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Prasco tackles supply shortages with huge order
- 25/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Prasco UK has reacted to the ever-escalating shortage of replacement parking sensors by stocking 50,000 units. Sold within its own Prasco Premium extensive range of products, the parking sensors it offers encompasses 80% of volume and premium vehicle manufacturers including Ford, Vauxhall, Fiat, Peugeot, Renault, [...] -
HGV registrations rally after lockdown lull
- 18/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose by 12.9% year-on-year in 2021, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found growth in key industry sectors such as construction saw demand outstrip supply, with truck registrations surging from a locked-down [...] -
Demand rises but handovers stall
- 14/02/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New data shows that demand for new and used vehicles surged in January against the same month in 2021, with a 30% increase in enquiries and a 12% leap in sales. This is according to lead management experts iTrackLEADS, which also found the ongoing new vehicle shortages led to a 27% fall in handovers. Adrian [...] -
Engine production stutters in 2021
- 28/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK automotive engine production by more than 10% last year, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It found that just over 1.6 million units were produced, representing a decrease of 10.8% on 2020 figures. Meanwhile, in December output was down by more than a [...] -
Unipart Logistics secures VWG contract
- 20/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Volkswagen Group has signed a two-year contract extension with Unipart Logistics to support its UK and Ireland aftermarket supply chain. Over 500 Unipart Logistics colleagues work in the Volkswagen Group's 650,000 sqft Tamworth hub, managing the full Aftermarket warehouse operation for Volkswagen Group [...] -
EV sales tipped to top 300,000
- 06/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
At least 330,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in the UK in 2022. This is according to DriveElectric, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle leasing companies. This figure is based on its own forecasts, and it represents a significant increase from 183,000 – the number of battery [...] -
Car production dives nearly 30%
- 24/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
UK car production fell 28.7% in November to 75,756 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It was the fifth consecutive month of decline and represents the worst November performance since 1984 as UK car makers continue to wrestle with the worldwide shortage of [...] -
New distributor launches in UK aftermarket
- 23/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Technicians and repairers are now able to access a wide range of tools and equipment from established and leading global manufacturers, through the newly launched aftermarket brand, AJD Tools. The brand enables technicians to purchase specific automotive and diagnostic tools such as kits to remove the most [...] -
Morelli secures major distribution deal
- 06/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Morelli Group has been appointed by Ngenco Paint Protection Spray (PPS) as UK distribution partner. Ngenco makes the only sprayable coating designed as an invisible, durable and safe method of protecting automotive paint work and carbon fibre, available in high-gloss, satin or matte. The product provides over [...] -
Carlac goes live with new website
- 02/12/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Carlac has unveiled a brand new website. The new site is the first step in its increased investment in digital solutions for customers and stakeholders. The fully optimised website showcases the company's five decades of experience and technical support for the automotive, alloy wheel and industrial sectors. The [...]