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A million MOTs expected before New Year

Up to a million MOTs could be carried out in the final 10 days of December. Demand for MOT tests is expected to soar before the New Year, after nearly […]

Fleet management company opens UK doors

Ford Fleet Management is now operational in the UK. The company has been launched by Ford and ALD Automotive to maximise fleet productivity for customers who seek bespoke services with […]

Automotive aftermarket set to swell

The global automotive aftermarket market is expected to reach more than $519bn by 2026 with a CAGR of four per cent. This is according to a new study released by Polaris Market […]

LKQ joins eFuel Alliance

LKQ Europe has joined the Berlin-based eFuel Alliance, which supports the use of climate-neutral fuels to achieve climate targets in Europe. Arnd Franz, CEO of LKQ Europe, said: “Synthetic fuels […]

IBIS announces 2021 conference programme

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has announced its list of 2021 conferences aimed at bringing exemplary thought leadership content and peer-to-peer networking opportunities to the global automotive collision repair […]

Drivers warned of winter windscreen issues

Nearly a quarter of drivers believe that windscreen chips are not part of the standard MOT test, while a further 24% are unsure. This is according to a survey carried […]

Cazoo acquires subscription platform

Cazoo has agreed to acquire Drover, a leading UK car subscription platform. The deal will combine Cazoo’s brand, platform and significant funding with Drover’s expertise and relationships in car subscription […]

SsangYong broadens Lincolnshire footprint

SsangYong Motors has appointed Grays of Holbeach to its network. The family-owned dealership is now in its third generation and is one of Mitsubishi’s longest standing dealers. Kevin Griffin, managing […]

Motorpoint opens north east site

Motorpoint will open a new store in Stockton-on-Tees this week. The new site was previously a Jennings Ford dealership, and will stock up to 500 low mileage, nearly new cars […]

European car registrations fall again

European car registrations fell for the second month in row in November, according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). New car registrations dropped by 13.5% year-on-year to […]

New site belies Covid disruptions

East Bilney Coachworks has launched its eighth site after a six-month fit-out by LKQ Euro Car Parts’ Workshop Solutions team. Situated in Thetford, it is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for […]

Van safety ratings introduced

The world’s first Commercial Van Safety Rating introduced by experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research has identified dangerous flaws in many commercial vans. It tested the fitment rate and […]