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Honda has announced it is accelerating its shift to electric vehicles. In 2017 it said its aim was for electric vehicles to contribute two thirds of global sales by 2025. […]

Carlos Ghosn has been granted bail by a Tokyo court. The architect of the Nissan, Mistubishi and Renault alliance has been charged with financial misconduct, but could be released today […]

The relationship between dealers and manufacturers improved over the winter. This is according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Dealer Attitude Survey. ‘It is positive to see that, despite […]

EMaC has announced a new collaboration with a leading electronic vehicle health check solutions provider. It claims the partnership with autoVHC will result in improved workshop sales and service revenue […]

Motorhog, Car Transplants, DH Systems and FAB Recycling completed their merger on 28 February. Their merger creates SYNETIQ, the UK’s largest motor dismantler in a deal valued at over £100m. […]

Circle Leasing has appointed Jonathan Reynolds as the company’s new head of sales. ‘Jonathan will bring with him a wealth of experience relating to the car industry, the sales process […]

Sparshatt Truck & Van has completed a major investment in state-of-the art spraybooth technology which it believes will produce high quality paint finishes and quicker turnaround times. The Mercedes-Benz Trucks […]

Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), bodyshop magazine charity partner AutoRaise has announced a week-long drive to promote apprenticeships in the industry. Through its Academy and Cadet programmes, AutoRaise […]

Morelli director Mark Moring has attended Buckingham Palace to mark the 40th anniversary of charity DEBRA, which supports families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa. Mark has raised more than £200,000 for […]

Independent Scania dealer, TruckEast Ltd, has purchased Northampton based ST Fleet Services for an undisclosed sum. Announcing details of the latest acquisition, Graham Broughton, TruckEast’s regional aftersales director – west, […]

The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has announced that over 600 candidates have now passed the Vehicle Appraiser Training Course at Stephenson College since it launched in 2015. Of […]

Apollo Motor Group, will take on another 25 apprentices at its sites across the south of the country. The third largest independent accident repair group in the UK works in […]