News

New website dedicated to AFVs

A new website intended to deliver factual advice and highlight the benefits of alternatively fuelled vehicles has gone live.  Discoverev.co.uk will provide independent advice and information for existing and future owners of alternatively […]

Apprenticeship figures begin slow turnaround

The Intitute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has offered qualified praise for the Apprenticeship Levy after figures showed that apprenticeship starts have risen for the first time since it was […]

Judy Murray named guest speaker

Judy Murray OBE will be a guest speaker at Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry event, which will be held in London on Wednesday, 19 June. She will […]

AutoRaise delivers at #FEAAC19

bodyshop charity partner AutoRaise took the opportunity to raise its profile and reach hundreds of training providers by delivering a workshop at the recent FE Week’s Annual Apprenticeship Conference #FEAAC19, […]

Van drivers not sitting pretty

More than 70% of van drivers have missed work because of back pain, according to new research, which also found that not adjusting their seats correctly was a key contributing […]

Autonomous cars take to London roads

Five autonomous cars are driving around Bromley and Croydon as part of a new trial. Run by FiveAI, the test will see the vehicles driving around the buroughs in self-driving […]

Search begins for best of the best

The search is on for the country’s best van drivers with the launch of this year’s Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition. Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, the contest will take […]

New chairman plans next growth phase

WhoCanFixMyCar.com has named Andrew Harrison as new chairman. Andrew, a former chief executive and chairman of Carphone Warehouse, is also investing in the company, and joins existing shareholders Shell Ventures, […]

Fix Auto UK begins ‘ownership’ strategy

Fix Auto UK has announces that it has acquired its first wholly owned independent repair centre. The organisation has purchased Daventry Panel Craft Ltd and the 10,000 sqft bodyshop will […]

On your bike for Ben

bodyshop charity partner Ben has announced that, for its Industry Leader Challenge 2019, three automotive stars will attempt to raise upwards of £300,000 by taking on the 166-mile Epic Thames […]

Workshop training event returns to Cork

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) plans to make this year’s AutoInform LIVE training event its most comprehensive to date. Frank Massey, who will lead one of the seminars, […]

Autoglass named Eddie Stobart supplier

Autoglass has been appointed as the Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement (VGRR) supplier for Eddie Stobart. The contract will see Autoglass maintain the entire Eddie Stobart fleet, comprising of 2,700 […]