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Phone users still at large

A driver is caught using their mobile phone every seven minutes, in spite of tougher penalties for the illegal offence coming into force. In the four weeks since re-enforced punishments […]

Nissan appoints new fleet sales director

Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd has appointed Iker Lazzari as fleet sales director, responsible for leading Nissan’s fleet operations. With 18 years’ automotive experience, plus a strong sales and marketing background, […]

Rugby star opens MG dealership

Irish rugby legend, Rory Best, recently opened an all-new MG showroom at Greg Mitchell Motors in Strabane, Northern Ireland. A further expansion to the site, the new development will be […]

New CTO for Thatcham Research

Thatcham Research has appointed Richard Billyeald as its new chief technical officer. Richard will join on 14 August 2017 and takes over the role from Andrew Miller who is leaving […]

ACIS and Fix align

In a world of giant corporations there is still room for entrepreneurial independent businesses according to Graham O’Neill, CEO of ACIS. Having signed a strategic alliance with Fix Auto UK […]

AutoRaise standard signed off

AutoRaise has achieved sign-off for its multi-skilled apprenticeship standard end point assessment plan. This means that the AutoRaise team can now engage with training providers to plan delivery of the […]

Aston Barclay gets big money backing

Aston Barclay has secured a multi-million pound investment from Rutland Partners. The move will pave the way for a significant investment in the development of its people, existing and new […]

IAL makes new appointments

International Applications (IAL) has made two ‘significant’ appointments as the Oxfordshire-based paints, coatings and consumables supplier continues to strengthen its management team. Scott Way joins the business as head of […]

Gallagher Bassett acquires Strata Solicitors

Gallagher Bassett (GB) has acquired Strata Solicitors Ltd to boost its service offering. Strata provides third party administration (TPA), uninsured loss recovery and litigation services to insurers, brokers and commercial […]

Lookers rewarded for IT innovation

National motor retailer Lookers PLC has been awarded the Business Process Mobility award at the Real IT Awards 2017 for the roll out of Fastrack Mobile, which puts tablets into […]

Axalta in the saddle for charity

For the seventh consecutive year Axalta Coating Systems has taken part in a 1,000km bike ride to raise money for Kom op tegen Kanker (KOTK), a leading Belgian cancer charity. […]

IMI to launch online channel

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is to launch an online video channel. It’s a step up from their current YouTube site with its information films and campaign videos […]