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Two appointments for Bodyshop Solutions

Bodyshop Solutions is further expanding its team with two new appointments. Jayne Spikings has joined as technical sales, further strengthening its northern field sales team, and will be demonstrating and […]

Axalta opens waterborne plant in Shanghai

Axalta Coating Systems has opened a latest generation manufacturing facility in Shanghai to produce waterborne coatings for China’s growing automobile market. The newest and one of Axalta’s most advanced waterborne […]

GAP is ‘still essential’

GAP is ‘still an essential part of the aftersales product portfolio’ as the FCA’s consultation period draws to a close, believes The Warranty Group. Divisional director Ciaron Whelan said that […]

Motor industry sends careers SOS

Poor provision of careers advice is a road block to economic growth, says Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Poor provision of careers advice is a road block to economic […]

Deferring car insurance cover can halve premiums

Amending the date on which you want your car insurance policy to become ‘active’ could reduce your premium by hundreds of pounds, according to Which? research. Which? Money collected quotations […]

Website metrics indicate good sales news

Online activity at whatcar.com is indicating another potentially record-breaking year for car sales. Visits to the UK’s biggest car-buying brand’s website topped 3.9 million in January, with mobile traffic up […]

Aston Martin targets female buyers

The BBC reports that Aston Martin plans to broaden its range of cars to attract more female buyers as well as younger drivers. New sportscars, a four-seater and a small […]

Volkswagen invests €11.5bn in R&D

Volkswagen invested €11.5bn in research and development last year, more than ever before and more than any other company worldwide Speaking on the eve of the Geneva International Motor Show, […]

Brake’s Giant Walk

Brake is encouraging teachers to register for Brake’s Giant Walk, promoting the benefits of walking to school and to help teach road safety. This event takes place on Wednesday 10 […]

VW wins Car of the Year

As the world’s car companies gather in Geneva for the biggest event of the year, brand valuation and strategy consultancy Brand Finance has released its annual review of the state […]