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Data on demand for Autotech contractors

Autotech Recruit has teamed up with automotive data solutions provider HaynesPro UK to ensure that every contractor within its network has instant access to OEM technical and MOT data on […]

AW passes Covid test

AW Repair Group’s site at Denaby Main has passed an unannounced Health & Safety Covid inspection. A government assessor visited the site to inspect the Covid-19 protocols and processes put […]

Industry rallies behind Ben charity

Automotive charity Ben has announced that its 10-day virtual active challenge, Breakout for Ben, has raised just under £159,000. Ben invited the whole automotive industry to Breakout for Ben in […]

Stellantis confirms UK management board

Stellantis has announced a new management structure for its brands in the UK. Alison Jones is appointed as Stellantis country manager UK for Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, […]

Sales down a third despite BEV growth

The UK new car market declined by 35.5% in February as 28,282 fewer units were registered, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The industry recorded […]

LCV market enjoys February surge

The UK new light commercial vehicle market grew by 22% in the second month of the year, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]

SMMT: Budget doesn’t go far enough

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said while the Budget supports businesses in some ways, it does not go far enough. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “The budget […]

BVRLA welcomes Budget support

The BVRLA has welcomed industry support as outlined by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in yesterday’s Budget. He announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until September, while business rates relief […]

New research unveils key EV concerns

Battery and price remain the most important factors for car buyers considering switching to electric vehicles. According to research carried out by Venson Automotive Solutions, battery and price closely followed […]

BVRLA calls for industry support

The BVRLA has published a report highlight industry reliance on continued government support. Its report identified three key areas that need continued support: furlough until the end of national restrictions; business […]

Pre-bookable EV charging network on the way

A new partnership will enable drivers of electric vehicle to pre-book access to charge points across the country. YourParkingSpace and EVBox have agreed to work together to roll-out a pre-bookable […]