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Suppliers missing out on automation benefits
- 02/04/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new global survey has revealed that the benefits of automation are not being leveraged in the automotive supply chain, despite most companies accepting that the technology can vastly improve efficiencies. The survey, commissioned by ABB Robotics and conducted by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS), found [...] -
Demand outstripping supply in used car market
- 05/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The used car market recorded a healthy uptick in demand and sales during February, according to data from Auto Trader. It reported that demand was up eight per cent in February compared to the same month in 2023, with used cars selling in just 27 days on average compared to 40 days in January. Supply levels also [...] -
GSF Car Parts unveils new Sunderland site
- 20/02/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive parts supplier GSF Car Parts has opened a new branch in Sunderland as part of its ambitious 2024 expansion strategy. This is the first of a series of new branch openings for GSF, with the leading parts supplier set to open 20 sites this year as it commits to operating more than 200 branches across the [...] -
NBRA responds to Red Sea crisis
- 12/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The National Body Repair Association has encouraged members to reassess their stock levels after supply chains have been disrupted by issues in the Red Sea. Political disturbance in the region has forced shipping to bypass the Suez Canal, meaning journey times are much longer and more expensive. The NBRA said: [...] -
Fleet downtime up for 92% of BVRLA members
- 04/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Declining parts availability has led to increases in replacement prices and off-road time for fleets, according to BVRLA’s half-year Industry Outlook Survey. The survey found that 92% of BVRLA respondents reported an increase in vehicle downtime. In response, Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet [...] -
AX names new fleet director
- 03/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Dan Cripps has been appointed as AX’s new director of Fleet and Logistics. He takes up the role with 20 years of experience in fleet management, including 15 years at Mitie, four years at Addison Lee and just short of three years at Amazon. In previous fleet positions, he has been responsible for overseeing [...] -
Used car values slowly softening
- 07/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Used car prices were 1.1% higher in August than the same month last year. According to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index, the average price of a used car was £17,732 last month. Although this represents only a marginal increase, it does mean used car prices have now risen for 41 consecutive months, with the [...] -
CV production up 68% year-to-date
- 01/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK commercial vehicle manufacturing output grew 9.3% in July to reach 8,853 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this represents the busiest July since 2015. Meanwhile, year-to-date production is up by 68% on pre-pandemic levels. Growth was driven by easing supply chain [...] -
Car production spikes by a third
- 31/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK car production surged 31.6% in July, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 76,451 units rolled off factory lines in the month, with domestic output up 13.7% and exports rising by 36%. However, output remained 29.4% lower than [...] -
HGV registrations enjoy strong growth
- 17/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK market for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.2% to 11,174 units in the second quarter of 2023, the fifth consecutive quarter of growth. This is according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth was driven primarily by registrations of articulated [...]