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Justine Greening has been replaced by Patrick McLoughlin as Transport Secretary in today’s Government reshuffle. Vince Cable continues as Business Secretary, one of five Liberal Democrats who keep their posts in the coalition cabinet.

The feel-good factor from the Olympics has failed to tempt buyers off their sofas and into shops this August, according to new figures from the British Retail Consortium

Euro Car Parts has invested in a new storage facility for its collision repair products. The 141,000 square foot site in Swadlincote has been secured for ten years with the company. ECP says a unique agreement with building owners GE Capital means the company can outfit the building to its exact requirements.

GSF has announced a significant increase in its exhaust stock portfolio. Working with Bosal, GSF says it will now support an increased range of replacement exhaust systems, catalytic converters and accessories like brackets, clamps and mountings. To support the move GSF says its new warehouse in Birmingham will become the hub of its logistics operations. The site is already equipped to handle daily deliveries to GSF’s 74 UK branches.

Sinemaster is hoping to get more technicians used to the art of up-selling thanks to a new series of training courses. The Iris distributor is running a series of training courses in partnership with training providers Training 2000 at its facilities in Blackburn and Loughborough. The aim of the courses, says Sinemaster, is to equip repairers with the skills to identify up-selling opportunities.

A new proposal in the EU could potentially outlaw modified cars and put an end to aftermarket performance parts. The proposal aims to eradicate dangerous and un-roadworthy vehicles on UK roads by forcing vehicles to comply with the standards they had when they were type approved.

GSF has been told not to broadcast one of its radio commercials again following a ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority. A GSF radio advert claiming that customers “could save up to 70 percent on main dealer prices” was ruled to be in breach of advertising guidelines.

Schaeffler’s Bob Carter is celebrating 50 years in the automotive industry. The Territory Manager, who represents Schaeffler’s LuK, INA and FAG brands in the North East of England and Scotland will reach the milestone in September – a month after his 65th birthday.