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Straightset opens wheel alignment training studio

26 January 2024

Straightset has opened the doors on a new 3,000 sq. ft training studio at its Worksop HQ. headquarters in Worksop. As well as enabling the… Read More

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MOT consultation 3-1-1 win: Sector continues to react

25 January 2024

The automotive sector has continued to express its views on the outcome of the MOT consolation following publication of the Government’s response earlier today (Thursday… Read More

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The Clarke CBBT1

28 November 2023

The Clarke CBBT1 enables users to monitor battery information on their mobile phone via a related app. It monitors a range of information from a… Read More

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The rise of Chinese EVs

22 November 2023

Electric vehicles have become a common sight on roads worldwide, with leading car manufacturers such as Porsche, Mercedes, Nissan, Toyota, and Ford launching their own… Read More

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Graduate scheme launched by LKQ Euro Car Parts

13 November 2023

LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched its first ever Finance graduate scheme, with three positions available on the new three-year funded programme that will see… Read More

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99 problems but used BEV sales ain’t one: Second hand electric sales shoot up in Q3

9 November 2023

Used car sales were up 5.5% in Q3, with 1,884,160 vehicle transactions taking place, according to the latest figures from the SMMT, with second hand… Read More

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October new car sales beat pre-pandemic era but EV growth flatlines

6 November 2023

New car sales were up 14.3% in October, according to the latest figures from the SMMT, with 153,529 cars sold in the month, although most… Read More

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Higher EV costs outweigh environmental benefits say carbuyers

1 November 2023

39% of drivers said they believe the environmental benefits of EVs justify their higher cost according to a new survey by Europcar Mobility Group, but… Read More

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GSF Car Parts sold to private equity firm

26 October 2023

All 180 branches of GSF Car Parts has been sold by LKQ Corporation to private equity firm Epiris Fund III for an undisclosed sum.GSF Car… Read More

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Sukhpal teams up with private equity on GSF Car Parts acquisition

26 October 2023

The purchase of GSF Car Parts to private equity firm Epiris was undertaken in conjunction with The Ahluwalia Family Office, and a result original ECP… Read More