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bodyshop’s 30 under 30: another six of the best

bodyshop magazine is today introducing a third group of six outstanding winners from this year’s 30 under 30: rising stars awards. This group of gifted young people showcases what the judges believe […]

Double-digit rise in August orders

Orders for new vehicles increased by 27.1% in August and 10.7% for used cars compared to the same period in 2019, while enquiries for new and used vehicles rose 16.5% […]

A first for the fleet sector

TTC Group and Collision Management Systems (CMS) have partnered to offer managers and users with a real-time, personalised driver risk management programme. The solution combines CMS’s telematics data aggregation technology […]

Drivers facing 5p fuel price hike

Drivers could see the cost of fuel rise by up to 5p as part of the government’s plans to pay its Covid-19 bills. Fuel duty prices have been frozen for […]

Sharp decline in claims and payouts

The Association of British Insurers has announced that motor claims fell 48% in the second quarter of 2020, with claim payouts also down. It reported that there were 324,000 new […]

Potential buyer for NARS

Integrated mobility services provider Redde Northgate PLC has confirmed it is in advanced discussions about acquiring Nationwide Accident Repair Services (NARS). The company said: “The group believes the network of […]

Sustainable plant confirmed for Oxfordshire

Up to 250 new jobs could be created in Oxfordshire with tech company Saietta announcing plans to expand its production facilities. The electric motor manufacturer will build a new sustainable […]

LEVC expands European network

London Electric Vehicle Company has appointed new dealers in German cities Berlin and Hamburg as its European expansion continues. Koch Gruppe Automobile AG in Berlin and AMC Kruell GmbH in […]

DfT to map pothole hotspots

The Department for Transport has introduced a new collaborative initiative to map potholes in the UK and target areas most in need of repairs. It will work alongside highway data […]

SUVs drive used car demand

SUVs made up nine of the top 10 fastest selling used models in August. This is according to data from Auto Trader’s Fastest Selling Index, which live tracks the potential speed at […]

Workshop safety learning goes digital

A new e-learning solution focused on workshop safety has been launched. Aimed at the commercial vehicle market, E-Workshop has been designed and developed by Inspire International UK, a leading provider […]

O’Callaghan named new Carzam CEO

Carzam has named Kirk O’Callaghan as its new CEO. Carzam is a new digital company that will be offering consumers a complete online experience for used cars. The operation is […]