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MG appoints Chris Richards
- 10/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
MG Motor UK has appointed Chris Richards as its digital and social media manager. Chris joins MG with extensive experience in the automotive industry, having worked for companies including McLaren Automotive and Fiat Chrysler, where he spent four and a half years in his roles as digital marketing manager and [...] -
Fix Auto creates engineering division
- 07/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK’s has announced the creation of its own in-house engineering division. In the network’s third major investment of 2018, the move further cements Fix Auto UK’s service offering and capabilities. Fix Auto UK also led the way for the industry earlier in the year, ahead of the new General Data [...] -
Western European car registrations increase
- 07/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The latest IHS Markit data suggest that the Western European passenger car market has had a one-off surge of 26.3% y/y during August, thanks to OEMs registering non-WLTP-compliant vehicles. This performance, which has resulted in a record-breaking SAAR, is not expected to continue and is more likely to result in a [...] -
Retailer uses video to boost revenue
- 07/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Lancaster Ferrari Colchester has experienced a boom in its post-sales revenue from the use of video. CitNOW videos showcasing the post-sales accessory products available to customers have boosted revenue by 65%. The high-quality sales videos have proved more effective than emails and phone calls in engaging [...] -
Volvo offers glimpse into future
- 07/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Volvo Cars revealed its new Volvo 360c concept, a holistic view of a future of travel that is autonomous, electric, connected and safe. It could open new growth markets for Volvo Cars, for example in the multi-billion-dollar domestic air travel industry. The basis of the 360c is a fully autonomous, fully [...] -
Cyber attacks on businesses increase
- 07/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports show incidents involving computer misuse and malware against businesses have increased. Therefore, with the GDPR legislation now starting to gather momentum it is critical that all businesses comply with the law and protect themselves from the potential of a [...] -
bodyshop Event sponsor interview – Auto Industry Consulting Ltd
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Here we speak to Ben Cardy, commercial director, Auto Industry Consulting Ltd about what he is hoping to gain in the company’s first-time sponsorship of the bodyshop Event & Awards. What are you most looking forward to about the bodyshop Event & Awards as a first-time sponsor? We don’t do [...] -
#BE2018 announces Award evening theme
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
On the evening of the 28 of September, the bodyshop Event & Awards will be encompassing the theme: Moulin Rouge. On the Friday evening guests can expect windmills, elephants, and music – to name just a few things – during the champagne reception, dinner and awards ceremony. During and after the awards, [...] -
Japanese cars remain most dependable
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Japanese cars remain the most dependable, according to the results of the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. Four out of the top five most highly ranked vehicles are from a Japanese brand, with the top two, the Toyota Yaris and the Suzuki Sx4 S-Cross, coming joint first, having both received 100% reliability [...] -
Timandra Harkness confirmed for #BE2018
- 06/09/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Timandra Harkness has been confirmed as a speaker at the bodyshop Event & Awards 2018, taking place at Hilton Metropole Birmingham on 27-28 September. Timandra is an accomplished writer, comedian, and broadcaster who has over the years covered a multitude of topics surrounding statistics, mathematics, and [...]