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AUDITORS FAILING COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS
A lack of competition in the audit market is failing shareholders as it encourages the big four accountancy firms to favour management interests, the Competition Commission (CC) said today. Read the full story inside.
UKPLC helps make Automechanika India a success
Nine UK companies helped to make the inaugural Automechanika New Delhi event in India a resounding success.
Motor trade faces "perfect storm" for failure, says IMI
The IMI says automotive businesses must invest in new skills or risk failure. In the run up to the public launch of its Professional Register in April, the IMI says the motor trade faces a “perfect storm” for failure in the next three years. A lack of management skills, little customer service skills and a rise in vehicle technology is all contributing to that.
Billion pound boost to SME economy
More than 10,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been able to access commercial loans and boost the economy thanks to a Government
PROVING FACTORY TO BRING NEW JOBS AND NEW TECH TO UK MARKET
A new manufacturing initiative has been launched by Government, aimed at boosting component manufacturing in the automotive sector. The plan, dubbed the Proving Factory, will result in 250 extra jobs being created directly, with a further 1000 created in the wider supply chain.
Comline on pole position in Welsh rally
Comline’s commitment to its "quality product at a sensible price" brand, combined with some formidable driving, has seen Bob Fowden sit atop the podium of the WAMC Welsh Tarmacadam Rally Championship for the second year running.
NEW FILTERS BRAND LAUNCHES IN UK MARKET
A new filters brand is coming to the UK market. Fil Filters says it plans to re-define standards in the filters market. The company has already won approval from Groupauto. The company started in Turkey in 1966. 6000 references currently make up its range.
CAT AWARDS 2013 - MEET THE WINNERS
The winners of the CAT Awards 2013 have been revealed at a glittering ceremony in Twickenham. 168 members of the independent automotive aftermarket came together to see which businesses and people had triumphed in what has been the biggest ever CAT Awards. Meet the winners inside.