• Car production rises for third straight month

    • 26 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    UK car production rose for the third consecutive month in July, up 86% to 58,043 units However, this rise is from a low base – July 2021 was the worst July since 1956 According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), factories turned out 4,605 additional units, a sign that component shortages [...]
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  • Price is right for Capella

    • 24 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Kent-based refinish business Capella Solutions Group has appointed Adrian Price as strategic sourcing manager He has a deep background in the chemicals and coatings market, with experience ranging from technical work and formulating coatings, to working with a global supply chain to deliver products on time He [...]
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  • Norbar names new MD

    • 23 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Norbar Torque Tools has named John Reynertson as new managing director He takes over from Andrew Lobo Reynertson joins the Banbury-based company from Sturtevant Richmont, a US company recently purchased by Norbar’s owner Snap-on, where he served as president He said: “I am looking forward to the challenge of [...]
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  •  UK government unveils new automated agenda

    • 19 August 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The UK government has announced plans which could see automated vehicles on public roads by 2025 It is creating legislation to support the roll-out of self-driving cars within three years – with some vehicles fitted with the technology being permitted on UK motorways next year The government is investing [...]
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  • Peter James names new director

    • 22 July 2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Peter James Insurance has appointed Dave Youngs as partnerships director With almost 15 years’ experience in the classic vehicle insurance industry, he will head up the implementation of a new, innovative and value-adding club proposition to car and bike clubs across the UK He will be working to develop new [...]
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  • FLA names Jones’ successor

    • 9 November 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has appointed Rebecca McNeil as the new chair She takes up her post on 30 November, succeeding Richard Jones McNeil is currently chief executive officer at Close Brothers Retail and was previously CEO at Close Brothers Motor Finance Her industry experience includes [...]
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  • Drivvn names new product chief

    • 2 November 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Global automotive eCommerce agency drivvn has appointed Anu Shahi as head of product and technology The appointment will support the company’s plans to accelerate innovation to support vehicle manufacturers and retailers as digital retail continues to grow He joined drivvn in 2019 as head of engineering and was [...]
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  • Wood named Vauxhall marketing director

    • 26 August 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Vauxhall Motors has named Adam Wood as marketing director Wood was previously with Renault Group in the UK for 14 years, and has experience in marketing communications, product marketing and brand management He reports to Paul Willcox, managing director for Vauxhall Motors Willcox said: “I am delighted to [...]
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  • Virtual tour reveals reality of aftermarket careers

    • 29 July 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    AutoRaise has produced a virtual bodyshop tour which it hopes will attract new talent to the sector The tour was put together by apprentices within AutoRaise’s affiliated repairer network Jen Evans, AutoRaise business executive, said: “We are still feeling the impact of the pandemic and clearly there are [...]
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  • Amazon tech boss to join Stellantis

    • 21 July 2021
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Stellantis has announced that Ned Curic will take over as chief technology officer on 30 August He arrives from Amazon, where he is currently vice president of Alexa Automotive Curic will manage all information technology within Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to work closely [...]
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