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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.