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POS sales up in value and volume

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has delivered some good news to the automotive industry by reporting that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer car finance market […]

Volvo reports October sales growth

Volvo sales volumes in October were up 13.9% compared with the same period last year. The company sold 60,959 cars during the month, as China, Europe and the US all […]

BVRLA signs up to government security scheme

The BVRLA has signed an agreement to act as an approved partner for the Government’s Rental Vehicle Security Scheme, meaning each of its 455 members will carry out rigorous checks […]

Cross named LEVC retail head

The London Electric Vehicle Company has announces the appointment of Daniel Cross as head of retail at LEVC London, its flagship dealer in the UK.  Cross will be responsible for managing and overseeing all […]

AW Group cuts ribbon on ninth site

AW Repair Group has opened its ninth site at Sherburn-In-Elmet, creating 14 new jobs and taking the group’s annualised turnover to £19.3m. The 9,000 sqft site epitomises the group’s labour-saving […]

PPG and Honda renew partnership

PPG Refinish and Honda Motor Europe have extended their collaborative partnership for a further five years. The deal covers the entire Honda service network in Europe and ensures PPG Refinish […]

LCV registrations suffer double-digit decline

UK new light commercial vehicle registrations fell 11.0 per cent in October, the second consecutive monthly decline. This is according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor […]

Tough times continue for UK car market

UK new car registrations declined 6.7% last month, according to figures releasedby the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 10,348 fewer cars were registered than in […]

Dayco names new aftermarket VP

Engine products and drive systems supplier Dayco has named Tom Tecklenburg as its vice-president of aftermarket for North America. He will report directly to Bruno Vallillo, president of global aftermarket. […]

LEVC sales surge continues in October

The London EV Company (LEVC) has recorded its second best sales month. It sold 333 electric TX taxis in October, following a record month in September when 352 taxis were […]