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NBRA calls for CJRS extension

The National Body Repair Association is urging the government to extend the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) until the end of the year. Despite bodyshops being permitted to remain open […]

RAC wins BCA contract

The RAC has won a new three-year contract to provide specialist inspection services within the auction business of BCA. The deal, the largest of its kind in the UK, will […]

G3 confirms new Yorkshire site

G3 Vehicle Auctions is investing in what will be the UK’s largest purpose-built independent auction and refurbishment development for over 20 years. Construction on the 14-acre site in Yorkshire began […]

New recycling process could cut CO2 by 26%

Research by Jaguar Land Rover has revealed how an innovative recycling process could upcycle aluminium waste from drinks cans, bottle tops and end-of-life vehicles. It believes the process could reduce […]

CAPS announces Advantage Parts partnership

CAPS has been chosen as connectivity partner by Canadian-owned Advantage Parts Solutions. Advantage Parts Solutions provides a platform that enables original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts dealers to sell more effectively […]

DS Automobiles launches Leicester super-store

DS Automobiles has opened its largest British showroom. Situated in Leicester, the new store will hold 17 workshop bays, with the possibility of adding a further six bays during peak […]

Used prices continue upward trend

Used car prices have continued to rise through August. According to Auto Trader, data from 12,500 retailers suggests that prices rose 6.2% in the week commencing 10 August compared to […]

LEVC doubles network size

LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has grown its network by signing a partnership with end-to-end fleet management company Rivus Fleet Solutions. The deal adds 20 service centres to LEVC’s existing […]

Kesselgruber named new GKN president

GKN Automotive has named Dirk Kesselgruber as the new president of its ePowertrain division. He will be tasked with boosting the GKN eDrive business. Liam Butterworth, CEO, GKN Automotive said: […]

Speeding surges on quieter roads

New research has found that speeding has increased threefold during lockdown. The study of telematics data by AX found that drivers were taking advantage of the quieter roads to drive […]

Dealers could fall foul of FCA rules

Dealers risk breaking FCA regulations if they allow their technology to fall behind. That is the warning issued by online motor retail specialist iVendi. It said the FCA’s ban on […]

EV warranty could provide ‘peace of mind’

A new warranty could underpin customer confidence in electric vehicles and hybrids. The RAC Dealer Network is launching EV One, designed by Assurant, which provides cover for vehicles up to […]