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Showrooms pencil in June date to reopen

Showrooms and car dealers could reopen from 1 June, under new government guidelines. Assuming public health criteria have been met and coronavirus infections continue to decline, a gradual lifting of […]

Production resumes at Bentley

Production restarted at Bentley’s Crewe headquarters on Monday, with over 1,700 employees returning to work. The remaining 500 are expected back in the middle of June. The car manufacturer has […]

Centrica and Lotus set new car ownership path

Centrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and British motor manufacturer Lotus plan to revolutionise vehicle ownership by making the car an extension of the home capable of storing […]

TTC Group extends compliance support

TTC Group’s recent acquisition of Licence Bureau means it now oversees compliance for 70% of the UK’s top 10 vehicle leasing operations. Road safety training and services provider, TTC Group […]

Automechanika confirms Vietnam date

Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City will now take place from 20-22 August at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC). The show was postponed from 5-7 March 2020 because of […]

The Interview: David Williams

We talk to Bristol-born David Williams, managing director underwriting and technical services at AXA Insurance, about the latest industry trends, lockdown, labour rates and the “mighty” Bristol Rovers. Click to […]

Government to double EV infrastructure funding

The government has announced it is doubling its funding to develop electric vehicle infrastructure. Transport secretary Grant Shapps revealed an extra £10m is being committed to the on-street residential charge […]

Ferrari factories back to full production

Ferrari factories at Maranello and Modena returned to full production last week. In line with its “Back on Track” programme, the first car to come off the Special Series lines […]

Most UK drivers unsure about MOT dates

Nearly 70% of drivers don’t know when the government’s six-month MOT exemption runs out, while almost a third have not carried out any basic car checks since 23 March. Venson […]

‘Action needed in days not weeks’

The FLA has renewed its call to the government and the Bank of England to take urgent action to support the non-bank lending market. New figures show that FLA members […]

Fix Auto makes letter template available to all

Independent bodyshops struggling to apply for the government’s Small Business Grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure have been offered free use of an application letter template that Fix Auto UK […]