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AA names AX as mobility partner

The AA has partnered with AX to deliver its accident customer mobility requirements. AX will provide mobility solutions to personal members of its breakdown service and to AA motor insurance […]

Expansion plans to create further jobs

TrustFord has opened a Quick Lane site in Prestwich and a new PartsPlus Centre in Preston, with more expansion into the North West planned. The two sites represent a significant […]

Mitsubishi Motors launches new VI

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has officially launched its new Visual Identity (VI) to its dealer network with a series of events at its headquarters in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. It has […]

Grove Group braced for charity challenge

Grove Group is entering the team into the RowRunner Challenge to raise money for the Brathay Trust, which helps disadvantaged children. The Brathay Trust is a charity with the mission […]

TrustFord celebrates two automotive awards

TrustFord is celebrating after two colleagues were recognised at the inaugural Inspiring Automotive Awards. Sharon Ashcroft, HR director and Sinéad Reid, regional HR manager, were selected as two of the […]

New car market down 2.5%

The UK new car market declined 2.5% in the first three quarters of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). September saw modest year-on-year growth […]

LCV market suffers September slump

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined 23.5% in September, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that […]

Jim Muse named Axalta EMEA vice-president

Axalta has named Jim Muse as vice-president of Refinish Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) effective immediately. He succeeds Adrien Schrobiltgen in this role. Jim first joined Axalta in 2013 […]

Perfect 10 for Fix Auto UK

Car Body Repairs Ltd is the latest repair centre to join Fix Auto UK and will operate as Fix Auto Walsall. The site is owned and managed by Ziarab Amin. […]

Women Awards celebrates ‘unsung heroes’

The UK Automotive 30% Club has held its first Inspiring Automotive Women Awards, with Helen Mutter of Kia among the winners. The awards have been established to inspire and support […]

Used car conversion rates expected to strengthen

Conversion rates are expected to follow up September’s increases during October, according to a new survey by National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA). Half of all respondents expect conversion rates […]

FTA responds to Brexit proposals

The FTA has responded to the government’s new Brexit proposals, warning that any solution needs to ensure the logistics solution can ‘Keep Britain Trading.’ James Hookham, deputy CEO of FTA, […]