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MOT testing in Scotland: update
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
The Scottish Government has announced that 11 areas in Scotland moved into protection Level 4 from 18:00 on Friday 20 November until Friday 11 December.You can read more about the measures and which a…
Autotech Recruit announces significant investment plans to drive up industry’s EV training
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
With the news that the ban on petrol and diesel car sales has been brought forward to 2030, as part of the Government’s climate change pledge, the automotive industry is gearing up for a substantial r…
MANN+HUMMEL to close UK site - all manufacturing to be centered in Europe
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
The Mann+Hummel Group, a leading filtration expert, is proposing the closure of its main manufacturing facility at Hilton Cross Business Park in Wolverhampton, as it continues to review its operationa…
Announcement from the Board Of Directors of the IMTFA
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
The IMTFA Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Simon Ayres is to become their new chairman, with Daniel Walsh continuing as Deputy Chairman. The Board would like to thank Ewan Murray, who …
Updated figures from DVSA on MOT volume forecasts
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
Following on from previous information released at the beginning of November, the DVSA has now produced updated figures for November and an updated forecast for December, broken down by postcode, to h…
Lawgistics: Furlough Claim Time Limit
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
If you have employees on either furlough or flexible furlough you should be aware of the new timescales for making a claim with HMRC. The claim needs to be submitted within roughly 14 days after the e…
FinCred IS Goes Global
Date: Wednesday 25 November 2020
IAAF credit insurance provider, FinCred IS, is excited to announce that they have joined the global broking network, UNIBA Partners. UNIBA Partners is an owner-led, client-centric global network that …
DVA Monthly Tests Conducted Statistics: October 2020
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
A new, monthly, publication providing statistics on vehicle, driver, and theory tests conducted by the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) in Northern Ireland has been published by the Dept. for Infrast…
Exol’s Darren Frogson becomes new UKLA president
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
The United Kingdom Lubricants Association (UKLA) has announced Darren Frogson, CEO of Exol Lubricants, as its new president as he prepares to embrace a period of change for the industry. As president …
Fourth and TecAlliance consolidate eparts and Order Manager sales and support services in UK & Ireland
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Fourth and TecAlliance have consolidated sales and support services for their eparts and Order Manager (formerly known as TecCom) products in UK and Ireland, bringing about a more centralised service,…
Juratek joins IAAF membership
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed its newest member, light vehicle (LV) and commercial vehicle (CV) braking specialist, Juratek, to its growing network of aftermark…
New white paper outlines value of proven aftermarket parts suppliers
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
NSK, a global supplier of motion and control solutions for industrial markets, has created a new white paper about the added value that can be provided by partnering with a proven specialist in afterm…
Last chance to vote in IAAF Pride of the Aftermarket Awards
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Voting in the IAAF 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards closes at 5.00 p.m. today, so this is the last opportunity to cast your vote. These awards have been introduced in order to reflect the impact that…
Intellectual property after 1 January 2021: update
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
On 1 January 2021 there will be changes to UK intellectual property law to ensure the smooth departure from EU IP systems and at the end of October the IPO issued key information for customers and use…
PM brings forward plans to end sale of new petrol and diesel by 2030
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has released his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs, which covers clean energy, transport, nature and innovative technologies. The Prime Min…
DIT webinar on new trading rules
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Time is rapidly running out for businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period. To reserve your place at a DIT webinar to enable you to understand the new trading rules which will come int…
EAG continues its growth and welcomes Chris Burnside as a company director
Date: Friday 13 November 2020
Sancorp, the parent company of Excel Automotive Group (EAG), has increased its number of directors, as it continues with its plans to grow the number of suppliers and subsequently, the products it off…
HMRC COVID-19 Support: CJRS extension
Date: Thursday 12 November 2020
HMRC has now made the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance available on GOV.UK. To check if you’re eligible and to get ready to claim from this week, go to GOV.UK and search 'Coronavir…
Furlough updates from Lawgistics
Date: Thursday 12 November 2020
Following the recent announcement regarding the extension of the Coronavirus furlough scheme, Lawgistics have received confirmation that neither the employer nor the employee had to have claimed under…
DVSA releases update for MOT testing forecasts
Date: Thursday 12 November 2020
Following on from previous forecasts, the DVSA has now produced the figures for November and a forecast for December, broken down by postcode, to help understand how demand will vary by area. Good p…
Motor insurance during lockdown
Date: Thursday 12 November 2020
Reports have recently been circulating in the media regarding the validity of vehicle insurance during lockdown if the driver is deemed not to be travelling for "essential" reasons such as going to wo…
Are you ready to trade in goods with the EU after 31 December 2020? - a message from The Secretary of State for Business
Date: Thursday 12 November 2020
Alok Sharma has written again to British businesses on the subject of Britain's future trading relationships from 1 January 2021. I know just how difficult the national restrictions announced over t…
Health and safety COVID-secure spot inspections ongoing
Date: Thursday 12 November 2020
HSE is carrying out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses in all areas to ensure they are COVID-secure.By calling and visiting premises and speaking directly to employers, we can chec…
Voting now open for IAAF 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2020
Voting is now open for the IAAF 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards. These awards have been introduced in order to reflect the impact that the pandemic has had on the people and the employment sector du…
IAAF Letter regarding Van Drivers
Date: Friday 06 November 2020
During the first lockdown in the Spring, the IAAF received reports that motor factor van drivers had been stopped and asked to supply an authorisation letter to justify their journey. In response, the…
UK car production falls -5.0% in worst September since 1995 as industry issues plea for vital Brexit deal
Date: Thursday 05 November 2020
