EV sales close on diesel
For every electric vehicle registered in Europe in June just 1.7 diesel models were registered. This is according to data from Jato Dynamics, which found that the global pandemic has […]
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Comparison website updates platform
Financial comparison website KnowYourMoney.co.uk has launched its revamped platform for consumers to find car finance products. Around 90% of cars in the UK are bought on finance. Consequently, there is […]
New training pilot takes off
BSG has completed a successful pilot of a new online peer group training programme. Called Smarter Business, the modular programme of online business coaching is delivered in short, regular sessions, […]
FCA announces new commission regulations
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned discretionary commission for car retailers and motor finance brokers. The ban will come into force on 28 January, 2021, and is estimated to […]
World-leading R&D site set for Bath
A new £70m research and development centre intended to consolidate the UK’s world leading position in clean vehicle powertrain technology will be developed in Bath. Led by the University of […]
Motor insurance falls to four-year low
The average price for motor insurance is at its lowest level in four years, according to the ABI’s latest Motor Insurance Premium Tracker. It found the average price paid for […]
RTAs account for a third of serious injuries
New research has found that nearly a third of serious injuries in the UK in the last five years have been caused by traffic accidents. The research into 1,000 adults […]
SMH names new managing director
SMH has named former Citroen chief Karl Howkins as its new managing director of auction services. He will lead CD Auctions on the next stage of its development and integration […]
PSA Aftermarket announces key acquisition
PSA Aftermarket has acquired Amanha Global as part of its strategy to triple turnover by 2023. Amanha Global is a leader in reuse parts and will support PSA Aftermarket’s conquest […]
Vauxhall employees return from ventilator shifts
Vauxhall employees have returned to their normal jobs after completing a 16-week assignment at Smiths Medical, as part of a consortium which delivered 13,437 ventilators for the NHS. A handpicked […]
NBRA announces new chairman
The NBRA has announced Steve Field as its new chairman, replacing Roger Collings. Field is the CEO of Page Automotive Group and has been involved in the repair industry for […]
Mitsubishi supports green transport strategy
Alstom Transport has taken delivery of the first 10 of 72 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV commercial vehicles as part of its ongoing strategy to go green. Alstom Transport is a global […]
