• Lynn Calder named new INEOS Automotive CEO
    • 22/12/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    INEOS Automotive has appointed Lynn Calder as CEO. She takes up her new role with immediate effect after six years in the INEOS Group, including multiple CEO roles. Her appointment completes a new, strengthened leadership team as the company continues its transition from engineering project to commercial [...]
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  • Smart Repairs celebrates game-changing year
    • 10/11/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Leading independent cosmetic vehicle repairer Smart Repairs has announced a record-breaking year. The Leeds-based company, which recently bought 18,000 sqft freehold premises, has seen its turnover grow by 40% to £7.5m, while trebling its workforce. As part of its national expansion programme this year, Smart [...]
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  • Vella Group opens 11th site
    • 05/10/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Vella Group has officially opened its brand-new accident repair centre in Coventry, West Midlands. The 13,000 sqft site – a former Nationwide Accident Repair bodyshop – has been given a significant investment to transform it into a modern, energy-efficient, high-quality operation that will serve Vella Group [...]
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  • Stellantis names new policy chief
    • 29/09/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Stellantis has named Sally Clift as head of UK government relations and public policy. Clift brings with her comprehensive experience in corporate, consumer and tech communications across a range of sectors, have previously been global head of external communications in the corporate affairs team at Jaguar Land [...]
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  • AB Dynamics announces key acquisition
    • 26/09/2022
    • 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 £31.2m, which comprises a £19.2m initial consideration and a £12m payment subject to meeting certain performance criteria. Ansible Motion will now become [...]
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  • Global ambitions for Manchester car rental company
    • 22/09/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A Manchester based online car rental company has gone global after raising £534,000 in funding from investors. Stressfreecarrentals has launched versions of its website to serve Spain, France, Portugal, Brazil, Turkey, Holland and Italy after receiving the funding last November. It is now planning even more [...]
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  • Cazoo to close European operations
    • 09/09/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Online car retailer Cazoo has announced it will withdraw from the continent of Europe and focus exclusively on its UK operations. This follows a strategic review of its EU business, which found supporting operations in Europe would require too much further investment. As a result, it intends to commence an [...]
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