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RAC plans 100 additions

The RAC Dealer Network is aiming to add around 100 new dealers by the end of 2018, bringing the total to just over 1,400. There has already been substantial growth […]

Thorite becomes ISO-approved

Thorite’s Bristol Sales & Service Centre has achieved ISO 9001 accreditation. ISO 9001 is a quality management system which defines how a company meets the requirements of its customers. In […]

Late payment crackdown tops agenda

Tackling the late payment culture that devastates thousands of small businesses each year must be at the top of the government’s domestic agenda for 2018 according to the Federation of […]

Circle Leasing appoints Tom Hadfield

Courtesy Car provider Circle Leasing has announced the appointment of Tom Hadfield to the newly created position of head of sales and marketing. Tom joins Circle from the bodyshop network […]

Allianz and LV partnership completes

Allianz Group and Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society (LV=) have completed the first stage in the creation of their joint venture and strategic partnership. Allianz Group has acquired a 49% stake […]

Fire engulfs 1,400 vehicles

An estimated 1,400 vehicles were destroyed in a ‘ferocious’ blaze which engulfed the multi-storey car park in King’s Dock – next to the Liverpool Echo Arena – on New Year’s […]

Tests show G-force increase

Crash tests have revealed that a Honda Fit repaired outside of OEM parameters exerted higher G-forces and increased Head Injury Criterion (HIC) scores than a ‘control’ Honda Fit. The data […]

Police rack up £16k repair bill

Police Scotland has paid almost £16,000 in the last three years to fix vehicles damaged on the force’s own property in Dundee, according to Evening Telegraph. Information obtained by the […]

Classic market in fine health

International Car Auctioneers Coys predict that 2018 will see new participants in the classic car market and that the outlook is optimistic. Chris Routledge, CEO at the auction house said, […]

Michael Stewart joins Hyundai

Hyundai Motor has appointed Michael Stewart as new fleet director to oversee the brand’s strategy and direction in the UK’s competitive fleet and business sector. Michael boasts more than 17 […]

Qube boss awarded MBE

Debbie Gardiner, executive chairman of training provider Qube Learning, has been recognised in the 2018 New Year’s Honours list for her work in the FE and charity sector. Debbie, who […]

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Everyone here at Plenham Ltd would like to take this opportunity to thank all our readers, sponsors and supporters for a fabulous 2017, and wish you and your families a […]