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Shift to digital accelerates

New data has revealed the rapid shift to digital retailing in the EU during the pandemic by automotive manufacturers. Global eCommerce firm drivvn, which works with 15 vehicle manufacturers in […]

IBIS launches new ambassador programme

Following the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium’s confirmation of its 2021 and 2022 events calendar, IBIS has launched an integrated initiative known as the IBIS Ambassadors programme. IBIS Ambassadors will bring […]

Price growth continues for 44th week

Car price growth has remained strong into March, according to the latest data from Auto Trader. It found that between 8-14 March the average price of a used car increased […]

Europcar supersite set for Cardiff

Europcar Vans and Trucks has made a significant investment to open a dedicated van supersite in Cardiff. The new van supersite, opened ahead of the easing of lockdown measures by […]

Stoneacre offers customers Tracker device

Stoneacre Motor Group is offering past, present and future customers the option of having a Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) device from Tracker fitted. The new partnership aims to protect customers […]

RWC announces major growth plans

RWC Training has received the backing of major industry brands, as its strong start to 2021 continues to gather pace. Based out of its IMI-approved centre in Milton Keynes, RWC […]

Research predicts summer ‘gold rush’

New evidence suggests that more than 10% of motorists are bringing forward plans to change their cars. According to buyacar, about one in four motorists have been reluctant to buy […]

Government cuts plug-in grants

The government has announced a cut in grants available to consumers switching to plug-in vehicles. From today grants will be limited to £2,500 instead of £3,000, and only available to […]

Autotech Training introduces ADAS courses

Autotech Training has launched IMI-accredited ADAS training at its Milton Keynes site. This comes ahead of the Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR), which stipulate the safe repair of ADAS-enabled vehicles no […]

BVRLA introduces new EV courses

The BVRLA has launched two new EV training courses for companies helping fleets and personal customers switch to electric vehicles. These new one-day courses, designed specifically for those in a […]

HR Owen wins big at Cheltenham

Aston Martin Cheltenham has been named Aston Martin UK Dealer of the Year 2020, as well as UK Aftersales Customer Satisfaction Index Dealer of the Year. Awarded annually, the awards […]

Alton Cars partners with AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel has rolled-out its premium Sikkens Autowave 2.0 paint system for Alton Cars. It installed its Colorbuild priming system, Autowave MM 2.0 basecoat, and Autoclear 2.0 clearcoat across Alton Cars’ […]