investment

Smart move with key hires

Smart Repairs has announced a raft of new appointments as it expands throughout the UK. The Leeds-based company, which recently invested in a new 18,000 sqft site, is now committed […]

Steer announces Rainbow acquisition

Steer Automotive Group has announced the acquisition of the Rainbow Group as part of its strategy of expansion. Rainbow Bodyshop Group was established by Andrew Walters and Richard Thorogood and […]

FLP unveils new training centre

The FLP Group opened its doors to its new training centre in the north of England. The Doncaster-based, state-of-the-art facility will provide bespoke high impact product training and testing on […]

SMMT unveils growing EV range

New research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has unveiled the scale of investment by car manufactures in electric vehicles, and the benefits to date for consumers. It […]

LEVC continues European growth

LEVC has announced further growth in its European commercial vehicle network, with the launch of its first dealership in Latvia. Mūsa Motors, based in central Riga, will offer customers complete […]

Shorade secures A&M acquisition

Shorade has acquired Bristol-based repairer A&M Motors. The new site has been renamed Shorade Bristol and will provide accident repair solutions for selected vehicle manufacturers around the South West, covering […]

Mitsubishi UK opens new offices

Mitsubishi Motors has opened its new offices in Cirencester. The site was officially opened by Andrew Edmiston, managing director, International Motors (IM) Group, which acquired Mitsubishi Motors in October 2021. […]

IMI urges skills investment

The Institute of the Motor Industry has urged the government to improve funding for skills training in today’s Spring Statement. It said the skills crisis was as bad as it’s […]

TrustFord cuts ribbon on upgraded site

Ford dealer group TrustFord has opened its newly upgraded Transit Centre in Barnsley after an investment of £500K. The site has been extensively redeveloped to create the group’s largest commercial […]

Chorley MG commits to further expansion

Lancashire-based Chorley MG is expanding its relationship with MG following a year of successful growth. It delivered over 650 new cars for the brand in 2021 and based on that […]

DTC accelerates growth strategy

Southampton-based Direct Tool Company (DTC) has announced significant investment in both personnel and site facilities to support further growth. The investment is part of an ongoing growth strategy that also […]

Nissan doubles down on Sunderland investment

Nissan has confirmed it is hiring another 400 people at its Sunderland plant as it ramps up production of its Qashqai, Juke and Leaf models. This comes after the announcement […]