• SMMT names new president
    • 05/12/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has named Mick Flanagan as its new president. Flanagan, vice-president for Volvo, JLR, Toyota, Nissan at Adient, will take up his new role on 1 January, taking over from Alison Jones, who steps down after completing her two-year tenure. He said: “I am [...]
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  • Boost for green jobs with new Fortescue site
    • 13/10/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fortescue has delivered a major boost to jobs, manufacturing, and green energy in the United Kingdom with the opening of a new state-of-the-art technical innovation centre in Kidlington. The new site will be home to 300 highly skilled workers, with up to 50 more jobs to be created across the next year. It will [...]
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  • IMEX names new MD
    • 19/04/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    West Yorkshire-based automotive parts company Imexpart has named Martin Butterworth as new managing director. Founder and current managing director Arthur Pinkney will transition into the role of CEO, leading the company's strategic initiatives and vision. Pinkley said: “I am thrilled to welcome Martin [...]
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  • Ben celebrates National Careers Week
    • 07/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automotive industry charity Ben is marking National Careers Week by promoting its support for those who are job hunting or looking to progress in their career. It is able to provide practical support for people who are looking for work, information, advice and guidance for managing money and maximising benefits, a [...]
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  • Suzuki returns to UK role
    • 20/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Suzuki has announced that Takanori Suzuki will become new managing director for its UK and Republic of Ireland operations from March. He is currently division general manager for Europe, Oceania and Latin America for SMC Automobile, but will return to a role he held between 2006 and 2010. Suzuki takes over from [...]
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  • Taylor named new Vauxhall MD
    • 03/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Vauxhall has announced that James Taylor has been confirmed as new managing director. His appointment is part of a wider restructure of its UK management team. Taylor is joined by Phil Douglass in the role of marketing director, and Steve Wass in the newly-created regional operations and sales director [...]
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  • FMG Repair Services bolsters leadership team
    • 23/12/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    FMG Repair Services has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of two dedicated operations directors. Paul Wrigglesworth has joined the business in the role of operations director – bodyshops, to lead the bodyshop teams and develop operational and financial performance and best practice to [...]
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  • Hunter headhunted by Intelligent Motoring
    • 07/12/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Intelligent Motoring has appointed Alan Hunter as its new head of repairs to enhance the consumer experience and cost efficiencies for its Warranty Assist and MotorEasy customers. He joins with 15 years’ experience at LeasePlan, and has also worked at the Financial Ombudsman Service and the BVRLA. His focus [...]
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  • Repairify names Rob Neale operations manager
    • 29/11/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Industry specialist Rob Neale has been appointed operations and workshop manager by Repairify to head up its workshop operation at its site in Luton. He will create a technical centre of excellence to provide expert training and support for customers conducting vehicle diagnostic and calibration services, while [...]
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  • Car production rises for third straight month
    • 26/08/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Categories: Featured, News
    UK car production rose for the third consecutive month in July, up 8.6% 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 [...]
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