Editor’s Blog

South Hereford Garages has opened its own centralised 10,000sqft dedicated Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and Valet Centre at Three Mills Trading Estate in Hereford.

Frontline Solutions (UK) Ltd, a leading supplier of software, consultancy and training for the motor industry, has formed a partnership with investment group Capricorn Ventures International to take the company to its next stage of business development and expansion.

JCT600 Ltd based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England's largest privately owned motor group has been named 'Best UK Family Business, Northern Region', in the £25m+ turnover category of the Coutts Prize for Family Business 2007/ 2008.

At a time when service intervals are getting longer Unipart Automotive is urging independent garages to maximise the extra revenue opportunities that can be gained replacing cabin filters during vehicle servicing, as recommended by the vehicle manufacturers service schedule.

The proven economics of running a fleet of new Isuzu 7.5 tonne trucks convinced Hull company Burflex Scaffolding Ltd to invest in new 7.5t Isuzu vehicles to replace some of its older fleet of non Isuzu trucks.

The Thatcham BSI Kitemarkhas been acknowledged as the Best Safety Initiative of the Year at the Fleet News Awards.

According to recent figures released on business failures* nearly 250 motor retailers failed in 2007. And predictions are that these numbers may increase in 2008 as the aftermath of the 2007 floods, combined with the impact of the credit crunch hits businesses across the country.

Immediacy, one of the leading UK content management solution providers (part of the Mediasurface group (UK, AIM: MSR)) has announced the launch of newly designed website for Skoda. Fun and simple to navigate, www.skoda.co.uk incorporates unique and innovative features such as flipcharts and flash applications to give viewers even more information

Budding young students from Belmont Primary School joined the deputy Mayor of Bexley and put their artistic talents to the test by painting a car to look like an Easter card.

TRW Automotive Aftermarket has just announced the second range extension so far this year, for its market leading chassis programme.