• Fix Auto UK expands network

    • 4 November 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fix Auto UK has announced the addition of MotorAid to its network Operating as Fix Auto Basildon, the repairer commands a three-acre site with a workshop space spanning more than 27,000 sqft The site currently processes up to 160 vehicles cars and LCVs monthly but has scope to increase that to more than [...]
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  • Kagool continues international growth

    • 21 October 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Coventry-based software and services company Kagool has continued its expansion strategy by opening new offices in Singapore Kagool has developed bespoke technology that seamlessly integrates defined data sets to the cloud delivering real-time actionable insights, with time-to-value measured in weeks instead of [...]
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  • Steer Group unveils prestige High Wycombe site

    • 3 October 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Steer Group has opened a new, purpose-built prestige facility in High Wycombe At 28,000 sqft, the flagship site supports approval and recommendation to repair the world’s leading vehicle brands Fitted out with cutting-edge technology as well as fully-trained technicians, Steer Prestige High Wycombe has the [...]
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  • AB Dynamics announces key acquisition

    • 26 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    AB Dynamics has acquired Ansible Motion, a leading provider of advanced simulators to the global automotive market The acquisition was for a total fee of £312m, which comprises a £192m initial consideration and a £12m payment subject to meeting certain performance criteria Ansible Motion will now become part [...]
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  • Record profits for Peter Vardy Group

    • 21 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Scotland-based automotive group Peter Vardy has reported record sales and profits in the year to 31 December 2021 Turnover for the Group reached £572m and generated profits of £261m from the combined three businesses, Peter Vardy Holdings, CarMoney and SilverBullet, providing an equivalent return on sales of [...]
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  • Copart investing in new Scottish HQ

    • 13 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Online vehicle remarketing and recycling company Copart UK is bringing investment and job opportunities to the Fife area by opening new CashForCars headquarters in Kirkcaldy Launched in 2021, Copart UK’s sister company CashForCars is the UK’s leading online car buying service Its web-based technology enables [...]
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  •  Mad Devs to launch new tech hub

    • 13 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Mad Devs is establishing a new global technology hub in Leeds to accelerate innovation and service its customers in the UK, Europe and Australia The move will see the company recruit up to 10 new roles in its IT and support team over the coming months as it accelerates plans to launch new digital tools to help [...]
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  • Smart Repairs reports record year

    • 2 September 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Leading independent cosmetic repairer Smart Repairs has announced a record-breaking year The Leeds-based company, which recently bought 18,000 sqft freehold, has seen its turnover grow by 34% to over £7m, with net profit set to exceed seven figures Darryl Short, managing director, said: “This has been a [...]
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  • Copart goes green with Colchester upgrades

    • 31 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Copart has announced that infrastructure upgrades are now underway at its Colchester Operation Centre as part of its Plan-Net-Zero commitment In line with the blueprint already established by the recent refurbishment of its Bristol Operation Centre, upgrades at the Colchester site will include state-of-the-art [...]
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  • Arnold Clark Autoparts announces new site

    • 31 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Arnold Clark Autoparts will open a new branch in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, as its nationwide network expands further An experienced team has already been put in place ahead of the launch by the end of September, with racking installed in the new 25,000 sqft site and Arnold Clark Autoparts branding [...]
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