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Volvo XC60 takes top honours

The Volvo XC60 has been voted Best Medium Crossover in the UK Car of the Year Awards 2018. Launched in the summer of 2017, the new premium XC60 won praise […]

Quality stock powers used market

The availability of high quality stock will prove to be a key factor in helping dealers maximise used car sales opportunities in 2018 according to the RAC. Sean Kent, sales […]

A coating of confidence for 2018

Confidence levels return to those last seen in 2016 as the latest statistics from the British Coatings Federation (BCF) show a renewed optimism, with companies showcasing a more positive outlook […]

50 shades of white

Axalta Coating Systems today released the findings of its 65th annual Global Automotive Colour Popularity Report. The report found white to be the worldwide leader in consumer vehicle colour choice […]

Promoted Rob on McLeod nine

Rod McLeod will take over as director of Škoda UK from 1 February, replacing Duncan Movassaghi becomes senior vice president, sales, for Volkswagen brand in North America. McLeod joined Volkswagen […]

VW names new sales chief

Volkswagen has appointed Patrick McGillycuddy as head of sales operations. Patrick brings to the position a strong industry background, including periods with Chevrolet, Vauxhall and dealer group Peter Vardy. He […]

Diesel decline to continue

A new report predicts diesel vehicles will account for just 15% of the UK market by 2025. Diesel sales fell 17.1% last year, and professor David Bailey from Aston University […]

Hella lights the way ahead

Hella is developing a lighting system to replace the communication between driver and pedestrian when cars become autonomous. Before pedestrians cross the road in front of an oncoming vehicle, they […]

Aston Martin partners Fleetinves

Aston Martin has appointed Fleetinves as new owner of Aston Martin Brussels. Stefan Vallaeys, director of Fleetinvest, said, ‘We are very excited to represent Aston Martin and its iconic, handcrafted […]

Johnstone joins Covéa

Covéa Insurance has appointed Nigel Johnstone to the role of Midlands branch manager. Nigel will be leading teams in the Birmingham and Bristol branch offices. This appointment signifies Covéa Insurance’s ongoing […]

Vauxhall to cut 250 jobs

Vauxhall will cut another 250 jobs at its Ellesmere Port plant in Cheshire after announcing that production of the Astra will move to a single manufacturing shift in April. This […]