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Ford names Lisa Brankin new MD

Lisa Brankin has been appointed as managing director, Ford of Britain and Ireland. She will be responsible for all of Ford’s marketing, sales and service activities in the United Kingdom […]

MG network expands into Cornwall

MG Motor has opened a new dealership in the South West. The new outlet is part of Hawkins Motor Group, a family-run regional group that has been supplying cars in […]

Bodyshops ‘unprepared’ for surging EV sales

Bodyshops have been warned they may not be as EV-prepared as they believe. The demand for electric vehicles has surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, bucking the downward trend for petrol […]

IBIS Leading Lights recognises Mario Dimovski

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), the leading global conference and networking provider for collision industry leaders and influencers, has named Tradiebot’s Mario Dimovski as one of the industry’s leading […]

Used values dip in October

The latest analysis from cap hpi shows that used values dipped by 2.1% in October, marking the first fall since March. Wholesale sold prices fell across the board as trade buyers […]

SVA pledges £10,000 to children’s hospice

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has pledged a minimum £10,000 to its long-standing charity auction partner The Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice (CTH) as part of its 10th anniversary annual fundraising […]

A matter of Trust for Fix Auto

Fix Auto UK has partnered with Trustpilot to instil confidence and credibility in the service provided by its franchise partners. This ensures all 101 fully branded Fix Auto UK repair […]

Covid under the microscope

Automechanika is launching a new series examining the impact of Covid-19 on the automotive aftermarket. Let’s Talk Business begins on 30 October, when the panel will discuss the challenges posed […]

In memoriam: Tony Lowe

The industry is this week remembering a highly respected colleague, who sadly passed away last week. Impact Repair Centre managing director Tony Lowe served the industry loyally for nearly 40 […]

IAAF welcomes new member

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Wessex Truck & Trailer Supplies to its membership. The independent commercial vehicle specialist parts supplier has a team of 17 people with […]

Class of 2020 welcomed to Goodwood

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has welcomed 18 new apprentices to its programme. The class of 2020 means that more than 150 young people have joined the programme on two to four-year […]