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Coronavirus concerns could see traffic surge

There could be more than a million extra cars on the road as a result of Covid-19. Research has found that fears over catching the virus coupled with the restrictions […]

Car buyers ready to spend

More than a third of visitors to Auto Trader’s marketplace said they intended to buy a car within three months. Nearly one in five said they would buy a car […]

Ellesmere Port plant shut-down extended

The PSA Group has confirmed that Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant will remain closed until at least September. It closed its doors in late March. However, with production at its Luton plant […]

Motofix VDA wins Citroen Estimator of The Year

Motofix VDA James Prentice has been named Citroën Estimator of the Year 2020. Prentice, who represented Motofix Aldershot on Citroën’s Audatex recertification course which is key to continued approval for […]

IBISConnect Africa spotlights recovery, stability

At a time when all involved in the collision repair industry are suffering the immediate effects of the pandemic and looking for strategies to relaunch and stabilise their businesses, the […]

Connected car sales weakened by coronavirus

New research has predicted that connected vehicle sales will fall 15% this year as a result of Covid-19, while investment in research and development in the technology will also fall. […]

Customer satisfaction unchanged by WLTP

A new report has revealed the impact of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) on the leasing sector. The 2019 APD Business Driver Sentiment Report highlight analysed data […]

VW and Ford confirm closer union

Ford and Volkswagen AG have agreed to expand their global alliance by leveraging strengths in mid-size pick-up trucks and commercial and electric vehicles. The alliance will produce a medium pick-up […]

SYNETIQ announces Glasgow investment

SYNETIQ has announced it is investing in a new, 11-acre Glasgow site, where Julie Hubbard will remain as manager. The site has extensive concrete storage areas, large workshops, storage and office […]

Safety-first focus for fleet drivers

Licence Bureau is urging businesses to empower their drivers to make more safety conscious decisions rather than heap more work-related stresses on them. The call comes as increased economic challenges […]

Car buyers ‘waiting for deals’

Nearly a third of new-car buyers are delaying their next vehicle purchase in the hope that the government will introduce new purchase incentives. This is according to exclusive research by […]

Government support proving vital for bodyshops

Government support has been vital for the survival of the UK’s car body repair sector, with 84.8% of bodyshops taking advantage of fiscal support on offer, over and above that […]