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The average Ford Mondeo owner covers more miles on UK roads than any other vehicle, a survey by warranty specialists Warranty Direct has revealed. The research shows that on average ‘Mondeo Men’ cover 15,000 miles per year, compared to the national average of some 12,000 miles.

MOOG brand to be relaunched

Gates says that its aftermarket profile has soared with the news that the Opel Ampera, recently named Car of the Year at the Geneva Motor Show, is fitted with Gates’ Stretch-Fit technology. Both the Ampera and its US counterpart, the Chevrolet Volt, use Stretch Fit technology to increase efficiency.

TT Automotive expands with new investments

Motor Codes has revealed the top 100 UK garages in its Garage of the Year competition. The competition asked customers to vote for their favourite UK garage, with record numbers of votes being cast this year. A shortlist of the top 100 garages, with five businesses in each of the 20 categories has been produced.

Unipart agrees Mini parts supply deal

GroupAuto hails successful AutoCare show

Tesco Cars has closed its doors to new orders just one year after its launch. The supermarket chain's operation had hoped to provide consumers with quality used cars and connect them with a network of more than 1000 independent garages for more affordable servicing and repair work.

Tesco Cars has closed just one year after launch

The Automotive Technician Accreditation scheme has announced a number of changes for 2012. Responding to feedback from members, the parent body of the ATA, the IMI, has developed a new program designed to make ATA training: “more accessible, flexible and cost-effective.”