• Ben celebrates National Careers Week

    • 7 March 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 February 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

    • 3 February 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 December 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

    • 7 December 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 will [...]
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  • Repairify names Rob Neale operations manager

    • 29 November 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 also [...]
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  • 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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