Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) member benefits are currently being reviewed, and new services will be made available to members shortly, as the services offered by the Motor Vehicle Repairers Association (MVRA) are incorporated into the RMIF.

Large vans have the worst MOT pass rate of any vehicle type seen on UK roads, so commercial vehicle repairers could generate new workshop business if they target their direct marketing towards businesses likely to be using these vehicles, according to the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF).

‘To have a positive impact on proposed legislative amendments made by Government, it is vital that objections or suggestions are made prior to changes becoming law,’ according to Sue Robinson, Director of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF), commenting on the RMIF’s work on Government consultations.

Toyota GB has announced the promotion of Richard Balshaw to sales director, replacing Michael Cole who has left the company.

Renault has added City Motor Holdings as its latest authorised repairer in Newbury, Pinchington Lane.

Car dealer Clive Sutton is launching a brokerage service for customers buying and selling high-end cars.

John Couldridge, a technician at Inchcape Honda in Romford, Essex has been crowned the UK’s top young automotive technician in a national skills competition.

Fast-expanding Marshall Motor Group is to represent Hyundai in Cambridge.

BMW will be stretching its model range even further this year with the introduction of the new X1 on October 24.