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Solus to open three new sites

Solus Accident Repair Centres will open three new sites in the next two years. This is part of a three-year strategy to equip the network for industry changes. Solus is […]

SEAT names new fleet manager

SEAT UK has named Craig Cavanagh as head of fleet, replacing Peter McDonald. Cavanagh takes over leadership of the SEAT Fleet team on 1 January 2020, moving across from his […]

Ben Ball triumphs at iconic Roundhouse

Nearly £90,000 was raised for bodyshop charity partner Ben at the annual Ben Ball, held at the iconic Roundhouse. More than 650 guests attended the ball, which raised more than […]

Bentley apprentice named among world’s elite

Lewis Clarke of Bentley Motors has been named one of Volkswagen Group’s best global apprentices at a prestigious ceremony in Wolfsburg, Germany. The group named 49 apprentices from around the […]

BVRLA champions industry to new PM

The BVRLA has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to reiterate why the vehicle rental and leasing industry is crucial to delivering the UK’s zero-emission goals. BVRLA chief executive Gerry […]

U-Pol wins industry marketing award

U-Pol received the Marketing Campaign of the Year Award during the recent 2019 British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards. The UK’s leading provider of fillers and coatings had cause to celebrate when it […]

SMEs find there’s always room for improvement

Employee training is done differently with the launch of Improve, an online training platform (globally) specifically designed for small and medium sized businesses. Businesses that employ fewer than 250 staff, […]

VWG reports global November growth

The Volkswagen Group recorded a 5.1% rise in global sales in November compared to the same month last year, delivering 988,800 vehicles to customers. The Group grew its market share […]

SMMT reaction to Conservative win

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has responded to the Conservative Party’s crushing victory in the General Election overnight, urging the majority government to restore business confidence. Mike Hawes, […]

Peak performance for Ben charity

What Car?’s managing director Rachael Prasher and agency and OEM director Chris Daniels will try to scale Mount Kilimanjaro next year to raise funds for automotive charity and bodyshop magazine […]

Ancaster Group joins forces with BCA

Ancaster Group has partnered with BCA to support its used car programme. The deal will see BCA support the South-East-based dealer group with remarketing programmes and the BCA Dealer Pro […]

Global journal examines autonomous mobility

A leading data specialist has launched the first issue of a new global journal focusing on autonomous mobility. Arthur D. Little (ADL) has released the first issue of its Autonomous […]