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SsangYong names new manager

SsangYong Motors UK has appointed a new dealer commercial manager (DCM), Jon Winrow, who will cover the north of England and Scotland. Jon said, ‘I’m delighted to join during the […]

Apprenticeship costs halved

Smaller businesses looking to take on an apprentice will receive a financial boost this month as their contribution towards apprenticeship training is halved from 10% to five per cent. Non […]

Cenex invites presentations

Cenex has opened the submission process for presenting at its Cenex-LCV2019 and Cenex-Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) events taking place at Millbrook on 4 and 5 September. The deadline for submissions […]

Glasgow hails electric taxi

What is claimed to be the world’s most advanced electric taxi is now available to buy from Glasgow’s first franchised LEVC dealer. The LECV TX electric taxi will be available […]

JLR introduces digital apprenticeship

Jaguar Land Rover has introduced a new apprenticeship to help meet the global demand for five million people with specialised digital skills by 2023. It has introduced the Land Rover […]

Ben Ball set for iconic new venue

bodyshop charity partner Ben has announced a new venue for its famous Ben Ball. This year the event will be held at the iconic Roundhouse in London, on 11 December. […]

Former VW boss charged over dieselgate

Five senior officials at Volkswagen during the emissions scandal, including former chief executive Martin Winterkorn, face prison after being charged in Germany with fraud. Martin Winterkorn has been accused of […]

Hazard alerts for Volvo drivers

Volvo Cars has introduced a cloud-based network which allows its vehicles to communicate with each other and alert drivers of nearby slippery road conditions and hazards. From next week, Hazard […]

Volvo targets untapped consumers

Volvo Car UK has appointed Carl Stanton into a newly-created role of new business sales manager, with a specific focus on seeking new contract opportunities with businesses that may not […]

Outlander reaches 200,000 sales landmark

Mitsubishi has announced that its Outlander PHEV has achieved a key milestone with 200,000 global sales since its launch in 2013. Since making its debut in Japan, the Outlander PHEV […]

Nissan appoints UK MD

Kalyana Sivagnanam has been appointed managing director of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd. He will report to Ken Ramirez, senior vice president for sales and marketing in Nissan Europe. Ken said, ‘I […]

RAC network sets 1,550 target

The RAC dealer network has passed the 1,400 member mark with a trio of new signings. Rainworth Garage of Mansfield, Voy Trade Centre of Oldham and YCP of Leeds and […]