A number of aftermarket personalities have hit back at claims that a recent rise in BMW thefts is down to independent garages. Brian Spratt of the IAAF and Stuart Carr of fast fit chain HiQ have both expressed concern over a series of articles claiming that block exemption legislation is behind the rise.
Halfords Group boss “has agreed to leave the Board of Halfords and will cease to be employed with immediate effect.” Halfords Chairman Dennis Millard will head the company during the search for a new CEO and said: “It is felt that now is the right time for a change of leadership in the Group.”
What is BEN? It’s your industry charity. What does BEN do? It offers care, support and welfare to the motor trade. Who is BEN for? You, your family, and your dependants. No less than 15,000 people are helped by BEN every year, but that figure is quickly dwarfed when Head of Marketing Ray Diggins explains the scope of BEN’s remit.
Parts Alliance Chairman Steve Fulford has expressed his ‘disappointment’ over the sale of Camberley Auto Factors to Andrew Page. Fulford founded PA in 1999, when he was also Managing Director of Allparts Automotive.
Andrew Page has bought key Parts Alliance member Camberley Auto Factors (CAF) for an undisclosed sum. The biggest member of The Parts Alliance, CAF’s 30 branches means Andrew Page now has a network of more than 90 sites.
Andrew Page has bought key Parts Alliance member Camberley Auto Factors (CAF) for an undisclosed sum. The biggest member of The Parts Alliance, CAF’s 30 branches means Andrew Page now has a network of more than 90 sites.
Driving tests will be available from 21 Halfords sites from this autumn in a new partnership with the Driving Standards Agency, but 39 local Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency offices are to close.
Unipart Automotive has named a new CEO. Mark Dixon, formerly of Wyko and Eriks UK will join the company as CEO as of September. Dixon’s appointment will coincide with Unipart Automotive’s head office move to Bicester from its current location in Cowley.
Bosch has opened the gates on its Boxberg proving ground to racers taking part in the prestigious Formula Student competition. The supplier welcomed 21 race cars and more than 200 students to its Boxberg facility last week, altogether paying host to 35 teams from both the Formula Student Electric and Formula Student Combustion disciplines.
Power steering component supplier Electro Steer has been bought by Belgium company Car Parts Industries (CPI) for an undisclosed sum. The Yorkshire brand, which forms part of larger firm PSR Direct, will be set up as a new company when it joins CPI.
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