Copart delivers peak performance for Ben
Copart has raised £5,000 for the Ben Automotive Charity through its 3 Peaks Challenge. Team Copart tackled the three highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales – Ben Nevis (1,345m), Scafell […]
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MG names new sales chief`
MG Motor has appointed Andrew Stuart as its new head of sales. He joins having previously worked in sales and planning roles for Hyundai, Nissan and VW Group. He will […]
Chips still down for car industry
The recovery of car production in the UK is being hampered by a lack of staff and the global shortage of chips. This is according to the Society of Motor […]
CV production enjoys June jump
Production of commercial vehicles grew by 39.6% in June compared to the same month last year. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders recorded 5,808 new units manufactured in the […]
Virtual tour reveals reality of aftermarket careers
AutoRaise has produced a virtual bodyshop tour which it hopes will attract new talent to the sector. The tour was put together by apprentices within AutoRaise’s affiliated repairer network. Jen […]
SsangYong expands dealer network
SsangYong Motors has added Ashby and Mann to its dealer network. Ben Mangiante, owner and dealer principal at Ashby and Mann, said: “Due to Mitsubishi leaving the UK market, we […]
EV running costs half that of petrol cars
New research has found that the annual cost of running an electric car is nearly half that of a petrol equivalent. A study carried out by comparethemarket estimated that it […]
Digital disrupter acquires SalesMaster
The Automotive Transformation Group has acquired automotive industry software supplier SalesMaster. The Automotive Transformation Group launched earlier this month with the intention of disrupting the market with a completely digital […]
Drivers planning EV switch rises by a third
New research has found that the number of drivers expecting their next car to be fully electric has risen by 32% in 12 months. A study for Kwik Fit revealed […]
Code of Practice makes perfect sense for Genesis
Genesis Motor UK has gained accreditation to the Motor Ombudsman’s Code of Practice for New Cars. The means customers can call on the Motor Ombudsman to resolve any disputes should […]
Workshops braced for a million MOTs a month
Workshops have been warned to prepare for a backlog of up to five million MOTs in the second half of the year. This huge increase in demand is because millions […]
Nissan doubles down on Sunderland investment
Nissan has confirmed it is hiring another 400 people at its Sunderland plant as it ramps up production of its Qashqai, Juke and Leaf models. This comes after the announcement […]