SMH names new managing director
SMH has named former Citroen chief Karl Howkins as its new managing director of auction services. He will lead CD Auctions on the next stage of its development and integration […]
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PSA Aftermarket announces key acquisition
PSA Aftermarket has acquired Amanha Global as part of its strategy to triple turnover by 2023. Amanha Global is a leader in reuse parts and will support PSA Aftermarket’s conquest […]
Vauxhall employees return from ventilator shifts
Vauxhall employees have returned to their normal jobs after completing a 16-week assignment at Smiths Medical, as part of a consortium which delivered 13,437 ventilators for the NHS. A handpicked […]
NBRA announces new chairman
The NBRA has announced Steve Field as its new chairman, replacing Roger Collings. Field is the CEO of Page Automotive Group and has been involved in the repair industry for […]
Mitsubishi supports green transport strategy
Alstom Transport has taken delivery of the first 10 of 72 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV commercial vehicles as part of its ongoing strategy to go green. Alstom Transport is a global […]
Industry urged to adopt WLTP
A leading automotive data company has urged the industry to adopt the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) or fall behind. WLTP has been introduced to measure and limit […]
Warranty sales bounce back strongly
The RAC Dealer Network has reported that warranty sales by volume for the last six weeks are up 21.4% up on the same period in 2019. Business generated from the […]
SsangYong strengthens UK network
SsangYong Motors UK has strengthened its network with Bury-based Parkhills SsangYong. Parkhills SsangYong has been operating for over 30 years and offers servicing, MOTs and repairs. Every vehicle sold by […]
IBISConnect launches with African triumph
The first IBISConnect simulcast launched today by the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium has been hailed a world-class, innovative virtual platform which delivered invaluable insight, data and business solutions for the […]
Tesla shares surge again
Tesla is now valued at more than Ford, General Motors, Honda, Fiat Chrysler and Daimler combined after the company’s share price has nearly quadrupled this year, from $430 to about […]
Lotus sets up base at University of Warwick
Lotus is moving its engineering headquarters and opening an advanced technology centre at the University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus. The new facility is established in partnership with WMG at the […]
Nissan passes half-million aprons milestone
Nissan Sunderland has produced more than half a million aprons to support more than 100 health care trusts and care homes across the North East region combat Covid-19. A 57-strong […]