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Volvo UK names new operations director

Volvo UK has appointed Robert Deane as its new commercial operations director. He brings extensive automotive experience having already worked for Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen Group UK and PSA Peugeot […]

Vizion marks 4th year on FT1000 fastest-growing list

The Financial Times has recognised Vizion Network as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for the fourth consecutive year, awarding the repair network its coveted Platinum status. In the eighth edition […]

New car sales hit 20-year high

New car registrations rose 14% last month to make it the best February performance for 20 years, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported sales of […]

Vella Group joins AkzoNobel sustainability network

The Vella Group has become the first UK business to achieve Level 1 Certification and become an official partner within AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network. AkzoNobel’s Sustainable Repair Network supports customers […]

SoT Springboard advisory group

NBRA and School of Thought unveil AWE24

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) and Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association (VBRA) has launched the Automotive Work Experience Initiative, in partnership with School of Thought. AWE24 is a work […]

TrustFord opens new Aberdeen dealership

TrustFord has opened a new dealership in Aberdeen, offering both new and used cars and commercial vehicles, as well as aftersales services. The new site, which will be followed next […]

Dan Sutac joins Grove Group to develop northern territory

Grove Group has appointed Dan Sutac as regional development manager for the automotive repair and refinish distributor’s northern territory. Tony Thorpe, Grove’s business development director, said: “During our recruitment process […]

Perfect 10 for Activate Accident Repair

Activate Accident Repair will open a state-of-the-art repair centre in Hampton, Greater London this month. At 18,000 square feet, the Group’s 10th site will create additional repair capacity in the […]

Demand outstripping supply in used car market

The used car market recorded a healthy uptick in demand and sales during February, according to data from Auto Trader. It reported that demand was up eight per cent in […]