Three-time CAT award winner ABP Motorsport is also now the Motor Codes Garage of the Year. The Crewe-based workshop in Cheshire took the top prize in the small business category, while Reynolds of Selby in North Yorkshire was judged the best large businesses.
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Competition Clutch builds dedicated UK centre
American transmission brand Competition Clutch has taken its first steps into the UK market by setting up a dedicated UK sales and logistics centre. The company, which has partnered with Universal Automotive ...
UAN LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
The United Aftermarket Network is celebrating the launch of its new website. As part of a number of new initiatives aimed at supporting the core business of its members, the UAN has launched its new website to improve visibility and usability for consumers.
Industry blog: The future is far from certain
The last few years have shown that predicting the future is far from easy. One certainty is that vehicles will continue to become more technologically advanced, particularly when it comes to fuel. Rising diesel prices could see lower capacity petrol engines using turbo or hybrid technology becoming more popular. Also, expect to see further progress in technology, such as regenerative braking, that utilises
A history lesson in parts
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Delphi in £620 million negotation with FCI group
Delphi has entered exclusive negotiations to buy the Motorized Vehicles Division (MVL) of the FCI Group. The deal, valued at £620 million, is expected to close by the end of this year. If the sale is agreed the division will become part of Delphi’s Electrical/Electronic Architecture segment.
MOTORMANIA CHAIN ENTERS ADMINISTRATION
The seventeen-strong Motormania chain and Midland Car Parts have been put into administration. Grant Thornton has been appointed as the administrators for the two companies which traded under Richard C Hartley Limited. The 25-year-old business employs 92 people across its sites.
Halfords, strap wrenches and grass seed
Halfords has got a bit of a roasting from Which? for poor levels of customer service this week.
It gives me the opportunity to tell you my number one favourite story about stock and customers service.
DELPHI UPDATES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Delphi has updated its Warwickshire training centre to provide better learning opportunities for its staff and to showcase its range of Hartridge test equipment. The centre’s new layout gives Delphi almost 20,000 square feet of space. The site features several fully equipped workshops.