UK car production fell in September, with output down -5.0%, to register the worst performance for the month in 25 years, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufa…
Extended Furlough - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Date: Thursday 05 November 2020
With the country going into the second lockdown on 5 November 2020, and with the suspension of non-essential retail including vehicle showrooms, the government has pushed back the Job Support Scheme a…
Covid-impact on Workshops - Outlook
Date: Thursday 05 November 2020
A recent study of UK workshops by Moove Pro-Brands, manufacturers of Comma oil, has found a largely positive outlook amongst the UK’s workshop technicians, as the industry begins its Covid-lockdown re…
Tips from Ben on how to deal with stress
Date: Thursday 05 November 2020
With the new lockdown having just started, it’s not surprising that many of us are feeling unsettled and worried about the future. We’ve all been experiencing lots of continual change in our daily liv…
Kerridge Commercial Systems and Phocas Software join forces to enable distributive trades to feel good about data
Date: Thursday 05 November 2020
Industry leading ERP, Retail and Business Management software provider, Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), and leading analytics software provider, Phocas Software, today signed a global partnership a…
The second lockdown and accrual of leave
Date: Thursday 05 November 2020
Under the previous furlough rules, annual leave was accruing throughout the furlough duration and could be taken during the furlough. It is extremely unlikely that the detailed guidance and regulation…
Urgent message from the Business Secretary: The way you hire from the EU is changing
Date: Friday 30 October 2020
The transition period is ending on 31 December and there will be no extension. The current rules for hiring workers from the EU will change. Time is running out and I urge you to act now to prepare fo…
Industry Briefing Bitesize session outlines growth opportunities
Date: Friday 30 October 2020
IAAF has carried out its final Bitesize Briefing before its 2020 Virtual Conference with an eye-catching presentation from Adrian Botham, founder and managing director of Servispart Consulting on “How…
Professor Jim Saker appointed as new President of IMI
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
The Institute of the Motor Industry’s Annual General Meeting on 27th October 2020 saw the announcement of its new President, Professor Jim Saker, as well as the appointment of two new Vice Presidents…
Intellectual property after 1 January 2021: Update from the IPO
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
Key information for customers and users of IP about how the IP system and the Intellectual Property Office will operate after the end of the transition period. The transition period ends on 31 Decembe…
Driving forward into 2021 – welcoming back the Commercial Vehicle Show
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
The Commercial Vehicle Show has always been the leading event on the road transport calendar each year and the 2021 event is set to be no different. Set to take place from 13-15 April at the NEC in Bi…
Is my business insured for the financial impacts of COVID-19?
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
You may have seen details of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) test case in the media recently and wondered how it may affect you and your business. The FCA has been instrumental in acting for pol…
Advice from Lawgistics: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for employees who are self-isolating
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
Lawgistics have recently had enquiries regarding Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) with particular interest relating to employees who are self-isolating. To qualify for SSP an employee must: Earn an average o…
HMRC COVID-19 Support: JRS closes and Job Support Scheme opens
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme closes on 31 October and businesses will need to make any final claims on or before 30 November. The Job Support Scheme will open on 1 November, with claims openin…
Advice from Lawgistics: making redundancies during the pandemic
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
A recent ACAS survey commissioned by YouGov has reported that 1 in 3 employers are likely to make redundancies over the next 3 months. Of the key points: 6 out of 10 large businesses said they were l…
Advice from Lawgistics: Job Support Scheme changes and template agreement
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
On Thursday 22nd October the Chancellor made two important announcements in respect of the furlough successor, the Job Support Scheme. To qualify for a grant under this scheme, an eligible employee is…
When is a van a car?
Date: Thursday 29 October 2020
Our colleagues at Xecutive Search have forwarded details of a ruling issued by the Court of Appeal which means that some crewcab vans are to be treated as cars for benefit-in-kind purposes. Court. In …
Underestimate Block Exemption at your peril, warns IAAF’s Bleasdale
Date: Friday 23 October 2020
Lawrence Bleasdale, IAAF board and council member, has warned the industry not to underestimate the importance of the Block Exemption Regulations, due to expire in May 2023, calling it “central to ens…
MOT testing in Wales: a statement from the DVSA
Date: Friday 23 October 2020
Further to the announcement from the Welsh Government about the firebreak, a series of restrictive measures will be in place from 6pm Friday 23 October until the start of Monday 9 November 2020. What …
IAAF welcomes another CV factor to its membership
Date: Thursday 22 October 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed Wessex Truck & Trailer Supplies Limited to its growing membership. The independent commercial vehicle specialist parts supplie…
Nominations still open for 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards
Date: Thursday 22 October 2020
Nominations can still be made for the IAAF 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards. These have been introduced in order to reflect the impact that the pandemic has had on people and the employment sector du…
Last call for IAAF Industry Briefing Bitesize session
Date: Thursday 22 October 2020
The next IAAF Industry Briefing Bitesize session is taking place virtually on Thursday 29th October, starting at 10.00am. This final instalment of the year will welcome Adrian Botham, founder and mana…
Andrew Nash is the latest team member to join Ad Bell Group
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2020
During these uncertain times, Ad Bell continues to strengthen and develop the team as we build back stronger! The appointment of Andrew was key in for our growth plans within the installation team. We…
Ad Bell Group Welcomes Vehicle Wrap Technician, Olivia Cope to the growing team!
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2020
Olivia brings with her experience in vehicle wrapping, window tinting and customer service. When Olivia came for her interview, I was impressed with the bespoke colour of her VW Polo, a pearlescent gr…
Ben extends its services to support automotive people who face job losses
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2020
Automotive charity, Ben, is now providing support to industry people who have lost their jobs and who are at risk of losing their jobs. Ben has seen a 52% increase in requests for support from April-S…
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