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Why CAT editorial will never be mortgaged by advertising

Why our editorial is our most important commodity...

23 March 2010

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The CAT Awards: what a success!

Jim talks CAT Awards - and why this year's Awards were a landmark event for CAT

01 February 2010

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Just what does a CAT publisher do?

What does a publisher do? It's a question Jim is asked all the time. Well, here's the answer!

17 December 2009

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My Good Garage Experience

Jim has a pleasurable morning at TJ Hall & Son. And doesn't even mind parting with his cash

05 November 2009

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Equip Auto 2009: Publisher's Report

This is Jim's serious blog about Equip Auto: and the top five companies of the show in his eyes

15 October 2009

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It's CAT Awards Time

Get the 22nd January 2010 in your diary - it's the CAT Awards Lunch. Read how you can get an invitation for free...

05 October 2009

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Remanufacturing: it's interesting!

Publisher Jim Foster talks remanufacturing (and Girls Aloud) following a meeting with Remy UK

24 September 2009

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Fishing with aftermarket bosses

Want to learn how to fly fish? Then our publisher Jim Foster can teach you...

10 September 2009

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CAT 30th birthday issue: from inception to your letter box

The story of how CAT's best-ever issue was put together

12 June 2009

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Independent garage service without a smile

One substandard independent garage can create a bad image for all...

01 June 2009

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