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MOT tests down 80% in April

Almost 750,000 MOT tests were carried out in April 2020, despite the government giving motorists a six-month MOT holiday from 30 March because of the coronavirus pandemic. An Freedom of […]

Copart commits to EV training

Copart UK has announced that 90% of its 76-strong engineering force are now either fully qualified or studying towards AQP standard, ATA VDA or IMI NVQ VDA 3/4 qualifications. This […]

Drivers urged to focus on ‘road health’

Licence Bureau is urging fleet operators and business drivers adopt a “road-health” mindset as travel restrictions start to ease. As businesses across the UK start to ramp-up operations and road […]

RWC training resumes in June

RWC Training Centre is resuming its unique portfolio of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and electric vehicle (EV) training courses from Monday, 1 June as it gears back-up to tackle the […]

McLaren confirms 1,200 job losses

McLaren has announced it will cut more than a quarter of its workforce after admitting revenues have been severely affected by the coronavirus. It has said 1,200 of the 4,000-strong […]

Europcar growth bucks lockdown trend

Europcar’s UK Vans & Truck business has reported double-digit year-on-year growth throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period. Strong demand from new and existing customers from sectors such as the home delivery […]

Jetta sales take off in China

Volkswagen’s sub-brand Jetta delivered 13,500 cars to customers in China in April, which translates to about one per cent of the market. It has sold about 38,000 vehicles so far […]

Skoda delivers for emergency services

The West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service has added 30 Skoda 4×4 SUVs to its fleet this year. The Kodiaq models are enabling senior staff not based at its headquarters […]

IBIS partner in the spotlight: 3M

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium has today announced that it will be showcasing its relationship with a number of its IBIS Global Summit partners as they prepare for the event […]

Fix Auto acquires sixth wholly owned site

Fix Auto UK has acquired the Fix Auto Paignton site after the business had fallen victim to the coronavirus pandemic and had become insolvent. Prompt action by Fix Auto UK […]

Groupe PSA extends EV warranties

Groupe PSA has extended its roadside assistance plan on new full electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) to eight years or 100,000 miles. The cover is available on the […]

Silverstone Classic 2020 cancelled

The Silverstone Classic has cancelled its flagship three-day festival, originally scheduled for 31 July to 2 August. Those who have already purchased tickets will be offered the option of rolling […]