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Government pledges £77m to green innovation
- 15/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The government has announced £77m in new funding for projects developing clean transport technologies. The schemes, which range from work on battery-powered buses, to a hydrogen-powered version of the Ford Transit van, will support more than 4,400 jobs across the UK over the next decade. Joint government and [...] -
TrustFord announces new Carlisle dealership
- 25/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TrustFord has announced it will open its new dealership in Carlisle in the summer. The UK’s largest Ford dealer group already operates a Parts Plus operation in Carlisle, but this will be its first retail franchise. The showroom will include new and used car and motability vehicle sales, as well as aftersales [...] -
Automotive Transformation Group appoints Chris Stott
- 21/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Chris Stott, founder of SalesMaster, has been appointed director of Alliances at Automotive Transformation Group, leading provider of retailing solutions to the automotive sector. The promotion follows a 28-year career within the automotive industry and provides an insight into The Group’s plan to deliver an [...] -
Caterham to double UK production
- 13/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Caterham will double production capacity when it opens a brand new manufacturing facility and headquarters later this year. Still located in Dartford, Kent, the new state-of-the-art building will be home to Caterham’s production, engineering, motorsport and commercial teams. The multi million pound investment [...] -
First Choice Bodyshop joins Fix Auto network
- 13/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
First Choice Bodyshop has agreed to join the Fix Auto UK network, and immediately announced plans to double the size of it repair centre. Owner of the Cotswold’s-based business Keven Dunlop has taken over an adjoining 5,000 sqft unit which will operate under the banner of Fix Auto Tewkesbury. He said: “I am [...] -
Smart Repairs reports record turnover
- 30/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Independent cosmetic repairer Smart Repairs has announced an increase in turnover of 23% in the first quarter of this year. The Leeds company saw its turnover grow to £2.1m between January and March this year with overall turnover predicted to rise to more than £9m this year. The recent appointment of [...] -
Fix Auto Braintree expansion continues apace
- 20/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto Braintree owner Danny Ashwell is hoping to open his second site at the end of April. The new 8,000 sqft site will replace Fix Auto Chelmsford, with plans to open a further two sites Southend-on-Sea and Clacton before the end of 2024. He said: “Everything is going according to plan. I couldn’t have [...] -
Vella Group announces Gaskell Motor Bodies acquisition
- 17/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Vella Group has increased its site locations to 12 with the acquisition of Lancashire-based Gaskell Motor Bodies. The business has a 6,000 sqft workshop and will operate as The Vella Group Great Harwood. Owners Nick and Louise Gaskell will both remain with the business, with Nick becoming site manager. He [...] -
Allied Vehicles announces major recruitment drive
- 16/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Scottish manufacturer and supplier of specialist adaptive transport Allied Vehicles is launching a major recruitment drive to support a significant increase in production. The family firm, which converts a variety of vehicles to make them suitable for wheelchair users, both passengers and drivers, is ramping up [...] -
Government support critical to EV future in UK
- 14/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle (EV) production leader is at risk unless government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition. This is according to a new blueprint published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which reveals that other countries [...]