investment

TrustFord announces new Carlisle dealership

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 […]

Automotive Transformation Group appoints Chris Stott

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 […]

Caterham to double UK production

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 […]

First Choice Bodyshop joins Fix Auto network

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 […]

Smart Repairs reports record turnover

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 […]

Fix Auto Braintree expansion continues apace

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 […]

Allied Vehicles announces major recruitment drive

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 […]

Government support critical to EV future in UK

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 […]

Autotech Training expands into Northern Ireland

Autotech Training has appointed Dasos Michaelides as head of business development for Ireland. The newly-created role will support the company’s continued growth in the region. In his new role, Michaelides will […]

IML accelerates automotive expansion

International Motors (IML) is responding to the recent boom in electric vehicle sales and the need for faster routes to market by actively expanding its automotive business. Newly-appointed managing director […]

Bentley breaks ground on new technical centre

Bentley Motors has begun construction of its new Launch Quality Centre and Engineering Technical Centre. Based at company headquarters in Crewe, the £35m facility will be integral to the brand’s […]