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New chairman plans next growth phase

WhoCanFixMyCar.com has named Andrew Harrison as new chairman. Andrew, a former chief executive and chairman of Carphone Warehouse, is also investing in the company, and joins existing shareholders Shell Ventures, […]

Fix Auto UK begins ‘ownership’ strategy

Fix Auto UK has announces that it has acquired its first wholly owned independent repair centre. The organisation has purchased Daventry Panel Craft Ltd and the 10,000 sqft bodyshop will […]

On your bike for Ben

bodyshop charity partner Ben has announced that, for its Industry Leader Challenge 2019, three automotive stars will attempt to raise upwards of £300,000 by taking on the 166-mile Epic Thames […]

Workshop training event returns to Cork

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) plans to make this year’s AutoInform LIVE training event its most comprehensive to date. Frank Massey, who will lead one of the seminars, […]

Autoglass named Eddie Stobart supplier

Autoglass has been appointed as the Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement (VGRR) supplier for Eddie Stobart. The contract will see Autoglass maintain the entire Eddie Stobart fleet, comprising of 2,700 […]

Mileage ‘clocking’ on the rise

New figures have found that one in 14 UK cars has mileage discrepancies. According to HPI, this one in four 14 figure is up from one in 16 in 2017 […]

VW introduces subscriptions in UK

Volkswagen has introduced a subscription service in the UK, offering motorists a new way to drive four of its most popular models. The pilot scheme was initially launched in February. […]

Volvo drives British Triathlon

Volvo Cars UK is the new official vehicle partner of British Triathlon. Its vehicles will support major triathlon events around the country, including the AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds and […]

Covéa retains Chartered Status

Covéa Insurance has been awarded Chartered Status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) for the fourth year running for its commercial lines and high net worth business. In addition, its […]

Axalta celebrates 17,000th sale

Axalta has marked the 17,000th sale of its daylight lamps. Only introduced in 2015, the LED daylight lamps are designed to simulate differing light conditions and intensities, representing bright natural […]

Swansway Crewe takes Dealer award

SEAT UK has named Swansway Crewe SEAT Fleet Dealer of the Year.  The family-owned and run Group saw its Crewe site commended for the quality of it service delivery to […]

Aston Martin president to deliver keynote address

Aston Martin’s president of Americas Laura Schwab will deliver the keynote speech at Autocar’s Great British Women in the Car Industry – Rising Stars event, which will be held in […]