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TTC takes training courses online

TTC Group is now able to deliver its JAUPT (Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training) approved driver CPC courses and core fleet manager courses online in virtual classrooms. The impact […]

Car market slump worse than 2009 crisis

The UK new car market declined 44.4% in March, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In the important plate change month 203,370 fewer […]

Honda announces new network chief

Honda UK has named Michael Doyle as head of network and commercial development. He replaces Rebecca Stead, who has moved to head of automobile. Doyle will be responsible for the […]

Hyundai strengthens UAM division

Hyundai Motor Group has appointed J Scott Drennan as vice-president of its urban air mobility (UAM) division. Drennan will lead UAM research and development. Jaiwon Shin, executive vice-president, said: “We […]

LKQ suspends senior advisor

LKQ has announced it has suspended Harmut Roehl as senior advisor due a potential conflict of interest, just days after his appointment. A statement said: “Both sides were not aware […]

Van value surges amid coronavirus

Figures released by the online car marketplace BuyaCar reveal that van sales in March increased 20-fold as a proportion of total vehicle sales on the platform. Searches for vans and […]

Tracker warns of spike in car thefts

Tracker has warned motorists against opportunistic criminals looking to steal cars to fill the replacement parts gap. Police across the country are already fighting an increase in “chop shops” – […]

BMS, EMACS announce payment holiday

BMS and EMACS have announced a three-month payment holiday option for all customers to help with much needed cashflow. In a joint statement, the companies said: “In these times it […]

Citroën delivers 70 vehicles to NHS

Citroën has delivered 70 commercial vehicles to NHS Property Services, the owners and managers of more than 3,000 NHS facilities. The vehicles will provide critical maintenance and repair to premises. […]

Online auctioneer hits March high

Online classic car auctioneer The Market has reported an 86% sales rate during March, with a new record in total monthly sales for the company of over £752,000. The results […]

Groupe PSA extends NHS breakdown support

Groupe PSA has extended its Roadside Assistance programme for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic to all NHS workers who currently drive a Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles or Vauxhall vehicle. […]