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European sales slump is world’s worst

Global vehicle sales were down 39% in March compared to the same month in 2019, with Europe hardest hit as it slumped to its lowest levels in 38 years. Research […]

Three of the best for RH Commercial Vehicles

RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has underlined 12 months of dynamic growth by appointing three new dealer point managers. The appointments follow last summer’s £3.5m investment in a new Nottingham site. […]

A fifth to drive less after lockdown

An AA-Populus poll of nearly 20,000 drivers revealed that 22% will drive less following the coronavirus pandemic, 51% will drive as before and 36% will walk/cycle/run more. Its “Life after […]

Liberty commits to motor insurance rebates

Liberty Insurance has joined Admiral in offering rebates to motor customers. Axa is expected to follow suit with a refund package worth €20m (£17.2m), while RSA has said it will […]

SEAT UK unveils revamped website

SEAT UK has revamped its website to provide more information for fleet managers and company car drivers. The upgrade is in response to a 39% growth in web traffic in […]

Production resumes in Czech Republic

ŠKODA has become the latest manufacturer to resume production after announcing its three Czech plants have all reopened. Production shut down on 18 March 2020 to prevent the spread of […]

Bentley supports Cheshire care sector

Bentley is 3D printing more than 30,000 face-shields for the Cheshire care sector, including all care homes, the NHS and other local community services. It is also donating personal protective […]

IAAF welcomes new member

Parker Hannifin has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Supplying parts into the independent aftermarket for medium- and heavy-duty trucks, the engine and mobile filtration solution is represented in […]

FCA resumes production in Italy

FCA has announced production has resumed in Italy, under a range a health and safety measures. More than 6,000 workers have returned at its Sevel plant in Atessa, with limited […]

VW production resumes in Germany

Volkswagen Passenger Cars resumed vehicle production at its Wolfsburg plant today. About 8,000 employees returned to the production halls, with multi-shift operation to get under way again next week. Meanwhile, […]

Axalta supporting facemask manufacture

Axalta has increased the supply of its Voltatex electrical insulating resins that is used in equipment such as ventilator motors and facemasks, which are in high demand by hospitals globally during the […]

Plunkys All Stars charity match postponed

The charity match between Plunkys All Stars and Mercenaries FC scheduled to take next month at Peterborough United’s London Road ground has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. […]