Annual Renault results down 3.4%
Groupe Renault has reported sales of 3.8 million units last year, down 3.4% on the previous year. Revenues were down 3.3% to just over €55m, with an operating margin of […]
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Wilsons doubles FCA portfolio
Epsom-based dealer Wilsons has secured representation for FCA brands Alfa Romeo and Jeep. They join Wilsons’ existing FCA portfolio of Abarth and Fiat. All four brands will be housed under one […]
Quick Lane in the MOT fast lane
The UK network of Quick Lane Tyre & Autocentre has taken a significant step forward after its Bracknell site was awarded MOT testing certification from the Driving and Vehicle Standards […]
UK transport industry thriving after Brexit vote
The UK transport industry has seen earnings on its investments in the EU rocket by more than 400% since the Brexit vote, analysis of the latest ONS data has revealed. […]
Autotech Recruit unveils ambitious growth plans
Autotech Recruit is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a rebrand and substantial growth plans. It has started the new decade by announcing an enhancement to its management team and a […]
Car finance market rallies in December
The consumer car finance market grew six per cent in December 2019, to ensure it held steady for the year with 2.4 million cars. This is according to new figures […]
Robins & Day adds Vauxhall to Distrigo hub
PSA-owned dealer group Robins & Day has opened its first new generation Distrigo Parts Hub in Hayes. This is a relocation and expansion of the previous Slough site, the largest […]
Bodyshops will be ‘remade’ for EV future
The past image of bodyshops will soon be consigned to the history books because businesses have emerged from the shadows into a bright electric vehicle (EV) future. This is the […]
Two key appointments for Mahle
Mahle Aftermarket UK has hired two new regional sales managers, Jonathan Brooke, who will cover Midlands and Ireland, and Jason Cottam, who will be looking after North of England and […]
UK could hit emissions target in 2034
New research has found that the UK could achieve its target of “most vehicles on the road being low emission” by 2034, a full year before the ban on the […]
Entries open for paint apprentices
Farécla has announced that registration is now open for the national 2020 Farécla Bonnet Painting Competition. Now in its third year, the competition is aimed at students and apprentices who […]
Hyundai announces EV collaboration with Canoo
Hyundai Motor Group has announced that it will develop an electric vehicle platform together with US-based EV tech company Canoo. As part of the collaboration, Canoo will provide engineering services […]