ELV DIRECTIVE UNDER REVIEW
New rules to take into account the volume of plastics and heavy metals used in modern cars
scrappage
‘NO SCRAPPAGE SCHEME’ WILL HAPPEN, CONFIRMS IAAF
Federation boss Wendy Williamson welcomes ‘fantastic news’ that helps secure the viability of the aftermarket
SMMT BOSS SPEAKS ABOUT THE AFTERMARKET
No ‘clarion call’ to introduce technician licensing, but aftermarket is ‘biggest section’ in terms of numbers says Chief Exec. Mike Hawes
SMMT PUSHES FOR POST-LOCKDOWN SCRAPPAGE SCHEME
Industry body suggests discounts for new cars to kickstart the industry, but the IAAF warns of dangerous consequences for the aftermarket
WHO BENEFITS FROM SCRAPPAGE?
As before, the VMs stand to gain from a scheme, but is the aftermarket organised enough to mount a challenge?
‘CUSTOMERS ARE ANGRY’ DAVID MASSEY TELLS TV VIEWERS
ADS Preston’s David Massey appears on BBC’s One Show to talk about how diesel car owners are feeling now after having been encouraged to buy diesel cars
NEWS
COTSWOLD MOTAQUIP ACQUIRED B…Single-branch motor factor was an existing UAN member...
SYNETIQ SOLD FOR £225mUS-based Insurance Automotive Auctions expands UK presence with auctioneer and dismantler...
ECP TO DISH OUT £400 BATTERY…Garages will need to hit battery sales targets if they want to keep the devices...
FAI AUTOMOTIVE ACQUIRED FOR …South Africa-based Motus Aftermarket Parts adds to its portfolio, Jonathan Alexander to remain CEO...
NI BIENNIAL MOT OPPOSEDNFDA on NI MOT frequency change: "Not the correct solution to the issues currently facing the NI Testing Scheme" ...
NEW ISSUE: CAT AUTUMN 2021
- BREAKING NEW GROUND: Does our need to reuse and recycle bring new life to an old idea? WINTER RETAIL: Are the number plate BSAU145e changes an opportunity, or strictly legal business? Read More
