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A lack of competition in the audit market is failing shareholders as it encourages the big four accountancy firms to favour management interests, the Competition Commission (CC) said today. Read the full story inside.

The IMI says automotive businesses must invest in new skills or risk failure. In the run up to the public launch of its Professional Register in April, the IMI says the motor trade faces a “perfect storm” for failure in the next three years. A lack of management skills, little customer service skills and a rise in vehicle technology is all contributing to that.

A new manufacturing initiative has been launched by Government, aimed at boosting component manufacturing in the automotive sector. The plan, dubbed the Proving Factory, will result in 250 extra jobs being created directly, with a further 1000 created in the wider supply chain.

Comline’s commitment to its "quality product at a sensible price" brand, combined with some formidable driving, has seen Bob Fowden sit atop the podium of the WAMC Welsh Tarmacadam Rally Championship for the second year running.

A new filters brand is coming to the UK market. Fil Filters says it plans to re-define standards in the filters market. The company has already won approval from Groupauto. The company started in Turkey in 1966. 6000 references currently make up its range.

The winners of the CAT Awards 2013 have been revealed at a glittering ceremony in Twickenham. 168 members of the independent automotive aftermarket came together to see which businesses and people had triumphed in what has been the biggest ever CAT Awards. Meet the winners inside.

Tony Wilson speaks to CAT and says sorry for the mistakes and sorry to those that have been hurt by the collapse of Klarius Group – 250 redundant employees and out-of-pocket customers and suppliers. Read more inside.