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Dealers rush to clear stock

Massive savings on new cars are on offer before September as dealers rush to clear stock that doesn’t meet new emissions rules. Motorists can save more than a third in the […]

Kumho appoints UK tyre distributor

Kumho has appointed R H Claydon to handle its truck tyre distribution requirements for the whole of the UK mainland. A third-generation family business, R H Claydon boasts full national […]

Gig economy faces safety risks

A new study into drivers working as part of the ‘gig economy’ has laid bare the importance of businesses treating the management of occupational road risk as a mainstream health and […]

bodyshop Event sponsor interview – Fix Auto

Here we catch up with Mark Hutchins, head of franchise development at Fix Auto UK (event sponsor) about some of the positives the bodyshop Event & Awards brings, as well […]

CBI calls for infrastructure plan

The government must build a coherent approach to improve infrastructure across the country and avoid the risk of regions being left behind whilst others pull ahead in a two-speed England, […]

HELLA continues growth path

HELLA continued its profitable growth path in the fiscal year 2017/2018. Thus, the currency-adjusted consolidated sales rose to 9.3 per cent. Reported sales rose by 7.2 per cent to €7.1bn (prior year: […]

Dragon hits six million

New research from Dragon2000 shows that through its DragonDMS software, garages and workshops have completed six million services and charged for 13.3 million service labour hours, since it was launched. […]

Bad advice costing money

Motorists could be driving around with dodgy brakes because mechanics are giving them confusing advice on replacing worn pads. Equally frustratingly, many will potentially be wasting money on brake pad […]

Euro Car Parts still growing

Euro Car Parts has added a regional hub and two more branches to its rapidly expanding UK network. The new premises include a distribution hub in Maidstone, Kent and two […]

bodyshop Event sponsor interview – S&B

S&B continues to proudly sponsor bodyshop’s Event & Awards. Here, we catch up with body and paint teacher, Steffan Taylor, S&B, about what positives and opportunities the Event brings for […]

VW continues growth

The Volkswagen Group and its brands continued on its growth path at the start of the second half-year. Deliveries in July rose 10.6% to 908,200 new vehicles. Over 6.4 million […]

Police question speeding ‘buffer zone’

Drivers could face £100 fines for going just one mile above the speed limit. Police are reviewing their policy of allowing drivers a ‘buffer’ of 10% of the speed limit […]