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Wood lands leading role at Peugeot UK

Adam Wood has been appointed managing director of Peugeot UK operations as part of a number of key changes to the management team. Among the other appointments, Kristian Cholmondeley has […]

Nearly half a million EVs to join UK roads in 2023

An estimated 448,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in the UK in 2023, according to DriveElectric. The EV leasing company says this is a significant increase from […]

New student support fund ignores apprentices

The IMI has criticised the government for providing financial support to students but ignoring apprentices. The government has announced it will provide an additional £15m in hardship funding this year […]

Fix Auto UK announces key appointments

Fix Auto UK has announced several key appointments and notable promotions. Mark Hutchins has been promoted from the network’s head of commercial to operations director, while Rob Pugh has been […]

Supply shortages dampen car finance market

Figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that consumer car finance new business volumes fell in November 2022 by 6% compared with the same month in 2021. […]

Defibrillator investment pays off for Baylis

A £13,000 investment to install defibrillators at each Baylis dealership has proved its worth following a near-tragic incident at its MG showroom in Gloucester. Robert Chamberlayne was visiting the Cole […]

Ben broadens service with text support

Ben has broadened the support it offers to those in the automotive industry by introducing a new text service that is available day or night to colleagues in a crisis. […]

Tevva secures European approval for electric truck

British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has announced that it will begin producing its 7.5 tonne battery-electric truck in volume after securing European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA). It becomes […]

Rapid price rises at rapid charge points

Rising energy costs means it now costs 50% more for drivers to charge their vehicles at public rapid and ultra-rapid charge points than it did last May. According to the […]

Autotech Academy announces IMI membership

Autotech Academy’s internship initiative will enhance support for students with the addition of the Institute of Motor Industry’s (IMI) Affiliate Membership. Membership provides students with substantial discounts and benefits, and […]

SMMT says Energy Bill Discount Scheme falls short

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has urged the government to do more to support the automotive industry absorb rising energy costs. The government has announced a new scheme […]