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Independent dealership group Arnold Clark Automobiles has acquired Midwest Motor Factors. The deal sees the West Midlands factor’s six branches, including Monmore Auto Parts in Wolverhampton and Diamond Distribution become part of the group, and will see Managing Director Paul Yardley remain with the company to continue driving the business forward

GSF Car Parts is set to extend its motorcycle fleet after completing a successful trial period. The two-wheeled trial began in May 2014, with six scooters operating in London delivering stock to garages in urban areas. On the back of how successful this system proved to be, the concept had been rolled out to other areas across the UK, including Birmingham and the South West

Paul King reflects on the heydays for servicing hydraulic Citroëns before the bubble burst

Andy Fletcher explains how a retail store has made the transition to factor, with a little unintentional remodelling along the way

The SMMT and Motor Codes have launched a consumer-facing web portal to enable motorists to quickly find out if any recall notices have been issued against their vehicle

The 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, Germany, sees 700 drivers in 175 vehicles compete while the brands and car sponsors take advantage of the 300,000 plus visitors and TV viewers. But to Falken Tyres, this race is an opportunity to do some heavy testing on its tyres to try and find any techniques that can benefit its passenger vehicle tyre developments

Autopromotec took place from May 20-24 in Italy with the theme: ‘The economy is picking up, Cars can restart’. 100,000 visitors were projected to visit the show, and even an uncharacteristically cold and wet Bologna didn’t put them off'

Long-rumoured show to become reality in 2016

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