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Plans revealed for UK’s largest Gigafactory

Plans to develop the largest battery gigafactory in the UK have been unveiled. The site in Coventry will create up to 6,000 highly skilled jobs directly as well as thousands […]

Polestar finds perfect Fix

Fix Auto Blackburn and Fix Auto Dagenham are two of the first repairers in Britain to be selected for Polestar approval. They have been selected as a direct result of […]

SMP Europe announces internal promotion

Engine management and ignition specialists, SMP Europe, has appointed Martin Turner as marketing director. Previously internet sales manager at the company, he will also be involved in research and analysis […]

Fleets focus on resources over cost

Fleet management is reacting to the current shortages of drivers, vehicles and fuel by becoming resource rather than cost-based. This is according to fleet software company FleetCheck, which predicted the […]

Mixed response to government’s net zero plans

The government has announced its net zero strategy, which includes substantial investment in the automotive industry to support an accelerated switch to electric vehicles. As part of the drive to […]

Patience is a virtue for car buyers

Car buyers are prepared to wait as long as a year for a new vehicle, as awareness of the microchip shortage grows. According to research carried out by What Car?, […]

BASF signs environmental pact

BASF’s Automotive Refinish division has teamed up with ECA Business Energy to help it achieve carbon neutral growth until 2030 as part of its mission to achieve net zero status […]

Battery tests free of charge

LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new initiative to support good battery health in the run up to winter. As part of its Test to Earn initiative, customers who […]

SMMT commits £100k to apprentice fund

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has earmarked £100,000 to support businesses employing apprentices. The SMMT’s Charitable Trust Fund has re-launched the SMMT Apprentice Support Programme, which comes […]

AutoRaise Rally confirmed for 2022

AutoRaise has confirmed its popular charity rally will take place in 2022 following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic. A challenging route awaits adventure-loving participants keen to take […]

Cazoo acquisition continues expansion strategy

Cazoo has announced that it has agreed to acquire Vans365 as part of a wider strategy to expand its online retail proposition to include commercial vehicles. Based in Bristol, Vans365 […]