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Charge-point legislation boost for EVs?

23 November 2021

EVs may have received another boost, with the government set to make EV charge-points a legal requirement for new-build homes, as well as new supermarkets… Read More

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Lucky for some: 13 more dealer groups join BookMyGarage.com as bookings surge

19 November 2021

Servicing and repairs arranged by motorists via BookMyGarage.com increased by 34% in October. Meanwhile, its SecretService franchise programme Q3 bookings grew by 238%. In parallel,… Read More

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Powerful new Tesla battery unveiled by Panasonic

5 November 2021

The issue of EV range anxiety could become less pronounced for some owners going forward, with Panasonic recently announcing it has developed a new battery… Read More

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More plug-in vehicles sold in 2021 that during entire previous decade

4 November 2021

More plug-in vehicles will hit the road in 2021 than during all of of the preceding decade, according to a forecast from the SMMT, even… Read More

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New car sales: Weakest October since 1991

4 November 2021

A 24.6% new car sales drop last month has taken October registrations down to a level not seen since 1991, according to the latest figures… Read More

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Castrol launches new large garage programme

3 November 2021

Castrol has launched a new own branded workshop programme for larger independents, with the first garage to take it on based in Warwickshire.Castrol Auto Service… Read More

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New website prompts growth for Gateshead garage

29 October 2021

Gateshead-based Team Valley Service & MOT Centre, which says it is the largest independent garage in the North East, saw a turnover increase by £125k… Read More

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Autumn Budget 2021: The sector reacts

27 October 2021

In his second Budget of the year, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a number of measures that will affect businesses in the aftermarket. Looking broadly, fuel… Read More

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New website for TechMan as company aims for “massive 2022”

25 October 2021

GMS provider and Top Technician and Top Garage 2021 sponsors TechMan have launched a new website, which the company says is part of an overall… Read More

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Partbusters launches training programme for Sales Advisors

22 October 2021

Partbusters has launched a training programme that will provide a training baseline for Sales Advisors in what the company says is a first for the… Read More