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IBIS launches ‘Leading Lights’

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has introduced a new series of thought leadership webcasts designed to help steer the global collision repair community through the choppy waters of the […]

Cenex events postponed until November

Cenex has confirmed that its annual Low Carbon Vehicle (Cenex-LCV) and Connected Automated Mobility (Cenex-CAM) events will be postponed until 18–19 November 2020. The events will take place at Millbrook […]

Remote shift predicted for fleet management

The impact of the coronavirus is likely to change fleet management for good. According to FleetCheck, the remote way of working introduced during lockdown is likely to become permanent, with […]

CAPS users get access to Service Certainty

Service Certainty has integrated with CAPS, meaning the 1,200-plus bodyshops and 65 work providers that use CAPS can now also use Service Certainty technology. Service Certainty technology enhances the level […]

A ‘black week’ for UK automotive

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has urged the government to double down on efforts to reboot the economy after what it described as a “bad week”. Manufacturers […]

SsangYong back in business

SsangYong showrooms are back in business with its visit-by-appointment-only system already leading to sales. It reported that its new safety protocols introduced last week were successful and that, although closed […]

Used prices continue resurgence in May

The average price of used cars rose by nearly two per cent in May compared to the same month last year. This is according to data from Auto Trader’s Retail […]

Harrison named new sales manager

KM Tools, a turnkey provider of manufacturing equipment, has named Neil Harrison as sales manager. “The technical capabilities of the business and its customers match well with my experience in […]

Bentley to cut 1,000 jobs

Bentley will announce up to 1,000 jobs cuts, it has been reported. An official statement is expected later today. Bentley resumed production at its headquarters in Crewe on May 11, […]

LCV sales a quarter of normal levels

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell 74.1% in May. Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) found that 7,541 vehicles were delivered in the […]

Sales slump to 1952 levels

UK new car registrations fell 89% in May, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 20,247 cars were registered in the month, as click-and-collect […]

GEM shows its Worth

GEM Motoring Assist has appointed Neil Worth as its new chief executive. He joined GEM in 2016 as road safety and motoring information officer, which will remain under Worth’s care […]