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UK and Korean strengthen automotive ties

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with its Korean counterpart to strengthen the ties of the automotive sectors in both countries. The agreement […]

Autotech Recruit has a new King

Autotech Recruit has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Simon King. Simon has joined Autotech Recruit as new concepts manager in a bid to drive strategy and forge […]

Fix Network names Spanesi global partner

Fix Network has announced collision repair equipment leader Spanesi as official global supply partner. Spanesi will supply a mix of its innovative high quality collision repair equipment, custom-made furnishings and […]

Seat sales lands big Fish

Ben Fish has been named head of sales operations at Seat UK, taking over from Steve Catlin. He said, ‘I’m really looking forward to working further with the Seat team […]

National prep centre creates 300 new jobs

The launch of a new National Vehicle Preparation Centre in Peterborough has created 300 jobs. The facility has opened following a £14m investment by independent car retailer Big Motoring World, […]

Kia joins IONITY venture

Kia Motors has followed Hyundai Motor Company by investing in IONITY, a joint venture of global car manufacturers established to promote electric vehicles in Europe. IONITY is expanding its network […]

TrustFord cuts ribbon on 12th store

TrustFord has opened its 12th Ford Store. Based in Staines, the store was opened by Stuart Foulds, chairman and chief executive of TrustFord, and Lisa Brankin, representing Ford Motor Company, […]

Fix Auto UK lands at Heathrow

Fix Auto UK has appointed its fifth new franchisee from within the M25 corridor since the start of the year, with H&L Motors (Heathrow) Ltd becoming the latest repair centre […]

Hyundai joins EV joint venture

Hyundai has joined the joint venture between BMW Group, Ford, Daimler and Volkswagen Group with Porsche. IONITY’s core mission is to develop an EV charging network throughout Europe. IONITY CEO […]

AA urges recall rethink

The industry must change its approach to recalls if it wants to take the critical issue of outstanding vehicle recalls. About one in 13 cars in the UK is subject […]

Scottish police close net on uninsured drivers

A police operation is underway in Scotland targeting uninsured drivers. Operation Drive Insured it taking place from 7-13 September, turning up the heat on uninsured drivers by seizing their vehicles […]