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Clocking has some mileage

Mileage discrepancies and ‘clocking’ of used cars is becoming increasingly more common on their forecourts, according to new figures from automotive data experts cap hpi. In a monthly survey conducted […]

A van with a plan

Allianz Global Assistance is launching a roadside assistance service for van owners, Van Breakdown Assistance, with three different levels of cover. ‘The launch of our new Van Breakdown Assistance cover […]

‘Homing’ device tracks stolen caravan

A tracking device has helped police reunite a couple with their stolen motorhome. Brrglars made off with a Mercedes Sprinter motorhome worth around £60,000, but the vehicle was fitted a […]

Cyber threat equivalent to natural disaster

A report from Lloyd’s has warned that a widespread cyber-attack could be as damaging as a catastrophic natural disaster. Counting the cost: Cyber exposure decoded predicted that a major attack […]

BCF takes top award

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) beat over 300 other trade associations in the UK to be crowned Trade Association of the Year 2017. This award recognises the continued development of […]

Smith named sales director

Aston Barclay Group has appointed a new sales director in its drive to double sales over the next five years. Following appointments of four new account managers and the promotion […]

Arriva bolsters apprenticeship scheme

A North East transport operator is creating a raft of apprenticeship posts after extending a trailblazing workforce development scheme delivered by Gateshead College. Last year Sunderland-based Arriva teamed up with […]

Stuart Foulds joins the fold

TrustFord has announced the appointment of Stuart Foulds as chairman and chief executive officer. Stuart, the former managing director, Evans Halshaw Ford Group, joined TrustFord on 17 July, replacing former […]

New ADAS centre comes to Coventry

Autoglass has opened a brand new calibration centre for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in a prime new commercial development in Coventry close to the Airport Retail Park. Ten fully […]

The Tyne is right for Fix Auto

Fix Auto UK has announced that Newcastle Accident Repair Centre has joined the network and will now operate as Fix Auto Newcastle. The 11,000 sqft bodyshop is one of five […]

C3 passes 10,000 mark

The New Citroën C3 has passed the 10,000-sales barrier in the first six months since its launch in the UK. The new B-segment supermini was released for sale in Britain […]