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TMD Friction sold to German buyer

31 August 2023

TMD Friction has been sold by its Japanese parent company Japanese parent company Nisshinbo Holdings to AEQUITA, a German industrial group whose automotive division includes… Read More

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UK automotive sector calls for cross-party EV industrial strategy

27 June 2023

The launch of “Manifesto 2030: Automotive growth for a zero emission future” at the annual SMMT International Summit in London, has seen the body, on… Read More

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10th month of growth for new car sales

5 June 2023

New car sales were up 16.7% in May, with 145,204 registrations made during the month, the latest figures from the SMMT have shown.This was the… Read More

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New car market up in April: Ninth month of growth

4 May 2023

New car sales were up 11.6% in April, with 132,990 vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the SMMT.Much of the increase has been… Read More

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Growth in 2022 for BM Catalysts, with more on the way

6 January 2023

BM Catalysts says it experienced a good level of growth in 2022, with further progress expected in 2023 and beyond. Commercial Director Mark Blinston,… Read More

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Buy now pay later: The solution to stalling aftermarket growth?

29 December 2022

Rising inflation, spiralling prices and higher servicing costs are all combined to pose a challenge to the aftermarket sector, with a recent McKinsey report forecasting… Read More

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EV ownership stalling as cost of living crisis bites?

16 December 2022

EV ownership growth fell for fourth consecutive quarter during the last few weeks of 2022, according to an analysis of Department of Transport (DoT) and… Read More

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EVs and company cars fuel November new car sales boost

5 December 2022

UK new car sales were up 23.5% in November, with 142,889 sold in what was the fourth month of consecutive growth, the figures from the… Read More

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New car sales up in October, but 2022 market expectations reduced

4 November 2022

New car sales were up 26.4% in October, hitting 134,344 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT),… Read More

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“Gamble for growth”- Automotive sector reacts to mini-budget

23 September 2022

Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget was laid out in Parliament today (Friday 23 September), and garnered a mixed reception from the automotive sector. With support for businesses… Read More