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Targeted messages increase website traffic
- 01/11/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Targeted commercial messages within premium automotive publisher sites can increase traffic to a car brand’s website by 67%. That’s the key finding from a new white paper published from Sophus3. The study, ‘Value ad: the influence of digital advertising within the car buyer’s journey’, analysed 135 [...] -
‘A boost for independent garages’
- 31/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Martin Gray, CEO of Euro Car Parts, comments on the recent 2018 budget announcement and how it will impact small businesses. Martin stated, ‘As the dust settles on Philip Hammond’s 2018 budget announcement, it’s clear that this was a declaration with small businesses firmly in mind. ‘Perhaps the most [...] -
Fix Auto promotes Milly Bartholomew
- 31/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Milly Bartholomew has been promoted to the position of Fix Auto UK’s marketing manager in recognition of her work over the past 10 months. Milly, who joined the Fix Auto UK team as marketing executive in March 2017, has headed the network’s marketing department since January 2018. Fix Auto UK’s Ian Pugh, [...] -
Beware of ghost broking scams
- 31/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Following the release of the IFB survey conducted with YouGov into suspicious car insurance adverts on social media, Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) is warning drivers of the dangers of falling victim to a ghost broking scam. A third of people surveyed admitted they didn’t know how to check if they were being [...] -
Ben comments on 2018 budget
- 31/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Rachel Clift, health and wellbeing director at Ben, commented on the 2018 budget announcement results. Rachel commented, ‘It’s promising to see the latest budget is very focused on mental health and we're particularly thrilled to see an extra £2bn being allocated for mental health services in England. ‘It [...] -
Woodway signs partnership with Trakm8
- 31/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Woodway Engineering has signed a partnership agreement with Trakm8. The deal will see Woodway act as a distributor of Trakm8’s RH600 vehicle camera to the blue light sector. Ray Skelhon, chairman of Woodway Engineering, said, ‘We are experiencing growing customer demand for a product that combines the best [...] -
Chancellor Philip Hammond visits Eminox
- 31/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
After the budget, which saw local authorities receive £20m to help meet clean air targets, chancellor Philip Hammond visited Eminox’s Gainsborough, Lincolnshire HQ. UK-based Eminox’s retrofit SCRT emissions reduction technology enables operators to upgrade older vehicles to comply with air quality [...] -
Sika promotes Steve Fairbrass
- 31/10/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Sika Limited has promoted Steve Fairbrass to the role of national sales manager - industrial distribution. Steve joined Sika in January 2017 as key account manager for automotive aftermarket and has delivered over 30% growth for Sika within aftermarket. The company signed an exclusive distribution deal for crash [...] -
ABI welcomes Autumn Budget
- 30/10/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The ABI has welcomed the Autumn Budget today, believing it is good news for the insurance industry. Huw Evans, director general, ABI, said, 'We are pleased that the chancellor has done the right thing by not increasing Insurance Premium Tax. 'IPT already brings in more than £6bn a year for government and it [...] -
Pothole pledge not enough
- 30/10/2018
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
British drivers spend £1.7bn repairing damage to their vehicles as a result of potholes every single year, according to figures from the UK’s largest online marketplace for car repairs and servicing. The figures have been released after the Autumn Budget revealed the government will spend an extra £420m on [...]