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NFDA backs government measures to support jobs

The National Federation of Dealers Association (NFDA) has welcomed the government’s plans, announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak yesterday, to support, create and protect jobs. The chancellor announced a new £2bn […]

RAC approved garages open for business

RAC-approved garages have reopened safely after benefiting from a series of measures taken to protect cash flow. All approved garages were granted a subscription payment holiday, regardless of whether they […]

Carlyle Group seeking to sell NARS

The Carlyle Group is seeking a buyer for Nationwide Accident Repair Services, a network of 115 service centres and mobile repair vans which carries out more than 300,000 repairs a […]

MOT delays pose ‘serious safety risk’

Nearly 10% of cars are driving with dangerous defects, and could continue to do so until January 2021. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) announced last week the MOT […]

ONS data reveals industry resilience

New data from the Office of National Statistics has highlighted the resilience of the UK automotive industry, with 92 per cent of businesses in the sector trading again by the […]

RWC launches revamped website

RWC Training Centre has launched a new dynamic website providing clear and instant access to its full portfolio of services. Presented in an easy-to-navigate format, the revamped site features a […]

Vauxhall makes history with EV order

Vauxhall has announced the largest commercial order of electric vehicles in UK’s history. It will supply 1,000 all-electric Vivaro-e vans to British Gas. This is part of a wider strategy […]

IAM RoadSmart on awareness mission

IAM RoadSmart has made two new appointments as part of plans to raise awareness of its driver and rider training courses. James Hall has been appointed as director of sales […]

Automotive standard to be updated

Automotive industry standard BS 10125 will undergo a full revision to accommodate new technology such as ADAS, electrification and connected vehicles. The UK standard for vehicle damage repair processes was […]

Europe sales lag behind China and US

Volvo sales in June were down just 2.1% compared to the same month in 2019, driven by a spike in demand in the US and China, although European sales continue […]

MG sets new June sales record

MG Motor has announced its best ever June sales results. The company sold 2,025 cars in the month, its biggest ever June and its second highest volume month ever, after […]

Stansfield named new sales chief

Autoglass has appointed Greg Stansfield as head of sales. He has been at Autoglass for over eight years and was previously sales director at sister company Autoglass BodyRepair. In his […]