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Aston Martin profits rev up

Aston Martin Holdings (UK) Ltd has reported sharply improved first-half and second quarter financial results amid rising global demand for its luxury handcrafted sports cars. For the six months to […]

UK firm wins landmark autonomous contract

An innovative business in the West Midlands has landed the world’s first deal to export driverless cars, brokered in part by international trade minister Mark Garnier. Dudley-based Westfield Sports Cars has […]

Number plates banned

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has withheld over 300 vehicle registration plates because they are deemed potentially rude or offensive. The plates have been banned from use when […]

Autonomous lorries get go-ahead

The government has announced that small convoys of semi-autonomous lorries will be trialled on British roads by the end of next year. The trials will see up to three lorries […]

National Windscreens retains ARI contract

National Windscreens has retained preferred supplier status with ARI Fleet UK, part of the world’s largest privately held family-owned fleet management company. ARI Fleet UK has renewed its contract for […]

Second site for Fix Auto Coalville

  Fix Auto Coalville is the latest business within the Fix Auto UK network to reveal plans to invest and further develop its repair centre to create additional repair capacity […]

Comic booked for #BE2017

Comedian Alex Horne has been confirmed as guest presenter at the bodyshop Event and Awards 2017. The award-winning comedian is the creator and host of BAFTA, Royal Television Society, Broadcasting […]

Autosport International sets NEC course

Europe’s foremost platform for suppliers of technical motorsport products and services takes place at Autosport International at the NEC, Birmingham on 11, 12 January 2018. Autosport International will showcase the […]

Citroën strengthens UK team

Citroën has appointed Souad Wrixen as marketing director for the brand in the UK. Souad joined the PSA Group in 1988 and her significant experience – both in the UK […]

Porsche Roars to charity’s aid

Porsche Centre Cambridge has continued its support of the Cambridge Roar Festival, a regional festival of charity events that raises thousands of pounds for three charities: East Anglian Air Ambulance, […]

Customer knowledge is power

Customer feedback provides manufacturers and fleet companies with the vital data they need to drive their customer’s care, make them feel extra special and to generate more enquiries and increase […]

UK production bounces back

After seven months of decline in the domestic market, production in July increased 17.7% ahead of number plate change in September, according to figures released by the SMMT. Year-to-date performance […]