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Morelli names new equipment manager
- 10/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Morelli Group has named Chris Sugden as new national equipment manager. He said, 'I am absolutely delighted to be joining Morelli. I have worked with many of their team in my previous roles at Prevost and GYS. It is my aim to make sure all of our customers see Morelli as the first choice for equipment however [...] -
POS market dips in April
- 10/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has found that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer new car finance market fell two per cent by value and seven per cent by volume in April, compared with the same month in 2018. The percentage of private new car sales financed by FLA members through the POS [...] -
IBIS Global Summit gets under way
- 10/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The IBIS Global Summit kicks off in Italy today, when industry leaders from around the globe will gather at the Grand Hotel Dino, near Milan, for two days of informed insight and debate, under the banner, 'Passion for Progress'. The 'Big Debate' will this year examine the unprecedented change taking place in [...] -
Women in the workshop on the increase
- 10/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The number of women in workshops is on the increase, according to nearly two thirds of automotive professionals. A study by CiNOW found that 61% of automotive professionals have seen an increase in the number of female workshop personnel over the last five years. The research also found that nearly three [...] -
MG Motor continues to buck sales trend
- 07/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
MG Motor UK has reported its 19th consecutive month of record-breaking growth. Sales reached 1,212 cars in May, making it the company's second largest month ever, increasing its volume by almost 50% compared to the same month in 2018. Year-to-date MG’s sales volume is up by almost 53%. Daniel Gregorious, head [...] -
Suzuki strengthens Kent network
- 07/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Suzuki GB PLC has increased its network of dealerships by appointing Maidstone-based Invicta Motors to represent the brand. Invicta is the sixth Suzuki dealership in Kent and the sixth new location to start trading this year within the vehicle manufacturer’s now 160-strong UK dealer network. Dale Wyatt, [...] -
Last chance for Logistics Awards nominations
- 07/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
There are just three weeks remaining to enter the FTA's Logistics Awards. Entries for this year's awards, which will take place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on Thursday, 24 October 2019, close on 28 June. The awards celebrate the companies and individuals who have made a significant [...] -
Industry responds to Ford closure
- 07/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The industry has reacted to the new that Ford is closing its Bridgend plant, with a potential loss of 1,700 people plus many more in the supply chain. Ford announced it would close the plant in September 2020, insisting the decision had nothing to do with Brexit. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, 'This [...] -
JLR and BMW join forces on EV development
- 07/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Jaguar Land Rover and BMW have agreed to pool resources to develop electric vehicles. The two companies will share research and production planning, as well as joint procurement in the supply chain. Engineers from both companies will be work together at a Munich research base to create the new electric drive [...] -
Ford to close Bridgend plant
- 06/06/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ford will close its manufacturing plant in Bridgend, South Wales in September next year, casting huge question marks over the workforce of about 1,700. This is according to union sources, who have been meeting Ford chiefs this morning. The BBC has reported the company has blamed 'under utilisation' for the [...]