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Change at the top for Nissan GB

Nissan Motor GB has appointed Nicolas Verneuil as sales director, following three years as marketing director, while Nicholas Thomas is named new marketing manager. Verneuil said: “Nissan already has a […]

Motorpoint confirms Scottish site opening

Motorpoint will reopen its Scottish branch on 29 June, following advice from the Scottish government. Mark Carpenter, chief executive officer of Motorpoint, said: “We’re delighted to fully open our doors […]

May manufacturing figures worst since 1946

UK car manufacturing output fell 95.4% last month to make it the worst May performance since 1946. Just 5,314 vehicles rolled off production lines, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers […]

CV production down 61% in May

UK commercial vehicle production was down 61.6% in May, with 810 vehicles leaving factory gates. This is according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

Industry rallies behind one of its own

The automotive industry is rallying around 19-year-old Apollo apprentice Luke Hope, who needs a bone marrow transplant after being diagnosed with cancer for the second time in February. He was […]

Government urged to advance petrol, diesel ban

The Committee on Climate Change has advised the government to bring forward its ban on petrol and diesel vehicles to 2032. The government is working to a provisional date of […]

Autotech Recruit waives industry fees

Autotech Recruit is waiving its permanent recruitment fees for the automotive aftermarket in a bid to help the industry return to full strength. A new initiative, which will launch on […]

Drivers warned of ‘perfect storm’

Road safety and legal compliance must remain a top priority as businesses adapt to the “new norm” of working from home, according to Licence Bureau. With the mass adoption of […]

ERS extends range with sanitisation solution

Eco Repair Systems has enhanced its product range with a new solution designed to provide sanitisation for both workspaces and vehicles. Hygiene is a spray solution that enables users to […]

MoonWalk ‘saves 33,000 hours in first year’

PPG has estimated that its paint mixing system MoonWalk has saved bodyshops more than 33,000 hours in its first year. Since the official launch it has been installed in more […]

New Covid-19 safety guide published for fleets

A new guide based on government advice has been produced to help fleets return to work safely. The three-page guide, COVID-19: A two-step guide to vehicle safety principles, has been […]

Groupe PSA extends UK distribution network

Groupe PSA has enhanced its multi-brand spare parts distribution service in the UK. Launched in 2017, Distrigo is Groupe PSA’s parts distribution service. It is now being supported by a […]