Motorpoint announces Manchester move
Motorpoint will create 30 jobs in Manchester when it opens its new branch in early October. The roles will include customer service, management, sales and vehicle preparation. The branch, which […]
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Fix Auto launches new division to serve network
Fix Auto UK has formed a new team of field-based engineers dedicated to serving its network. The team comprising Nick Robins, Conrad Ringland, Andrew Waspe, Calvin Mudd, Daryl Santos, Alan […]
Bodyshop adds MG to growing list of approvals
Drive Motor Retail’s Darlington site has secured MG approval, meaning it has now secured nine badges in the last year after previously being just a Vauxhall-approved repairer. It is now […]
Volta Trucks promotes from within
Volta Trucks has promoted Ian Collins to the role of chief product officer. He joined Volta Trucks in August 2020 as engineering director. In his new role, he will be […]
Digitalisation could add $25bn to global revenues
Automotive suppliers Autofutura and GForces have merged to create the Automotive Transformation Group. The new group has been created to streamline the customer journey by integrating data, products, services and […]
Drivers favour going it alone
Almost two thirds of drivers want unaccompanied test drives to become standard practice. According to new research by AX, 63% are in favour of unaccompanied test drives as standard. The […]
New appointment fuels international expansion
Specialist vehicle manufacturer Woodall Nicholson Group has named Gustavo Marqueta as international business development director to facilitate expansion into new markets. Having held various management positions within the international commercial […]
Bodyshops could feel pinch of rising paint costs
Paint companies are facing a sharp rise in prices for raw materials due to a shortage in supply. According to the British Coatings Federation (BCF), further sharp increases are likely […]
Premiums plummet during Covid crisis
Car insurance has fallen 8.4% in the last year, with the average policy now £779 a year. According to data released by Consumer Intelligence, those aged between 25 and 49 […]
MG Motor celebrates record results
MG Motor has sold more cars up to June 2021 than it did throughout all of 2019. This represents a 76.3% year-on-year growth in the UK in the first half […]
NBRA launches RIR for bodyshops
The NBRA has created the Repair Industry Requirements (RIR) to support the Insurance Industry Regulations, which ensures ADAS repairs are carried out according to vehicle manufacturer specifications. The RIR includes […]
Growing shift to online purchasing
Nearly a third of motorists would now be prepared to research and purchase a new car online. According to a survey carried out by YesAuto, 30% would be happy to […]