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UK drivers set for 3.5 billion-mile trip

New figures reveal that Britain’s drivers are set to travel a total of 3.5 billion miles over the Christmas and New Year period visiting family, friends or going on holiday. […]

PSA and FCA confirm 50:50 merger

Groupe PSA and FCA have agreed to merge. They have signed a binding combination agreement providing for a 50/50 merger of their businesses to create the fourth largest global automotive […]

FTA sets sights on safety standards

FTA has announced that 91 companies achieved Van Excellence Operator Accreditation in 2019. The Van Excellence Operator programme provides businesses with the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to safer, more efficient and sustainable van […]

Most car crimes remain unsolved

More than half of vehicle crimes this year remain unsolved, with only 0.2 per cent resulting in the offender going to prison or receiving a caution. This is according to […]

S&G brings Christmas to charity

S&G Response has collected more than 1,700 presents for the Children Adventure Farm Trust charity. The Altrincham-based charity provides a variety of free holiday programmes for terminally ill, disabled and […]

Thieves selling top models for just £1k

Thieves are stealing some of Britain’s most in-demand cars and selling them on the black market for as little as £1,000. This is according to vehicle protection and management technology […]

Venson secures specialist status

Venson Automotive Solutions has been awarded appointed provider status on YPO’s Specialist Vehicles Framework 960, which specifically covers the purchase, hire and lease of specialist vehicles of 3.5 tonne and […]

Dealers urged to consider economic headwinds

Dealers have been encouraged to get a better understanding of how the economic environment impacts used car buyers. The RAC says that dealers should consider warnings about an economic downturn […]

Spin to win for charity

Motorpoint Castleford’s Michael Sutton has completed his Tour De Motorpoint to raise money for The Prince of Wales Hospice. The 29-year-old, who has worked in West Yorkshire as a vehicle […]

Perfect 10 for Fix Auto Stevenage

Fix Auto Stevenage has celebrated a decade as part of the Fix Auto UK network. Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh recently presented Terry Gilbert, the owner of Fix Auto Stevenage, […]

Mitsubishi names Master Technician

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has named Alan Williamson of Park’s Ayr Mitsubishi as ‘Master Technician of the Year’ following a competition held at the company’s head office in Cirencester, […]

From trainee to CEO at Mercedes-Benz

Angela Shepherd has been appointed UK CEO for Mercedes-Benz Retail Group. She will oversee Mercedes-Benz Retail Group’s operations within its 18 dealerships – all of which are located in and […]