Demographic of ‘white van man’ changing
The stereotype of the “white van man” may become a thing of the past, with more and more women becoming delivery drives and couriers. This is according to the latest […]
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Cazoo launches with industry backing
A new tech start up promising a better purchasing experience for used car buyers has launched today by the founder of LoveFilm and Zoopla. Cazoo is the latest venture from […]
Repairers urged to cash in on ADAS
Repairers have been encouraged to consider the immediate opportunities ADAS is presenting them, such as calibration. There are around four million vehicles equipped with ADAS in the UK, making up […]
Alliance to create general secretary role
The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance will appoint a general secretary in the coming weeks. They will be key for coordinating and facilitating several major alliance projects that are to be launched to […]
Drivers against diesel ban
Over 80% of motorists are against plans to ban diesel cars from city centres. This is the result of a survey carried out by Motorpoint. The poll of 989 motorists […]
Bentley celebrates centenary with 100 trees
Bentley is celebrating its 100th birthday by planting 100 native British trees around the site in Crewe. The project was completed during the winter tree-planting season in time for National […]
Fix Auto UK launches finance scheme
Fix Auto UK has launched an interest free finance scheme to help customers fund their vehicle repairs. Fix Auto Finance is an interest free credit payment method and allows customers […]
Manufacturing dips 6.2% in October
UK engine manufacturing fell 6.2% in October, following a dip in international demand. Year-to-date manufacturing is 7.2% down. This is according to SMMT, which said six out of 10 UK-built […]
Fourth-generation Skoda production under way
The first fourth-generation Octavia has rolled off the production line at ŠKODA AUTO’s Mladá Boleslav plant in the Czech Republic. It will manufacture 1,150 units every day. To date, the […]
Ton up for MG Motor
MG Motor UK has reached a significant milestone in its momentum and growth mid-term plan by opening its 100th UK dealership; Stoneacre Doncaster. The new premises increases the brand’s footprint in […]
FTA lifts lid on brake test reports
The FTA has published a guide to help commercial vehicle operators understand their brake test reports. It has warned that some managers without an engineering background might be misinterpreting the […]
Apollo technician shines at WorldSkills
Apollo Motor Group Cheltenham technician Rowen Small was highly commended in the Body Repair Apprentice of the Year category at the WorldSkills UK final last week. The 20-year-old completed his […]