEVC sales surge continues in October
- 05/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The London EV Company (LEVC) has recorded its second best sales month. It sold 333 electric TX taxis in October, following a record month in September when 352 taxis were sold. October was also significant as it completed the build of its 3,000th TX since it launch in early 2018. Joerg Hofmann, CEO of [...] -
Peake performance confirmed for Logistics Conference
- 05/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
British astronaut Tim Peake has been named the keynote speaker for next FTA’s Future Logistics Conference, to be held at ITT Hub 2020 in Farnborough on 13 and 14 May 2020. Elizabeth de Jong, director of UK policy at FTA, said: "Logistics is at a crossroads of opportunity, with new technologies and other [...] -
On your bike for charity
- 04/11/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Motorpoint Castleford’s Michael Sutton is embarking on a Tour De Motorpoint this month to raise funds for The Prince of Wales Hospice. The 29-year-old, who has worked in West Yorkshire as a vehicle detailer and yard technical trainer for the since it opened in April 2016, has decided to get on his spin bike at [...]