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Hyundai names new CEO

Hyundai has appointed Michael Cole as president and CEO. He will join the European regional headquarter and take up his new role on 1 July 2020, succeeding Dongwoo Choi. Cole […]

BVRLA: We can help UK plc rebound

The vehicle rental, leasing and fleet sector can play a key role in helping the economy rebound from the effects of the coronavirus, according to a new report published by […]

Buyer demand exceeds pre-lockdown levels

Demand from car buyers is overtaking pre-pandemic levels, as lifting lockdown has unleashed a surge of activity during June. According to the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk, it has recorded a […]

Big WIN for AkzoNobel manager

Strategic sales manager for AkzoNobel Michelle Sullivan has won the Cornerstone Award from the Women’s Industry Network. The Cornerstone Award is presented annually to board members whose actions and contributions […]

Audatex announces Service Certainty partnership

Solera Audatex has announced a new partnership with Service Certainty that will enable the integration of imageproof PRO into AudaTarget. Imageproof PRO provides claims handlers with instant access to high-quality […]

Urgent appeal to help Apollo apprentice

Apollo Motor Group director Bradley Eyles and Volvo’s body and paint development manager Steve Plunkett are lending their support to 19-year-old Luke Hope, an apprentice parts advisor at the Apollo […]

Road safety concerns rise as lockdown eases

New research has found that thousands of motorists could be at risk as they emerge from lockdown in cars that are not roadworthy. A survey commissioned by the Institute of […]

Council enhances its green credentials

Leeds City Council has taken delivery of 122 electric vans as part of its bid to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles in the area while becoming carbon neutral itself. […]

IAAF launches virtual platform for members

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched a virtual platform enabling members to keep up to date with industry insights, trends and opportunities, while also inviting them to attend […]

Fuel efficiency figures ‘misleading’

Research has found that new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars could be almost 5.5% less efficient than their official fuel consumption figures suggest. What Car? tested 56 new petrol, diesel […]

New safety app for emergency services

Euro NCAP has introduced a mobile app for first responders in Europe as it seeks to improve post-crash safety. The app – called Euro Rescue – includes key information about […]

Euro Car Parts is rebranded

Euro Car Parts and Andrew Page businesses are rebranding as LKQ Euro Car Parts. All branches will move under the new LKQ Euro Car Parts banner as part of a […]