Industry News

Toyota tech scoops top prize in annual competition

Admin blunder leaves old-timers with no road fund licence 

Industry outburst following raids on oil majors

Will the seven day workshop soon be a reality? 

SAE slams Daimler AG's testing methods as 'not appropriate'

Lee Collins and Steve Smith to stew it out for fortnight

Man charged with selling ripped-off Autodata products

Information released by IGA shows average £40/hour difference in labour rate

Claims of 'fraudulent' practice provoke change to constitution

All-new Berlingo Electric van claims 106 mile range

CAP refuses to issue price for 'battery not included' used cars

New campaign launched by SMMT and NFDA

Enter independent garage survey and you could win an iPod

Unlikely alliance between UCCC and Sky Sports stars

Finalists announced in regional competition

New report makes grim reading: Trade body disputes findings

Mixed, but generally positive reaction to Chancellor's speech

EU plans could be 'seriously detrimental to struggling businesses'

Will court case affect the future of aftermarket parts?

Techs will take part in semi-final

Raft of new checks in effect from March 20th

Philip Everitt announced as General Manager

Two dozen entrants make it to contest's next stage

Industry conversation on March 13th

UK still relevant to firm, despite plant closure and sale of Crosland

Expert predicts derv systems to last another 20 years

One dozen new branches open since New Year

Hundreds of jobs lost: Quinton Hazell sold to Tetrosyl

Quinton Hazell owner files 'notice of intent to appoint administrators'

New trade show for scan tool users to be held in Nuneaton

Climate change: ECP take over firm

Stock levels improve and revenues increase in January

Black cab maker bought by Chinese firm Geely

Winter tyres still cut no ice in the UK, despite the weather says report

Former technician discusses insurance practice in C4 documentary

Competition about to close: £13,000 prize fund confirmed

Exhaust manufacturer cites long-life OE systems as reasons for failure

800 jobs to at Swindon

Component firm joins buying group

Four staff at same firm celebrate 25 year anniversary

Andrew Page strikes agreement with independent chain

SMMT to  host series of workshops in 2013

Impounded cars returned to finance companies instead of being crushed

Forcing new stations to join ‘would create a clear and immediate market distortion’  

Duke of York opens Bosch facility

Wendy Williamson joins the Society: Paul Everitt resigns

IMI launches 'licence to practice'

British motor vehicle engineer passes away on Dec. 9th

Gongs given out at industry dinner

Discussion over quality of aftermarket parts at IAAF conference

U.S regulator finally green lights $1.1bn deal

Paul Everitt resigns, Mike Baunton to serve as interim chair

Sale to ‘remedy anti-competitive effects’ of SPX acquisition

Gong for Berlinda Swain for work on Eurofighter engine

Jail time for 'mileage correction' specialist

Aftermarket reader sports 'Mexican Look'

Parts Alliance increases trainee numbers by 200%

TMD Friction ‘most vulnerable’ firm listed according to Moody's

National chain and SMMT argue over servicing price claims

Garage numbers drop by more than 20%

Tyre labeling now legal requirement

Joint operation with Wiltshire Police puts scammer behind bars

Factor to hold tool sale at another time

1,400 UK jobs to be lost as Ford closes Southampton and Dagenham

The finals of the annual Skillauto competition will get off to a roaring start – thanks to support from McLaren.

Ross Brawn and Paddy Hopkirk at certificate evening

Assembly Chair blasts ‘draconian’ EU testing proposals

Out with the old suits and in with the new across the industry

New branch for crash parts distributor

VOSA confirms speculation that MOT certificates will contain previous mileage records

HG Capital adds distributor to portfolio

Office of Fair trading concerned market 'is not working well for motorists'

Numbers 'tight' but may be set to ease

Warranty should be compulsory… says insurance provider

Industry in a lather over RMIf’s letter to PM

Concerns raised over validity of new-style MOT documents

Motown unions lobby Obama to implement protectionism

TMD Friction and Hella combine to produce new friction brand

Mike Penning out, new IMI chief in as well as other appointments

McLoughlin replaces Justine Greening as Transport Minister

Trade body has idea to help garages get online

Sinemaster opens first branch north of the border

Changing suits this summer

4x4s celebrate milestone at event

German specialist branches out after third year in business

Latest issue packed with useful information and features

Thousands of garages have not embraced digital age, says report

Thousands of garages have not embraced digital age, says report

New workshop and sports car specialist to open in Ribble Valley

Jaguar Land Rover to hire additional 1,100 workers

New branches for ECP and Andrew Page

Is identity scheme 'unnecessary burden on motorists'? 

Figures increase for the first time in years

Factor chain bought out for undisclosed sum

John Neill takes new role at Unipart Group while Mark Dixon becomes CEO at Unipart Automotive

39 local offices to shut in money saving drive

Trading Standards bust individual selling pirate Autodata info

IGA director 'bitterly disappointed' by classic exemption

Industry body urges Trading Standards to look at 'part worn' outlets

1951 Consul dusted off for Jubilee weekend

Workshops bid for new business

UK's best young repairers revealed