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Recovery World delivers for P J Kerley
- 18/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Recovery World has supplied more specialist recovery vehicles to P J Kerley, a leading recovery company in East Anglia that also provides vehicle deliveries and garage services. P J Kerley Motor Engineers have three depots across Norfolk run from its main site in Norwich. Recovery World has supplied it with [...] -
New scheme to combat waste
- 18/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Recycling provider FreeCollections.co.uk is introducing a free glass waste collection service for the vehicle industry in the UK. The scheme aims to reduce the amount of glass waste, which makes it to landfill, as the country faces ever-increasing waste removal demands – but it also aims to encourage the local [...] -
Audatex appoints Jim Thomas
- 18/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Audatex has named Jim Thomas in the newly created role of implementation manager of its end-to-end bodyshop management system (BMS), PlanManager. Jim joins Audatex from IRG and will be crucial in supporting the continued successful roll out of PlanManager across the UK. Jim said, 'Audatex is a prominent player [...] -
Bridgestone looks forward with Iris
- 18/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Bridgestone Europe NV (Bridgestone), the subsidiary of the world’s largest manufacturer of tyres and other rubber products in EMEA and Iris Capital, a leading European venture capital firm, have announced a corporate venture partnership to investigate and invest in innovative new mobility services, industry 4.0 and [...] -
Glovebox Direct to sell OEM parts
- 17/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ecommerce start-up Glovebox Direct has now announced it will be selling official, manufacturer branded parts. It will initially sell parts on behalf of seven marques: Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Suzuki, Peugeot, Citroen and Renault, with more scheduled to join throughout the year. Glovebox Direct co-founder Joe [...] -
Ford announces graphene introduction
- 17/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Ford Motor Company has announced the use of graphene in vehicle parts. Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel and one of the most conductive materials in the world. In collaboration with Eagle Industries and XG Sciences, Ford is using small amounts in fuel rail covers, pump covers and front engine covers to [...] -
BVRLA laments government EV approach
- 17/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The BVRLA has accused the government of failing to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles. The ‘Electric vehicles: driving the transition’ report, published in October, saw the BEIS Committee call for government to introduce a fairer tax regime that will accelerate the move to zero-emission vehicles. In [...] -
Kia sets record sales
- 17/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Kia Motors achieved record European sales (494,304 units) and its 10th consecutive year of growth in Europe in 2018, according to new data released today by the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association). The full-year sales result represents a 4.7% year-on-year increase for the Korean car [...] -
Gold star for Wrap Cube
- 17/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
3M has recognised one of its long-term vehicle graphics specialists, Wrap Cube, by appointing it as a Select Gold Partner. The Gold Partner designation recognises Wrap Cube’s support for its vehicle wrapping and fleet graphics activities. Based in Tolworth, Surrey, the company was one of the first vehicle [...] -
Hella reports strong six-month figures
- 16/01/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive supplier Hella has announced positive sales and earning for the first six months of its fiscal year 2018/2019. Currency and portfolio-adjusted consolidated sales rose by 7.3%. Taking into account exchange rate effects and the divestment of the wholesale distribution business, the reported sales increased [...]