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Industry urged to adopt WLTP

A leading automotive data company has urged the industry to adopt the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) or fall behind. WLTP has been introduced to measure and limit […]

Warranty sales bounce back strongly

The RAC Dealer Network has reported that warranty sales by volume for the last six weeks are up 21.4% up on the same period in 2019. Business generated from the […]

SsangYong strengthens UK network

SsangYong Motors UK has strengthened its network with Bury-based Parkhills SsangYong. Parkhills SsangYong has been operating for over 30 years and offers servicing, MOTs and repairs. Every vehicle sold by […]

IBISConnect launches with African triumph

The first IBISConnect simulcast launched today by the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium has been hailed a world-class, innovative virtual platform which delivered invaluable insight, data and business solutions for the […]

Tesla shares surge again

Tesla is now valued at more than Ford, General Motors, Honda, Fiat Chrysler and Daimler combined after the company’s share price has nearly quadrupled this year, from $430 to about […]

Lotus sets up base at University of Warwick

Lotus is moving its engineering headquarters and opening an advanced technology centre at the University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus. The new facility is established in partnership with WMG at the […]

Nissan passes half-million aprons milestone

Nissan Sunderland has produced more than half a million aprons to support more than 100 health care trusts and care homes across the North East region combat Covid-19. A 57-strong […]

GMS moves to the cloud

LKQ Euro Car Parts has introduced a cloud-based version of its garage management software (GMS) CarSys as part of its efforts to future-proof the independent aftermarket. CarSys is described as […]

Snap-on Tools makes shortlist

Snap-on Tools has been shortlisted for the British Franchise Association’s Franchisor of the Year award. The awards celebrate consistent growth, innovation, network support and contribution to the sector. National franchise […]

Reliability tops poll of buyer concerns

Car buyers are more concerned about reliability than anything else. A survey from BuyaCar found that 54% of people cited it as the key issue when buying a new car, […]

VWCV expands network

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has increased it network with two additional sites. Located in Perth and Tewkesbury, the new sites expand the network to 30 authorised repairers and 66 van centres. […]

Ben launches F1-inspired virtual challenge

Automotive industry charity Ben is launching its first-ever series of virtual challenges as part of its Bring It On 4 Ben campaign. The first of the charity’s challenges to run […]