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NBRA calls for funding clarity

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) has called for clarity from the Scottish government about whether bodyshops can apply for the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Business Grant scheme (RHLBGS) and […]

Renault sales down more than a third

Renault sold more than 1.2 million vehicles in the first half of the year, with a strong sales recovery in June. This represents a 34.9% fall compared to an overall […]

Bentley production ramps up to 100%

Production of Bentley’s new Bentayga began today at its carbon neutral factory in Crewe. This follows a comprehensive review of the social distancing measures in place that now allows Bentley […]

IBIS talks to Enterprise CEO Chrissy Taylor

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has unveiled the latest recording in its Partners in the Spotlight series – an interview with Chrissy Taylor, CEO of Enterprise Holdings. Enterprise remains […]

Used prices rising unabated

The average price of used cars has risen every week since May – and is continuing to rise. The average price of a used car listed on Auto Trader was […]

Online option added to BCA app

BCA has updated its Buyer app to allow customers to place bids on its Bid Now online auction platform. BCA Bid Now auctions run for fixed times and customers can […]

Slater heads up DFM

Daimler Fleet Management has named Lesley Slater as new chief commercial officer. She joined the UK Fleet and leasing arm of Daimler Mobility AG this month. Slater said: “Joining DFM […]

JLR celebrates Ingenium milestone

Jaguar Land Rover is celebrating the production of over 1.5 million Ingenium engines at its Engine Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton. The advanced all-aluminium Ingenium family, which includes a range of […]

Autotech Recruit names new tech director

Autotech Recruit has named Laurence Abbott as new marketing and technology director. The creation of this new role underpins Autotech Recruit’s objective to develop technical solutions which will equip both […]

CV demand continues to surge

Demand for commercial vehicles has soared, with the number of unique users to Auto Trader Vans marketplace rising 40% year-on-year in June, and 79% on pre-Covid-19 levels. Meanwhile, average prices […]

Motorists go online to find repairers

New research has found that motorists are in greater numbers going online to find someone to repair or service their vehicles. Garage lead generator site autoadvisor.co.uk has seen an 88% […]

PSA Groupe renamed as Stellantis

Groupe PSA has announced that its new corporate name will be Stellantis. The group comprises Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, and this announcement is another step towards the completion of […]