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Hams Hall hits 5 million-mark

BMW Group’s Hams Hall engine manufacturing plant, near Birmingham, is celebrating the production of its five millionth engine. The plant has been operating for more than 18 years, assembling three […]

Ancaster expands in South East

The Ancaster Group has launched a new Hyundai Bluewater store to deliver a full new and used Hyundai sales and aftersales service, supported by Ancaster’s South East dealer network. Ancaster […]

Marathon tour raises £3,850 for Ben

What Car? has raised £3,850 for bodyshop magazine charity partner Ben after completing a marathon tour of UK car retailers and manufacturers. Ben works within the UK automotive industry to […]

DMN enhances workplace well-being

DMN, the vehicle movement people, has held the first of its in-house workplace well-being programmes designed to inspire, engage and empower its workforce. The programme, operated by The Inspire Group, […]

Hyundai and Aptiv pool autonomous resources

Hyundai Motor Group and Aptiv are forming an autonomous driving joint venture. The joint venture will advance the design, development and commercialisation of SAE Level 4 and 5 autonomous technologies, […]

Study finds in favour of hybrids

Results of a year-long trial in London suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets […]

Eurocar named CCS mobility supplier

Eurocar Mobility Group UK has been confirmed as an approved supplier for vehicle hire services for the Crown Commercial Service (CCS). As part of the agreement, all public sector bodies, […]

FTA to host free Brexit workshops

The FTA is hosting more than 100 free half-day workshops across the UK to help businesses prepare for Brexit. There are less than 40 days until the UK is set […]

TfL gives Uber two-month extension

Transport for London has extended Uber’s licence to operate in the capital for just two months. The company lost its licence in 2017 over public safety concerns. A judge then […]

European automotive industry unites against ‘no deal’

The European automotive industry has presented a united front on Brexit, with 23 leading organisations locking arms against no-deal. The lead organisations representing vehicle and parts manufacturers across the EU, […]

Spartan up and running with Sprinter

Spartan Motor Factors has added the first Sprinter models to its fleet of more than 40 Mercedes-Benz Citan and Vito vans. Established in 2012, the firm operates from a network […]