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BVRLA names new HR director

The BVRLA has appointed Nora Leggett as its new director of human resources. Leggett has been the BVRLA’s director of member services since 2013 and has spent more than 20 […]

Congestion the key concern for fleet bosses

New research has identified road quality and congestion as the key concerns for UK fleet and mobility managers. The findings come from the 2020 edition of the Arval Mobility Observatory, […]

Accident rates surge 72% in May

Car accident rates in the UK are increasing as lockdown eases, while the nature of accidents is also changing. This is according to new analysis by AX. It found that […]

FCA launches dedicated fleet hub

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK has launched a purpose-built web portal for business customers, gathering relevant information and advice about its five brands, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep and Abarth, […]

Aftermarket must brace for EV surge

The coronavirus could supercharge the growth of electric vehicles. That was the message of the first online Industry Briefing Bitesize, delivered by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Steve Carter […]

bodyshop magazine gears up for 2020 awards

bodyshop magazine has confirmed that its flagship awards event is on track and will now take place on 15 December at ICC Wales near the Celtic Manor Resort. Now in […]

Fleet urged to focus on drivers

Fleets have been encouraged to consider the mental health of their drivers as lockdown eases. Research has found that most commercial drivers worked an extra five hours a week during […]

Rolls-Royce reveals designer shortlist

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the shortlist for it Young Designer Competition, which has attracted more than 5,000 entries from children aged 16 and under in more than 80 countries […]

Change at the top for Groupe PSA

Groupe PSA has announced a series of management changes. Christian Müller, currently managing director engineering Opel Automobile GmbH, has been appointed new head of powertrain and chassis engineering, effective from […]

Flexible furlough scheme launches tomorrow

The new flexible furlough scheme comes into force from tomorrow (1 July), allowing employers to bring employees back to work on a part-time basis. Under the flexible furlough arrangement, employers […]

Griffin named new SsangYong MD

SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Kevin Griffin as managing director. He will assume overall responsibility for SsangYong’s UK operations on a permanent basis, having served as sales director for the […]

London Motor Show confirms 2021 dates

The London Motor Show has confirmed it will return to the Evolution London venue in Battersea Park from 16-18 July next year. Alec Mumford, chairman of the London Motor Show, […]