The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has joined with the Garage Equipment Association (GEA), Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) and the Society of Motor […]
Showrooms and dealerships planning to open their doors again can do so safely with the publication of sector-specific guidance published by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and Society of […]
The BVRLA has published an operating guide to help businesses in the vehicle rental and leasing sectors get back to work safely. The 20-page guide provides sector-specific advice tailored for […]
PSA Group will restart the manufacture of commercial vehicles as its Luton plant from Monday, 18 May. Colin MacDonald, director of the Luton plant, said: “Since the shutdown of our […]
Ford has confirmed it will restart production at its Dagenham Engine Plant in Essex and Bridgend Engine Plant in South Wales from Monday, 18 May. The resumption at Dagenham and […]
Vehicle software specialist FleetCheck believes coronavirus measures should be added to standard fleet risk management policies for the foreseeable future. It thinks areas that may need to be covered in […]
Kia Motors has reported record sales of its electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2020, and unveiled plans to accelerate its shift towards further electrification. It found that sales […]
The automotive industry has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the furlough scheme by four months to October, and to make it more flexible allowing workers to return on a […]
National Windscreens has appointed Nigel Paling as commercial and service director. In his new role based at National Windscreens UK headquarters in Tamworth, he will be charged with leading a […]
Demand for used cars is expected to increase in the coming months, bouncing back from a 30.7% fall in March. The SMMT reported a fall of eight per cent for […]
The UK’s used car market declined by 8.3% in the first quarter of 2020, after growth in January and February was wiped out by a 30.7% fall in March. This […]
Copart UK has been accredited with the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Standard. The ISO 45001 standard recognises organisations which consistently identify and control the management of health […]
