Markerstudy eyes up Chaucer deal
Post Online has reported that Markerstudy is in pole position to tie-up a deal for Chaucer’s UK motor business after a $300m (£203m) bid backed by private equity house Apollo […]
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BCA set for £1bn takeover
Europe’s largest second-hand vehicle auctioneer, British Car Auctions, is expected to be sold for more than £1bn to a City of London consortium. British Car Auctions is in advanced talks […]
MPs question Quindell’s share dive
The Independent has reported that the FCA is facing mounting pressure to reveal details of its investigation into a ‘deeply worrying’ allegation of market abuse by Quindell, that left hundreds […]
‘Alarming’ drink driving trend emerges
An alarming two million over the limit drivers have risked getting behind the wheel of a car because they thought they were ‘less drunk’ than their passengers. The worrying trend […]
Industry gets behind skills event
Over 2,000 students from secondary schools across Rochdale, along with 40 businesses including several from the accident repair sector, united for the third Rochdale Skills event. Commercial Contract Engineers (CCE)/Fix […]
Quindell responds to press speculation
Quindell has responded to the Sunday Times article published yesterday, confirming that it remains in discussion with Slater & Gordon regarding the possible disposal of the professional services division of the […]
AkzoNobel extends McLaren partnership
AkzoNobel has extended its official supplier partnership with McLaren Racing. The two companies have been working closely together since 2008 when, via its Sikkens brand, AkzoNobel first became official supplier […]
Mercedes renews Spies Hecker agreement
The Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One team – winner of the 2014 FIA Formula One World Constructors’ Championship – has renewed its agreement with Spies Hecker for another two years. […]
UKWOTY to launch at Donington Park
UK Worker of the Year (UKWOTY), a competition set up by Dickies, is set to officially launch at Donington Park, at the first MCE British Superbike round of the 2015 […]
Connected cars require collaboration
The next wave of connected cars will require increased OEM and supplier collaboration, according to the finding of a recent Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC) multi-client study. Connected car services are […]
Surge in British-sourced components
British cars are being made with more British-sourced components as the UK automotive industry’s renaissance continues apace, new research reveals today. Figures from a new Automotive Council report show that […]
RSA receives ABS approval
RSA has become the third insurer to link up with law firm Parabis Group to launch an alternative business structure. It follows Direct Line and Saga in establishing a legal […]
