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UK car parc surpasses 40 million

The UK car parc has surpassed 40 million for the first time ever, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The UK’s largest automotive analysis […]

AutoFlow announces coronavirus support measures

AutoFlow has announced a range of measures to help customers through the coronavirus crisis, including price freezes and payment holidays. It has reversed the 10% price increase announced in March. […]

Ring the changes to ensure capacity

Ring Automotive has adapted operations to ensure it has capacity to meet orders. The company has remained operational during the coronavirus crisis, operating on a skeleton staff with strict safety […]

RAC launches online workshops

The RAC Dealer Network has launched a new series of online workshops to help members identify new business opportunities. The Virtual Dealer Workshop Sessions will run until the end of […]

‘The real heroes are NHS staff’

The team at Fix Auto Lichfield has been supporting the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by repairing ambulances. Eighteen ambulance vehicles have been repaired on site in April for the […]

Vauxhall production set to resume

Groupe PSA is planning to resume Vauxhall production at its Ellesmere Port site. Members of the Unite union will visit the factory to review the safety protocols, before a resumption […]

CARL to the rescue with mobile EV charging

Electric chargers could soon been finding vehicles rather than other way around, after a Chinese mobility provider secured a number of patents to develop its autonomous charging robot. Called CARL, […]

UK bodyshops ‘losing £240m per month’

The UK collision repair sector is estimated to be losing £240m in revenue each month as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research by Trend Tracker. The […]

Kia sets electric sales record

Kia Motors has reported record European sales for new hybrid and electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2020. This comes despite disruption caused by the spread of coronavirus and […]

CIECA announces ADAS calibration webinar

CIECA has announced its next webinar, scheduled for 19 May, will focus on ADAS. “ADAS Calibrations—Do It Right and Document What You Do” will feature Brent Johnson, director of global […]

IGA calls for an end to MOT discounts

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is urging garages to stop discounting MOTs during the coronavirus pandemic, suggesting it could result in a race to the bottom. Stuart James, IGA chief […]

Ferrari making masks in Maranello

Ferrari is producing respirator valves and fittings for protective masks at its Maranello plant. The department where car prototypes are usually built is producing these thermoplastic components using additive manufacturing […]