Autoparts and workshop equipment distributor Andrew Page has completed a rebrand of its national network, including a number of Unipart Automotive centres.
The Institute of the Motor Industry is changing the title of Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA), along with Automotive Management Accreditation (AMA), to ‘IMI Accreditation’ as part of the IMI’s brand overhaul.
The Government has got independent dealers and repairers "under the spot light" as a major source of complaints to Citizens Advice and so called consumer detriment.
The use of video to showcase cars continues to increase among manufacturers, dealers and the body repair industry as CitNOW trebles its turnover in 2014.
Valeting service provider Assured Group has appointed Gary Peasnall as its new sales director.
Euro Car Parts is developing a network of 'super hubs' throughout the UK in 2015.
Irish company City Auction Group is opening a specialist automotive remarketing centre at Rockingham Speedway, Northamptonshire this month.
Emails and telephone calls are now redundant as a metric of a website or digital campaign’s success, according to Chip Perry, Auto Trader non-executive board member.
Alphera Financial Services has revealed the details of the new pricing structure for its dealer and broker partners across the UK. The new approach will be rolled-out across its partner network from January 1.
Solera Holdings acquisition of CAP Automotive is to be investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority, at the behest of the two companies.
2,700 independent and franchised garages have already signed up to RAC’s new, real-time online servicing, repair and MOT price comparison site.
Service plan provider EMaC has partnered up with automotive digital software specialists GForces to collaborate on integrating technologies.
Giti Tire has promoted Ashleigh Warren to UK marketing manager of its passenger car and light truck division.
HPI is launching a new risk evaluation tool for manufacturer financial services, finance houses, dealer networks and auctions.
UK service plan provider EMaC has been acquired by the Innovation Group, a global provider of business process services and software solutions to the insurance, fleet, automotive and property industries.
Bridgestone’s new UK managing director is Robin Shaw, who replaced John McNaught with responsibility for UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries.
The Honda HR-V is the SUV most likely to keep you on the road during the approaching winter period, according to a new study by Warranty Direct.
Cabot Square Capital, financial services private equity investor, has acquired Blue Motor Finance, the car finance provider.
Product Partnerships, a compliance management solutions company based in Yorkshire, has become authorised by the FCA as a Consumer Credit FCA principal firm focusing on the motor dealer sector.
Chris Benham has been put in charge of manufacturer and major dealer group relationships at The Warranty Group.
Glass’s has appointed a new head of valuations. Rupert Pontin will lead the editorial team in delivering on Glass’s commitment to provide data and support to all sectors of the UK automotive market.
Nearly a quarter of a million car owners have signed up for a new community hub, MyMotoring, two months after its launch.
Rising book prices and a shortage of quality stock is driving dealers to source stock direct from private sellers, rather than using auction houses.
IMI reveals new branding and streamlined offering
Automotive Compliance, the appointed representative (AR) network working within general insurance meditation specifically for the motor industry, has been confirmed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a principal firm for consumer credit.
