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Parts supply blamed for drop in UK vehicle production

Chip crisis, closure of the Honda plant and war in Ukraine blamed for sluggish new registrations.

28 April 2022

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Large fire rips through Preston scrapyard

70 firefighters tackle huge blaze at Recycling Lives facility

28 April 2022

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AAG takes over Knoll Holdings

Huge factor chain added to the Alliance portfolio

26 April 2022

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MOT Frequency comes up for debate... Again

4:2:2 back on the table as government considers ways to tackle cost of living crisis.

26 April 2022

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Shortis Group acquires PPK Factors

Second recent acquisition in Bury St Edmunds by Norwich-based chain

26 April 2022

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UK fulfilment centre for CTEK at Rotronics site

Warehousing and order processing deal signed, plus new apointments

20 April 2022

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Blitz Motor Factors acquired by Alliance Automotive Group

Two-site factor bought out by trading network

20 April 2022

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Movers: Senior appointments at Shaftec

New Marketing Manager and Purchasing Manager join the team

20 April 2022

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Petition launched to address skills shortage

Campaign to get technicians and panel beaters on the official UK Government Shortage Occupations list

20 April 2022

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R90 pad test: DVSA responds to questions

Authority clarifies testing procedure, but refuses to name affected parties

01 April 2022

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