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Autotech Recruit has a new King
- 11/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Autotech Recruit has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Simon King. Simon has joined Autotech Recruit as new concepts manager in a bid to drive strategy and forge new partnerships within the aftermarket and with OEMs. In addition to Simon’s post, Autotech Recruit has created two further [...] -
Fix Network names Spanesi global partner
- 11/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Network has announced collision repair equipment leader Spanesi as official global supply partner. Spanesi will supply a mix of its innovative high quality collision repair equipment, custom-made furnishings and accessories all aimed at delivering industry leading performance. Spanesi's commitment to quality [...] -
Seat sales lands big Fish
- 10/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ben Fish has been named head of sales operations at Seat UK, taking over from Steve Catlin. He said, 'I’m really looking forward to working further with the Seat team as well as getting stuck in with our dealer partners to help grow the brand even more in the UK. Focusing on our customer experience and [...] -
National prep centre creates 300 new jobs
- 10/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The launch of a new National Vehicle Preparation Centre in Peterborough has created 300 jobs. The facility has opened following a £14m investment by independent car retailer Big Motoring World, which only secured the 170,000 sqft site a feww weeks ago. The building is equipped with a full production line, [...] -
Kia joins IONITY venture
- 10/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kia Motors has followed Hyundai Motor Company by investing in IONITY, a joint venture of global car manufacturers established to promote electric vehicles in Europe. IONITY is expanding its network to 400 fast-charging stations by 2020, with at least one site every 120 kilometres along major European highways. [...] -
TrustFord cuts ribbon on 12th store
- 10/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TrustFord has opened its 12th Ford Store. Based in Staines, the store was opened by Stuart Foulds, chairman and chief executive of TrustFord, and Lisa Brankin, representing Ford Motor Company, following a £1.2m redevelopment. Stuart Foulds, chairman and chief executive of TrustFord, said, 'We’re always [...] -
Fix Auto UK lands at Heathrow
- 10/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK has appointed its fifth new franchisee from within the M25 corridor since the start of the year, with H&L Motors (Heathrow) Ltd becoming the latest repair centre to join the network. They will now operate as Fix Auto Heathrow. The 18,000 sqft three-unit repair centre in Hanworth was [...] -
Hyundai joins EV joint venture
- 09/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Hyundai has joined the joint venture between BMW Group, Ford, Daimler and Volkswagen Group with Porsche. IONITY's core mission is to develop an EV charging network throughout Europe. IONITY CEO Michael Hajesch said, 'Hyundai Motor Group brings significant international experience and know-how with a full strategic [...] -
AA urges recall rethink
- 09/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The industry must change its approach to recalls if it wants to take the critical issue of outstanding vehicle recalls. About one in 13 cars in the UK is subject to an outstanding vehicle recall. According to data from the AA Populus Driver Panel, more than half (57%) of drivers would like an alternative to taking [...] -
Scottish police close net on uninsured drivers
- 09/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A police operation is underway in Scotland targeting uninsured drivers. Operation Drive Insured it taking place from 7-13 September, turning up the heat on uninsured drivers by seizing their vehicles to improve road safety. The Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), a not-for-profit organisation that compensates victims [...]