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Disparity in spark plug prices raises questions over the need for use of precious metals

NAC MG UK has committed to starting construction of its TF LE500 sportscar at Longbridge at the beginning of August.

Neville Briggs has become the managing director of CFC Solutions, the fleet software company, but will continue as managing director of Pinewood Computer Solutions too.

Kia Motors (UK) has appointed Andrew Sellars as its new head of fleet and remarketing.

Thatcham has officially opened its first regional training centre specifically targeting vehicle damage assessment.

AXA Insurance has dropped EurotaxGlass’s in favour of Audatex

Royal & Sun Alliance is understood to be expanding its insurer-owned network of bodyshops

Forté has announced a £1 million investment to help independent workshop members establish the brand

SsangYong UK has appointed David Foster, a former Bank of Scotland executive, as its new dealer development manager.

Volvo's V70 is now available to order in R-Design specification from £26,745.

Managing director registers interest as Goodyear Dunlop looks for fast-fit franchisees

NGK has simplified its Box Clever reward scheme for garages that use its spark plugs, glow plugs and Lambda sensors.

Federal Mogul is hoping that technological changes within its product ranges will reduce the stocking burden on motor repairers and factors.

Shorter ranges and on-demand supplies replace parts stock issue for repairers

Direct ignition systems, fitted to around 30% of new cars, to become more common

Reports suggests Luton centres being consolidated into one site following five closures

WNS Assistance recognises achievements

Demand outstrips supply as market feels the impact of continuing increases in raw material costs

Simon Wheeler has been appointed as Fiat UK’s head of used vehicle remarketing.

Daimler is considering cooperation on sharing parts with Jaguar and Land Rover.

A court has ordered a Volvo dealer to pay £1,350 to a customer whose feet are too big to use the accelerator on his new car.

April new car registrations were up by 3.2% to 175,668 units, an increase of 5,505 units.

Three years since he took the helm of Nissan and Renault, Carlos Ghosn has reportedly hinted that he may relinquish one of his two chief executive roles.

Dodge is launching a new Journey crossover, available in the UK from August.

Kream Automotive Training has won a contract with Vertu Motors to train almost 400 staff in sales techniques.

But first quarter sales are better than expected: “Customers are downsizing into lower medium models, but not out of them”

Car hire firm Avis has surveyed 2,500 daily rental customers to determine what impact their experience will have on their new car buying decision.

Future training in the motor industry should focus more on people than products.

No sooner has Seat unveiled the new Ibiza five-door than our spies have captured its sportier cousin – the three-door SportCoupé.

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