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GSF Car Parts expands with Fareham branch opening
GSF Car Parts has opened its new branch in Fareham at Unit 810, Fareham Reach, on 166 Fareham Road. The expansion marks the opening of GSF’s 13th new branch of the year. The site spans 8,760 square feet of space,…
BookMyGarage sales success operations manager raises funds for charity Ben
Ollie Sanderson, sales success operations manager at BookMyGarage, has completed a 1,123-mile cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats, raising just under £2,500 for automotive charity Ben. Sanderson has travelled the length of the UK over two weeks, meeting…
Abarth 500e qualifies for Government Electric Car Grant
The all-electric Abarth 500e now qualifies for the UK Government’s Band 1 Electric Car Grant, worth £3,750. Customers can now purchase the Abarth 500e from just £24,245 on-the-road (£27,245 for Abarth 500e Convertible). Kris Cholmondeley, managing director at FIAT &…
Used van market remains resilient in Q2, says Manheim
Demand and buyer engagement for used vans has remained healthy throughout Q2 while buyers become more selective with their stock acquisition, according to Mnaheim Auction Services. Average selling prices across Manheim auctions reduced from £9,505 in Q1 to £8,489 in…
Dealers anticipate ‘game changing’ BYD flash charging
Nine out of 10 used car dealers (90%) in the UK say BYD’s flash charging will be a “game changer” for electric cars, according to Startline’s July Used Car Tracker which questioned 60 dealers. This research shows 78% believe that…
Big Motoring World deploys Jigcar’s AI Transport Management System
Big Motoring World has deployed Jigcar’s AI-powered Transport Management System (TMS) to streamline the movement of up to 200 vehicles per day across its nationwide network. The system has replaced manual, paper-based processes with a single, centralised system covering transport…
Vertu fleet centre in Birmingham to handle Mazda enquiries
Vertu’s fleet centre in Birmingham, which recently took on franchises for both BYD and Geely, will be responsible for dealing with fleet enquiries for the Mazda range. Customers can explore models in the range in person at Vertu Mazda Redditch.…