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  • Gates launches technical webinar series

    Gates has announced the launch of a series of technical support webinars, which have been designed for au ...

    Gates has announced the launch of a series of technical support webinars, which have been designed for automotive installers in the UK. Timing Drive Solutions on October 30, 2020 at 10.30 was the firs ...

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  • SMMT notes growth in LCV market

    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced that the UK new light commercial vehi ...

    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has announced that the UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second consecutive month in October. The LCV market was up 13.3% ...

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  • PPG releases COVID-19 statement

    As we move into a second national lockdown in England along with further restrictions across the rest of ...

    As we move into a second national lockdown in England along with further restrictions across the rest of the UK, PPG has released a statement concerning all of PPG Refinish UK & Ireland businesses ...

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  • DVSA releases HGV tyre guidance

    Earlier this year, the Government announced that tyres aged 10 years and older would be banned on the fro ...

    Earlier this year, the Government announced that tyres aged 10 years and older would be banned on the front axles of lorries, buses and coaches. Here, the DVSA provides its guidance on the change in r ...

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  • DVSA issues MOT guidance

    The DVSA has released MOT guidance following the Government’s announcement of new national restrictions f ...

    The DVSA has released MOT guidance following the Government’s announcement of new national restrictions from Thursday 5 November, to reduce the spread of coronavirus.  Vehicle testing  The national re ...

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  • epyx releases SMR top 20

    According to a UK service, maintenance and repair (SMR) top 20 released by epyx, brake pads and discs are ...

    According to a UK service, maintenance and repair (SMR) top 20 released by epyx, brake pads and discs are the most common reason UK fleet vehicles enter workshops. The table has been based on informat ...

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  • SMMT data shows rise in CV production

    According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK co ...

    According to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), UK commercial vehicle (CV) production increased 3.3% in September. 7,603 vans, trucks, taxis and bus ...

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  • Mirka celebrates decade of power tool division

    Mirka has announced its power tools division will be celebrating its 10th birthday in October 2020. The l ...

    Mirka has announced its power tools division will be celebrating its 10th birthday in October 2020. The last decade has seen the team create products such as the DEROS sanders, which have become two o ...

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  • Haulage business investment collapses

    Analysis of the latest official data by Catax has shown that business investment in the haulage industry ...

    Analysis of the latest official data by Catax has shown that business investment in the haulage industry collapsed by 17.8% annually as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy. Total business inv ...

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  • Ben announces the extension of its services

    Ben has announced the extension of its services to offer support to industry people who have lost their j ...

    Ben has announced the extension of its services to offer support to industry people who have lost their jobs as well as those who are at risk of losing their jobs. Ben has reportedly seen a 52% increa ...

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