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New car market down 2.5%

The UK new car market declined 2.5% in the first three quarters of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). September saw modest year-on-year growth […]

LCV market suffers September slump

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined 23.5% in September, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that […]

Jim Muse named Axalta EMEA vice-president

Axalta has named Jim Muse as vice-president of Refinish Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective immediately. He succeeds Adrien Schrobiltgen in this role. Jim first joined Axalta in 2013 […]

Perfect 10 for Fix Auto UK

Car Body Repairs Ltd is the latest repair centre to join Fix Auto UK and will operate as Fix Auto Walsall. The site is owned and managed by Ziarab Amin. […]

Women Awards celebrates ‘unsung heroes’

The UK Automotive 30% Club has held its first Inspiring Automotive Women Awards, with Helen Mutter of Kia among the winners. The awards have been established to inspire and support […]

Used car conversion rates expected to strengthen

Conversion rates are expected to follow up September’s increases during October, according to a new survey by National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA). Half of all respondents expect conversion rates […]

FTA responds to Brexit proposals

The FTA has responded to the government’s new Brexit proposals, warning that any solution needs to ensure the logistics solution can ‘Keep Britain Trading.’ James Hookham, deputy CEO of FTA, […]

Solera names Bracknell as UK HQ

Solera Holdings has confirmed that Bracknell will be the new home of its UK operations, with major investment going into the creation of an innovative new office space on Western […]

Autovista adds experience to board

Autovista Group has appointed two new non-executive directors to its board.  Dr Sati Sian and Ian Griffin each bring more than 30 years’ experience in senior leadership and board level […]

Solus celebrates bodyshop Live! successes

Solus is celebrating its success at the bodyshop live! 2019 event, the UK collision repair industry’s most respected and prestigious awards event. Highlights from the awards ceremony include Derek Nesbitt, […]

Capital gains through autonomous trial

Autonomous driving in London took another stride forward with the DRIVEN consortium demonstrating a fleet of self-driving vehicles in the capital. DRIVEN, a 30-month government-supported project powered by Oxbotica, carried […]

LEVC sales hit record high

The London EV Company (LEVC) has recorded its best ever sales month in September, with sales increasing every month since April. It sold 352 electric TX Taxi’s, taking sales to […]