Dealerweb sees September surge in orders
Dealerweb has reported a 37% increase in September orders against the same month in 2020. The used market slowed for the third consecutive month with a nine per cent decline […]
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Subaru named fastest growing SUV brand
Subaru is the fastest growing SUV brand in the UK, with record year-to-date sales up 143.5% on last year. Across the brand it has reported an increase a 19.8% rise […]
Driver crisis sparks spike in searches
New research has found that online searches for ‘truck driver UK’ escalated a staggering 1,300% from 26 September, when the HGV shortage burst into the news. Analysis of Google search […]
Dack Motor Group opens first bodyshop
Automotive sales, hire and servicing provider, Dack Motor Group has expanded its Lincoln operations with the opening of its first dedicated bodyshop. Specialising in accident and body repair for personal […]
Michelin secures French connection
Michelin has appointed Andrew French as B2B sales director for the UK and Ireland. He will be responsible for truck and bus, van, agriculture, construction, mining and the services and […]
Solus’ DeAnna Avis named Inspiring Woman of the Year
The Automotive 30% Club has announced its most inspiring women for 2021, with Solus Accident Repair’s DeAnna Avis named Inspiring Automotive Woman of the Year for 2021. The national customer […]
Autotech Academy supports intern placements
Autotech Academy has recently supported a Volkswagen Van dealership in recruiting three interns. It liaised with Sandwell College and Walsall College after being contacted by the Volkswagen Van Centre in […]
LEVC agrees EV supply deal
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has signed a contract to supply 30 electric vans to bp pulse, one of the UK’s leading providers of EV charging infrastructure. The VN5 electric […]
Finalists announced for bodyshop Awards 2021
bodyshop magazine is delighted to announce more of the finalists for the bodyshop Awards 2021. With more than 280 top-quality submissions this year, it has been a difficult job for our […]
Major network expansion confirmed for Ireland
PR Reilly has confirmed it will open six new branches over the next year and will rebrand as LKQ Euro Car Parts as it aligns with the LKQ Group across […]
The Interview: Rob Pugh
Just shy of celebrating his third anniversary since rejoining Fix Auto UK, 30 under 30 winner Rob Pugh speaks to bodyshop editor Simon Wait. You were heavily involved in Fix […]
Volta Trucks announces new recruitment drive
Volta Trucks is expanding its UK-based research and development capabilities, while announcing a new recruitment drive at its Reading-based centre to support further development. The company is searching for talented […]