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Collaboration in a time of Covid

Greater collaboration within the automotive sector could be a happy unintended consequence of Covid-19, and it could be the difference between success and failure for many smaller repairers. A fall […]

Demand driving continued growth

Used car prices have continued to enjoy “exceptionally strong growth” through October. This is based on analysis of the circa 451,000 vehicles currently advertised on the Auto Trader marketplace. It found […]

Discount deals on PSA accessories

Groupe PSA UK is offering 15% off the price of all genuine and approved accessories until 30 November. The offer is available to all Peugeot, Citroën  and DS customers at participating retailers. […]

Volvo announces management reshuffle

Volvo Car UK has announced a series of new management appointments. Mark Cox has moved from his role as national sales manager to become the company’s network and business development […]

New site set for Manchester opening

TrustFord has announced its new Quick Lane Tyre & Service centre will open in Gorton, Greater Manchester on 26 October. The new 4,000 sqft site opening represents an investment of […]

New sales manager named in Oldbury

Motorpoint has appointed Isaac Barrett as sales manager in Oldbury. Barrett has worked for Motorpoint in a variety of sales roles for five years, most recently as sales controller at […]

Car makers tap into temporary techs

A new recruitment solution is helping leading UK car manufacturers tackle the skills shortage, saving dealerships an estimated £11m in potential lost revenue. The Manufacturer Led Programme (MLP) gives car […]

Long-service awards at Fix

Two employees from within the Fix Auto UK network had their long service recognised this week. Armando Ferraira, production manager at Fix Auto West Hampstead, and paint technician Sam Andrews […]

LEVC announces Wales expansion

LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has expanded its network into Wales. It has announced that Inter Vehicle Group (IVG) has been appointed as its first full sales and aftersales dealer […]

Free automotive traineeships available

Total People is offering free traineeships to 16-24-year-olds wanting to join the automotive industry. Fully funded by the government, traineeships are a combination of work experience and study with a […]

Repair Pods trial a triumph

Europcar, Pennings Accident Repair Centres and ACIS have jointly trialled a new repair pod which they claim has reduced vehicle downtimes by a third. They have trialled the pods at […]