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Electric bus factory opens in Norfolk

Equipmake has opened a brand-new factory in Snetterton, Norfolk, which will design and manufacture its fully-integrated electric bus chassis. The new 1,500 sqm purpose-built facility on the Snetterton Business Park […]

New Wales plant up and running

Aston Martin Lagonda has opened its new manufacturing facility at St Athan in Wales. First Minister of Wales, Rt Hon Mark Drakeford AM joined Aston Martin Lagonda president and group […]

Costs fears dissuade drivers from vital repairs

Nearly four million UK drivers don’t get their vehicles maintained because they are worried about unexpected costs. This is according to research from RAC MOT Assist, which found 47% of […]

ChipsAway celebrates 25th birthday

ChipsAway celebrated a quarter of a century at Celtic Manor, when 240 delegates met for its Annual Conference. Managing director Tim Harris launched the event by highlighting the key areas […]

Broadstone joins SsangYong network

SsangYong Motors UK has welcomed Broadstone Cars to the brand. Nick Laird, managing director of SsangYong Motor UK said: “Broadstone has a well-established reputation for excellent service. The growth of […]

MG Motor maintains record growth

MG Motor UK remains the UK’s fastest-growing car manufacturer after posting its 25th consecutive month of year-on-year growth in November. It recorded 1,186 sales over the course of the month, a […]

CitNow back Drivers of Change

CitNow is sponsoring Drivers of Change, a new initiative to highlight exciting careers in the automotive sector. Hosted by Autocar in partnership with Ennis & Co, the Drivers of Change […]

Europcar Mobility Group delivers at Christmas

Employees from all of Europcar Mobility Group UK’s operations have done their bit to bring some Christmas joy to disadvantaged children. Hundreds of toys and games have been donated by […]

IBIS China 2019: embracing transformation

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) attracted a record number of delegates to Shanghai on 4 December as China’s leaders in the collision repair industry gathered to hear exciting new […]

Bentley scoops prestigious double

Bentley Motors has been simultaneously named Britain’s most admired car company and recognised as overall number one in the category for Best Quality of Products according to a leading survey […]

AFVs surge amidst falling market

The UK new car market fell 1.3% in November, with 156,621 models registered, but the surge in demand for alternatively fuelled vehicles continued. This is according to figures released by the […]

LCV registrations slump 9.6%

UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fell by 9.6% in November, the third consecutive monthly decline. This is according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor […]