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FCA launches dedicated fleet hub

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK has launched a purpose-built web portal for business customers, gathering relevant information and advice about its five brands, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep and Abarth, […]

Aftermarket must brace for EV surge

The coronavirus could supercharge the growth of electric vehicles. That was the message of the first online Industry Briefing Bitesize, delivered by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Steve Carter […]

bodyshop magazine gears up for 2020 awards

bodyshop magazine has confirmed that its flagship awards event is on track and will now take place on 15 December at ICC Wales near the Celtic Manor Resort. Now in […]

Fleet urged to focus on drivers

Fleets have been encouraged to consider the mental health of their drivers as lockdown eases. Research has found that most commercial drivers worked an extra five hours a week during […]

Rolls-Royce reveals designer shortlist

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the shortlist for it Young Designer Competition, which has attracted more than 5,000 entries from children aged 16 and under in more than 80 countries […]

Change at the top for Groupe PSA

Groupe PSA has announced a series of management changes. Christian Müller, currently managing director engineering Opel Automobile GmbH, has been appointed new head of powertrain and chassis engineering, effective from […]

Flexible furlough scheme launches tomorrow

The new flexible furlough scheme comes into force from tomorrow (1 July), allowing employers to bring employees back to work on a part-time basis. Under the flexible furlough arrangement, employers […]

Griffin named new SsangYong MD

SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Kevin Griffin as managing director. He will assume overall responsibility for SsangYong’s UK operations on a permanent basis, having served as sales director for the […]

London Motor Show confirms 2021 dates

The London Motor Show has confirmed it will return to the Evolution London venue in Battersea Park from 16-18 July next year. Alec Mumford, chairman of the London Motor Show, […]

AFP committee to ease EV shift

A new committee to help fleets move to electric vehicles has been established by the Association of Fleet Professionals. The Electric Vehicle, Low Carbon and Alternative Fuels Committee is the first of […]

MOT exemptions end in August

The Department for Transport has announced that the six-month MOT exemption for cars, vans and motorcycles will end on 1 August. The exemption was imposed to enable key workers to […]

Safety first as Thatcham Academy set to reopen

​Thatcham Research has announced that its Automotive Academy will reopen next Monday (6 July). Initially, the academy will be open to technicians holding an IMI accreditation that was due to […]