• Engine production stutters back into growth
    • 04/07/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK engine output rose in May for the first time in nearly a year. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, engine production rose 12.3%, marking the first month of growth since June 2021. Output for grew 26.1% while production for the UK decreased marginally, by 2.1%. Mike Hawes, SMMT [...]
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  • RMI chairman announces retirement
    • 01/07/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Retail Motor Industry Federation has announced that chairman Peter Johnson has stepped down. He announced his retirement on Tuesday, 28 June at the RMI Board Meeting. He has been RMI chairman since June 2015, having previously been NFDA chairman from July 2011. Over 10 years working within the RMI sphere, he [...]
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  • Bodyshop event reveals first speakers
    • 31/03/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event has confirmed the first speakers who will share their insights and experience at the NEC Birmingham from 8-9 June. The event will feature the latest training, skills sharing, best practice and free business advice for UK garages, bodyshops and specialists. Topics covered will [...]
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  • Engine production splutters during January
    • 28/02/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    UK engine production fell 15.9% in January, compared to the same month last year. According to figures released by the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders, just 141,472 units were produced, with production for domestic and overseas markets declining 29.2% and 6.2% respectively. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief [...]
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