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How parts suppliers are making it easier for independents to maintain Chinese cars

With Chinese brands becoming an increasingly significant part of the UK car parc, we find out what’s being done to help independents maintain these vehicles

29 September 2026

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Why Stellantis is still investing in the independent sector

Neil Gibbs, the head of the OEM’s new joint venture, talks to us about the challenges and the opportunities

10 September 2026

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INDUSTRY REACTS TO 'END OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE' ANNOUNCEMENT

The governments' latest announcement could see the end of petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040.

27 July 2017

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