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March steps into PSA role

Groupe PSA UK has appointed David March as network development director. He will be responsible for the development of the representation of the four group brands in the UK, Vauxhall, […]

IBIS Global Summit gearing up for Monaco

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has been working around to the clock to ensure the IBIS Global Summit 2020, scheduled for Monaco on 19 and 20 November, can take […]

Vauxhall Luton plant introduces third shift

Vauxhall’s Luton plant is adding a third shift to meet demand for the Vauxhall and Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert and Citroën Dispatch. Around 200 employees will be redeployed from the […]

Cazoo joins exclusive $1bn ‘unicorn’ club

Online car retailer Cazoo has become the fastest British company in history to reach valuations in excess of $1bn (£790m), after passing the milestone just six months after launching. It […]

CAPS analysis shows significant rise in claims

The latest CAPS motor claims analysis report for the week ending 19 June, shows a 33% increase in claims activity exchanged across its platform compared to the preceding week. For […]

NFDA urges Scottish government to open dealerships

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has urged the Scottish government to allow dealership in the country to open in line with England, Northern Ireland and Wales. The Scottish government […]

Electyric vehicle battery challenge now open

Hyundai, Kia and LG Chem are jointly sponsoring the EV & Battery Challenge (EVBC), a global competition to identify up to 10 electric vehicle and battery start-ups for potential investment […]

Motorpoint reopens Welsh branches

Motorpoint has reopened all of its branches in Wales today. Motorpoint has been offering free home delivery across England, Scotland and Wales during the lockdown, as well as more recently, […]

UK road deaths on the rise

There were more deaths on UK roads in 2019 than in 2010. The annual Road Safety Performance Index from the European Transport Safety Council found that 1,926 people lost their […]

Online auctions to go fortnightly

BCA has announced a new fortnightly programme of online Top Car sales. Sales are staged entirely online, with buyers logging in via BCA Online or the BCA Buyer app to […]

Higher congestion charge now in force

A 30 per cent rise in London’s congestion charge has come into force today. The charge, which has risen from £11.50 to £15, has also now been extended from 07:00 […]

Donington pushed back until 2021

Donington Historic Festival has been postponed until 2021. DHF 2020 was originally postponed from 1-3 May with the intention of holding the event later this year. However, organisers Historic Promotions […]