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MG Cannon closes all sites

MG Cannon has announced that all sites, including its Magic sites, have been temporarily closed to ensure compliance with the latest guidance and instruction from the government. In a statement […]

Goodwood Festival of Speed postponed

Goodwood has postponed the Festival of Speed in line with advice received from the UK government and the Public Health England. Originally scheduled to take place 9-12 July, Goodwood is […]

IBIS Global Summit 2020 announces new dates

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium has moved its flagship event – the IBIS Global Summit 2020 – to new dates later in the year to cope with international travel restrictions […]

MG Motor keeps NHS moving

MG Motor UK is supplying up to 100 fully-electric MG ZS EVs to NHS agencies, free of charge and for six months, to support them during the coronavirus crisis. The […]

Vizion reacts to support repairers during crisis

Vizion Network has announced a range of measures to help repairers remain operational during the coronavirus pandemic, including parts discounts and quicker payments. It has recognised that government restrictions announced […]

Car market slumps in February

The European new car market fell seven per cent in February, from 1,143,852 units in February 2019 to 1,063,264 last month. This is according to JATO Dynamics data, which also […]

UK MD earns regional promotion

Managing director of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK and Ireland Arnaud Leclerc is being promoted to the position of head of Alfa Romeo, for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Leclerc, who […]

Bodyshops, suppliers exempt from closures

The UK government has today (25 March) added detailed clarification to its guidance on businesses that are exceptions to the coronavirus closure order announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on […]

AGM keeps emergency engineers on the road

AGM Services, the spray booth servicing and maintenance division of Junair Group, has suspended standard services but is still operating its UK-wide team of engineers to cover emergency breakdowns in […]

MOTs extended by six months

Due to the unfolding coronavirus situation, cars and vans and motorcycles due their MOT from 30 March 2020 will have their MOT deadline extended by six months. This will continue […]

Roadmender Asphalt lends support during pandemic

Sheffield-based Roadmender Asphalt is providing asphalt to local councils and utilities so they can continue repairing potholes and utility assets during the coronavirus pandemic. With some asphalt plants now closing […]

ECP open for business

Euro Car Parts has confirmed that its branches remain open and deliveries will continue. Given the critical support they provide to keep key workers moving, garages and bodyshops are exempt […]