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Stellantis appoints new director for LCV Pro One
Stellantis UK is set to give its van sales a push with the appointment of Charles Martin as LCV Pro One Director, effective immediately. Martin has over 20 years of experience within the group across sales, parts and service, and…
Steer Automotive launches co-branded repair facility with Admiral in Derby
Crash repair business Steer Automotive group has launched a co-branded repair location with Admiral, its second with the insurance giant. The launch of Steer Derby Admiral saw the conversion and rebranding of the existing Steer Prestige Derby location, providing Admiral…
New car sales up 6.6% in March to hit seven-year high
The UK new car market grew by 6.6% in March with 380,627 new vehicles registered, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks the best March – and best…
David Hilbert to return to Kia UK as Sales Director
Kia UK has revealed David Hilbert will return to Kia UK in the position of Sales Director, effective 1 May 2026, replacing Sanka De Silva. He will report to Simon Hetherington, Commercial Director at Kia UK, and oversee sales across…
Autotrader editorial car reviews now feature ‘green’ ratings
Autotrader has introduced a sustainability rating to its editorial new car reviews. The green ratings will follow the same convention currently found on Autotrader, with a maximum possible five stars, including half stars. Erin Baker, Autotrader’s Editorial Director, said: “In a world in which consumers are becoming increasingly sustainability-conscious it’s vital…
Women in Transport to lead CV Show’s ‘Driven By Her’ platform
Women in Transport will be the official Chair and sponsor of The Commercial Vehicle Show’s ‘Driven By Her’ platform. The initiative is a part of Celebrating Every Journey (CEJ) which has been created to drive positive change by bringing in…
Rising fuel costs trigger strong interest in hybrids
Interest in hybrid electric vehicles is accelerating in response to rising fuel costs, according to Carwow. Polling more than 1,200 drivers, Carwow reveals that 54% are reconsidering what car to buy next, with 26% now saying they would now choose…