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MG Motor on course for 120 dealerships

MG Motor UK has added Palmers MG in Hemel Hempstead to its rapidly growing network. Palmers MG offers a full aftersales service centre with technicians specifically trained on all of […]

Motorists back blanket ban on alcohol

Over two thirds of motorists would like to see a zero tolerance approach adopted to drink driving in the UK. This is according to a new survey by Motorpoint. Its […]

Taxi firm doubles hydrogen fleet

A private taxi firm in London has doubled its fleet of hydrogen powered vehicles with the order of another 25 Toyota Mirais. Green Tomato Cars now claims to have Europe’s […]

Fix Auto expands into Gravesend

Fix Auto UK has announced RS Autocare from Gravesend in Kent has joined the network and will now operate as Fix Auto Gravesend. The business was formed 35 years ago […]

TrustFord hosts annual conference

TrustFord staged its annual conference at the National Conference Centre in Nottingham on 6-7 November, when over 600 senior colleagues attended from across the country including Northern Ireland, Scotland and […]

VW reports global sales upturn

Rising demand in China and Europe helped the Volkswagen brand deliver 562,200 vehicles worldwide in October, 8.8% more than in October 2018. It reported significant growth in China (7.5%), the […]

Mazda tops Euro NCAP safety rating

Euro NCAP has released the safety ratings of four new vehicles, three of which achieved five stars. Two compact SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLB and the Mazda CX-30, as well as the […]

Used car market bounces back

The UK’s used car market increased by 0.9% in the third quarter of 2019, ending nine quarters of decline. This is according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

Suzuki bolsters South West presence

Suzuki GB PLC has opened Howards Suzuki showroom in Weston-super-Mare, following the appointment of the Howards Motor Group to operate the new franchise. It continues the vehicle manufacturer’s ambition to […]

NFDA EV scheme reaches 50 milestone

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has announced that 50 dealers have now gained Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation. The NFDA introduced the scheme, which is endorsed by the Government’s Office […]

Glass’s names its November hero

Glass’s has named the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter its Van Hero for November. Each month, Glass’s Commercial Vehicle editors hold a meeting to name the current Used Van Hero in the UK […]

Nissan reports profit slump

Nissan has reported a 70% drop in quarterly profit and cut its full-year forecast to an 11-year low. The company’s global vehicle sales fell 7.5% to 1.27 million in the […]