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Car finance market bouncing back

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have revealed that new business volumes in the consumer car finance market fell in November 2019 by one per cent […]

BEV demand to nearly treble in 2020

Nearly 100,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in the UK in 2020, according to figures from DriveElectric. This figure is based on DriveElectric’s own forecasts, and it […]

Bentley zeroes in on digital talent

Bentley Motors is focusing on digital skills and innovation as it opens applications for its 76-strong apprentice, undergraduate and graduate intake for 2020. The new recruits will be employed at […]

First SsangYong apprentices on target

SsangYong apprentices have completed the first module of the brand’s inaugural Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair apprenticeship. Mark Burrows, aftersales director at SsangYong Motors UK, said: “I am delighted to […]

BVRLA report assesses industry challenges

The BVRLA has published its 2020 Industry Outlook for Commercial Vehicles report, charting the main challenges faced by the sector and providing insight into how they are being overcome. The association has […]

AutoRaise welcomes new Trustees

AutoRaise has announced a board restructure alongside the appointment of new Trustees. The new board is: Dave Sargeant (chairman) – Gemini ARC; Steve Thompson (vice chairman) – Industry Insights/Connected Solutions; […]

Nissan helps Uber turn over new Leaf

Nissan and Uber have signed a deal to support the introduction of 2,000 all-electric Nissan LEAFs for drivers who use the Uber app. The fleet of 40kWh Nissan LEAFs, which […]

Motorpoint surpasses charity target

Motorpoint has raised over £2,600 for The Prince of Wales Hospice. It teamed up with The Prince of Wales Hospice in Pontefract in the run up to Christmas to build […]

Bentley moves closer to sustainability

Bentley Motors has launched of a new water recycling system as it moves towards sustainability at its site in Crewe. Bentley aims to become the most sustainable luxury car manufacturer, […]

Ford turns to HVO fuel

Ford has approved the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in its Transit vans. This renewable diesel fuel is based on waste oils, including used cooking oil that can be […]

Standard Motor Products announces rebrand

Standard Motor Products Europe has rebranded to SMP Europe. Lucas, Intermotor and Lemark brands will operate under the SMP Europe umbrella and go to market with their own bespoke sales […]

Allianz names new compliance officer

Allianz Holdings has appointed Margo Young as chief compliance officer. She has been promoted from her previous role as deputy chief compliance officer. Fernley Dyson, Allianz’s chief financial officer, said: […]