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SEAT announces its ‘best results’

SEAT has announced the ‘best results’ in its history in 2018 after increasing its operating profit by 33.4% and reaching a record figure of €254m. According to the results presented […]

Spring Statement short on detail

Yesterday’s Spring Statement has received a muted response from the automotive industry due to it’s lack of detail, although Chancellor Philip Hammond did announce the government would publish papers on […]

Day for the diary

More than 5,000 car enthusiasts are gearing up for an automotive extravaganza in June, when Vauxhall’s Heritage Centre Open Day and the Luton Festival of Transport take place on the […]

JLR facing £8.2bn emissions bill

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling more than 44,000 cars in the UK after it was revealed that 10 models are emitting more carbon dioxide that claimed. Further, investors are now […]

Tuntum extends Vauxhall deal

Nottingham-based housing association Tuntum has added five new Vauxhall vans to its fleet. The new vans will be used as mobile workshops by Tuntum’s field-based engineers on an everyday basis.  […]

BVRLA calls for closer collaboration

The BVRLA has called for closer collaboration between policy makers and fleets in the run-in to London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). It believes that by working more closely with fleets […]

‘Perilously close to the cliff edge’

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said the UK is ‘perilously close to the cliff edge,’ after yesterday’s vote in parliament to reject the withdrawal agreement. Steve Hawes, […]

Infiniti to shift from Sunderland to Japan

Nissan has announced it plans to end the production of two models at its Sunderland plant. The move to end production of its Q30 car and QX30 sports-utility Infiniti cars […]

FullAuction to remove seller fees

Cooper Solutions has removed its seller fees on its trade-only online auction site, FullAuction. This move allows dealers to sell their trade stock and keep 100% of the profits. Barry […]

Motordepot offers free vehicle history data

Motordepot is introducing what it calls an industry first by featuring free vehicle history data alongside dealer stock advertised online.  The move marks a radical new approach to the provision […]

Alliance to create new board

The Alliance between car manufacturers Mitsubishi, Nissan and Renault has announced the intention to create a new operating board. The announcement was made jointly by Jean-Dominique Senard, chairman of Renault, […]

SVA receives outstanding charity contribution accolade

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to charity by children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House. Recognised with the Outstanding Corporate Supporter accolade at the charity’s biennial […]