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PRA rails against road pricing proposals

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has expressed concerns about government plans to tax UK motorists for using the roads. The government is considering introducing a new road pricing structure, which […]

No more on the buses

The UK bus and coach market shrunk by 22.1% in the third quarter of this year. According to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the […]

HGV market reports third quarter dip

The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined slightly in the third quarter of 2020. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) the market was down 1.6% […]

VWG commits to £64bn investment

The Volkswagen Group will spend around €73bn (£64.5bn) on electrification, hybrid powertrains and digital technology over the next five years as it presses ahead with its transformation into a digital […]

Bridge to the future

Managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK, Steve Bridge, will leave the business on 31 January. He has been with the brand for 20 years. He took Mercedes-Benz Vans’ sales volume […]

IMI warns of 2030 ban pitfalls

The IMI has warned the government that bringing forward the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel would place a huge strain on skills. There is strong speculation […]

Lockdown doesn’t stop charity champs

AW Repair Group is supporting Rainbow Stars, a charity who support families with children and young adults who have autism and additional needs in Lincolnshire. Rainbow Stars, which celebrates its […]

AutoRaise secures key partner

AutoRaise has formed a new partnership with FMG, part of the Redde Northgate business. Bob Linwood, AutoRaise CEO, said: “I’m so pleased to have the support of the FMG business, […]

Graduates on BCA career path

BCA’s latest graduates have successfully completed their one-week induction into the company. The induction used a blend of virtual and socially-distanced face-to-face session work at BCA Bedford, with a focus […]

Change at the top as growth continues

Scania dealer group TruckEast has appointed Shane Wareing as used sales director. He said: “TruckEast has a fantastic reputation and has always had a family feel to it – something […]

Fix furthers Yorkshire footprint

Fix Auto UK has purchased Station Garage in Castleford, West Yorkshire, from founders Brian and Ann Frost who are retiring from the industry. The eighth addition to its portfolio of […]

Daley the real thing for simulation specialists

Simulation software specialist rFpro has appointed Peter Daley as managing director. His predecessor, Matt Daley, will take the role of operations director, supporting rFpro’s customers whilst  developing the internal advancement […]