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ATS Euromaster FD named financial director of the Year
ATS Euromaster Group finance director Rachel McMullen has won the UK Finance Director of the Year Award at the Business Finance Awards 2015. McMullen recognised in the Blue Chip category (companies with a turnover greater than £250 million). The senior finance team was also nominated for the Finance Team of the Year. McMullen commented: “I was proud just to be shortlisted, but winning has been fantastic. The financial team at ATS Euromaster has been crucial and through this award I am thrilled that our efforts over the last five years have been recognised.”
Continue ReadingPRA joins in call for ATMs to be exempt from business rates
The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), which represents Britain’s 5,400 independent petrol filling stations, has joined the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA) in calling for ATMs to be exempt from Business Rates.
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Budget supports driverless car development, freezes fuel duty
Chancellor George Osborne’s 2015 brought a number of headlines to the automotive industry this time round. With relevant decisions focusing on autonomous car development and fuel duty freezes, this year’s budget went some way to underline the importance of the UK automotive sector to wider economic growth. In a move that will affect many in […]
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Vipal expanding across Europe
At the end of 2014, Brazilian retreading material supplier Vipal reported that it had opened a UK distribution centre in the East Anglian port of Felixstowe. However, the recent opening is more than just an example of an expanding operation in one European market, rather it is an example of how the company is growing across the continent. Tyres & Accessories met up with Vipal Europe general manager Alessandro Campos and East and region sales representative, Michal Baxa at the company’s new distribution facility to find out more.
Continue ReadingPirelli offering ‘complete lifecycle management’ for fleets
Pirelli aims to offer “identical quality for all the tyre lives of its fleet customers” as of its “complete lifecycle management” offer for fleets. Indeed, the manufacturer reports that Pirelli’s retreading system is aimed at increasing Pirelli casing value through two key elements: tyre conception and production quality and optimised range of Novateck products. Chris […]
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New chief car editor at Glass’s
Steve Jackson has been appointed to the key role of chief car editor at Glasss, Europes largest vehicle data provider. He will be responsible for all car valuations and forecasts for the new and used markets - including the industry-standard Glasss Guide to Car Values.
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Call to make telematics part of driving test
Crispin Moger, CEO at Marmalade, the provider of cars and insurance for young drivers, has commented on the calls from the IAM to overhaul the current driving test. He explains the best way to promote driver safety for young people is to encourage the wider use of black box technology.
Continue ReadingIAM calls for driving test overhaul
As the driving test reaches its 80th anniversary in the UK, leading road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) says it’s time the way we teach new drivers received a comprehensive overhaul to keep it relevant to todays driving landscape and to the problems faced by young people on the road.
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Vacu-Lug adds further retread manufacturing upgrades
Vacu-Lug has added two more phases of conveyor system, as well as another 12-segment, high-pressure “Logistik” press and installed new LED lighting in various areas of the Vacu-Lug site as part of a suite of measure investing in the company’s retread manufacturing capabilities. The installation of conveyor systems within Vacu-Lug’s Hotcure department began in 2012 […]
Continue ReadingMOT testers must consider process changes
MOT Stations will have to look at changing and possibly enhancing how they manage test quality in light of DVSA’s announcement that its new MOT computer system will not record QC checks. However, according to a release issued by RMI on 17 March, Authorised Examiners (AE’s) will need to provide evidence to DVSA in the […]
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Pirelli continues young apprentice support
With National Apprentice Week drawing to a close on 13 March, Pirelli celebrated the impact these young workers have had on its business. Each year Pirelli recruits apprentices to focus on various aspects of its business focussing on various areas of the business including mechanical, electrical and research and development. They are provided with all […]
Continue ReadingMore British cars with more British components
British cars are being made with more British-sourced components as the UK automotive industrys renaissance continues apace, new research reveals. Figures from a new Automotive Council report show that domestic component makers sold 19 per cent more products to UK vehicle producers last year than in 2013.
Continue ReadingAA challenges political parties over fuel duty
AA research reveals that the UK continues to levy the highest level of road fuel tax in the EU – despite four years of a fuel duty freeze. Analysis of road fuel tax levels in Europe shows that, despite UK fuel duty being frozen at 57.95p since March 2011, drivers in this country still pay the biggest chunk (69 per cent) per litre than those in other European countries.
Continue ReadingResearch shows lack of trust in garages
UK garages are facing calls for better transparency and improved service as almost two thirds (60 per cent) of motorists say they have had a bad experience when taking their car in for a repair, service or MOT. The findings from research conducted for garage comparison website RAC Garage Compare will do little to allay concerns about the standard of service from local independent garages or fears that customers may be ripped off as one in 10, 11 per cent, say they don’t trust local garages at all.
Continue ReadingKwik-Fit offers 200 apprenticeships
Kwik-Fit is offering 200 apprenticeships at the companys centres across the UK, providing opportunities for many school leavers to work close to home. Most of the two year apprenticeships are available to 16-18 year olds, providing a valuable first step on a career in the automotive sector. Kwik-Fit has trained more than 1,800 people under its current apprenticeship programme. Over the last 15 years the scheme has consistently seen higher success rates than the national average, with many participants progressing to senior levels within the company.
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