• Ben launches new virtual challenge

    • 27 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive industry charity Ben has launched a new virtual challenge to raise vital funds for those struggling or in crisis Benathlon will take place from 10-24 March, when colleagues will be invited to complete 1,283 miles in any way they choose, whether that’s running, cycling, swimming or [...]
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  • FMG Repair Services welcomes local MP

    • 27 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    FMG Repair Services has welcomed local MP Sara Britcliffe for a tour of its Accrington vehicle repair site The visit was planned to demonstrate the broad range of interesting career opportunities available at the bodyshop for young people in the local area FMG Repair Services, the UK’s largest owned repair [...]
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  • Potholes blamed for breakdown spike

    • 27 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Potholes have been blamed for a 23% rise in breakdowns attended by RAC patrols in the last three months of 2022 It went to an average of 20 breakdowns a day in the final quarter, for faults such as damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels, which was up from 16 a day over the previous [...]
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  • Group 1 Automotive and Lookers renew contract

    • 27 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Group 1 Automotive has renewed its exclusive remarketing deal with BCA to support its used car programme for a further two years   The deal will see up to 14,000 vehicles a year sold at BCA All vehicles are pre-sale prepared and all eligible cars are offered under the BCA Assured scheme  Group 1 Automotive offers [...]
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  • Car production sinks to 60-year low

    • 26 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK car production fell 98% in 2022 to 775,014 units, according to the latest figures issued by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) This represents the lowest total since the 1950s December rounded off a volatile year, with output down 179% in the month after growth in October and [...]
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  • Charging infrastructure developing too slowly

    • 26 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The number of installed public devices has increased by 8,680 since January 2022, according to figures released by the government This represents an increase of 31% increase Meanwhile, the number of rapid charging devices increased by 34%, with an additional 1,731 public devices installed Mark Newberry, [...]
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  • CV production surges during 2022

    • 26 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew 393% in 2022, with 101,600 units leaving factory lines over the 12 months Output fell 236% in December, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), but the overall total was up 298% on pre-pandemic 2019 and the highest since 2012 Output for the [...]
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  • BCA and Lookers renew remarketing partnership

    • 26 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    BCA and Lookers have renewed their existing remarketing partnership for a further two years  The programme began on 1 January and will run until the end of 2024, with around 35,000 vehicles likely to be offered for sale during that time Lookers’ stock will be offered from BCA locations nationwide, with a branded [...]
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  • Euro NCAP publishes 2022 review in numbers

    • 25 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Euro NCAP has released its annual Year in Numbers, which found that full electric vehicles made up 22 out of 65 new models tested, while six of the seven new brands tested were from China Its review revealed that Euro NCAP conducted more safety tests in 2022 than ever before, with a record number of newcomers to [...]
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  • Ben offers industry London Marathon starts

    • 25 January 2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Ben, the automotive industry charity, has limited spaces available for runners who want to take on the world-renowned London Marathon on 23 April London is the UK’s most iconic marathon and one of the most famous in the world, with about 50,000 runners expected to take part this year The route takes in many of [...]
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