Engine manufacturing down a fifth
UK engine manufacturing output declined 20.5% in February with 170,271 units built. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, production for domestic and overseas markets fell 13.1% and […]
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Athlon strengthens leadership team
Vehicle leasing company Athlon UK has appointed Martin Phillips as chief operating officer. Managing director of Athlon UK Patricia Wolfe says: “I am delighted that Martin has joined Athlon UK […]
Bentley cruises past production milestone
Bentley has passed a significant milestone with the production of its 200,000th luxury car. The Bentayga Hybrid, destined for a Chinese customer, rolled off the production line at the home […]
Multi-car families consider downsizing
More than a third of UK households say the Covid-19 pandemic has caused them to consider owning fewer vehicles. According to a study of 2,000 UK households with access to […]
CV production worst on record
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production declined 45.4% in February, with 4,308 units built. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reported a fifth consecutive month of decline as supply […]
Production declines for 18th month
UK car production fell 14% in February, with 105,008 units leaving factory gates. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 17,163 fewer cars […]
Second site a ‘natural next step’
Fix Auto Mid Devon owner Louise Woolacott along with daughters Erika and Alena have announced plans to open a second site in the region. Work is well underway to transform […]
Right to reply
Cats & Pipes has issued a statement in response to the press release issued by the DVSA earlier this week. The statement reads: Cats & Pipes has categorically not been […]
Seeing is still believing for car buyers
About 10% of drivers have or would buy a used car without seeing it – although nearly half say they never would. According to new data from AA Cars, eight […]
AW Repair Group opens 11th site
AW Repair Group has announced its 11th site with a technology-packed future ready bodyshop in Lincoln. The 14,000 sqft site opened its doors last week following an extensive fit-out programme […]
SMMT calls for greater EV support
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for greater support for private retail uptake of electric vehicles, following new figures showing businesses are twice as likely as […]
Claims inch up through March
CAPS has reported that unique claims rose by three per cent in the week ending 20 March. According to its latest collision repair industry report (below) unique claims are now up to […]