Alan Feldberg
Alan Feldberg tracks how manufacturers, fleets, mobility providers and repair networks are reshaping the modern motor industry, with a particular focus on the UK car market and its supply chain. His work for Bodyshop Magazine centres on short, data-led news pieces that turn corporate announcements and market reports into clear signals for the automotive trade. He has been part of the magazine’s editorial team for years, including a period where he was credited in the masthead as Middle East editor.
Chinese makers and a changing UK car parc
A defining strand in Feldberg’s coverage is the rapid rise of Chinese vehicle manufacturers in the UK and what that means for the car parc and risk landscape. In one report he highlights that more than 412,000 Chinese cars are now on UK roads, drawing on Gecko Risk Insights data to spell out growth rates, monthly registrations and forecasts that point to over 400,000 sales in a single year. He links these figures to the UK’s position as a major export destination for Chinese brands, framing the trend as a structural shift rather than a passing spike in imports.
That focus on specific data and market share recurs in his reporting on Chery, where he notes record monthly UK sales and rising registrations as evidence of sustained momentum for the brand.
He also follows Chery’s product pipeline, covering its plan to launch a first electric vehicle in the UK within a defined timeframe, which shows his interest in how new entrants expand from volume growth into technology-led offerings. Across these pieces, Feldberg’s distinguishing feature is an emphasis on concrete numbers and named models, using them to track how one group of manufacturers is steadily altering the composition of UK roads.
Dealerships, fleets and mobility services
Another consistent theme in Feldberg’s work is the business infrastructure that sits around vehicle sales, from online retail platforms to leasing and remarketing providers.
He reports on Cazoo’s introduction of AI-powered call summaries for dealerships, explaining how the tool helps staff handle enquiries more effectively and convert more leads, which illustrates his interest in practical technology that changes day-to-day dealer operations rather than abstract innovation. That angle carries into his story on FixMyCar adopting Aircall as a new communications platform, where he details the platform’s role in customer service and emphasises its integration into existing workflows.
On the fleet and leasing side, Feldberg covers Van Monster relocating sites to support closer integration with the Northgate Mobility network, noting specific towns and the strategic aim of strengthening the mobility offering. He also reports on Arval completing the acquisition of Athlon, focusing on the deal’s significance for vehicle leasing and mobility solutions rather than consumer-facing details.
In his coverage of BCA’s 80th anniversary, he draws out the company’s long-standing role in vehicle remarketing within the UK motor industry, underscoring the continuity and scale of this segment of the market. Taken together, these stories show Feldberg’s particular attention to how technology, consolidation and network moves impact the business models of dealerships, fleets and mobility providers.
Repair networks, parts supply and OEM approvals
Feldberg also writes regularly on the collision repair and parts distribution side of the industry, reflecting Bodyshop Magazine’s core audience. He follows the expansion of GSF Car Parts, noting a plan to open 20 additional branches and treating that growth as part of a wider strategy to strengthen national coverage. The emphasis is on the operational scale of the network and its significance for garages and bodyshops that rely on timely parts supply.
In another piece he reports on Fix Auto Caldicot securing approval from Tesla, highlighting the achievement as a marker of capability and alignment with manufacturer standards. Rather than focusing on the brand’s consumer image, he concentrates on what OEM approval means for a repairer’s position in the market and the types of vehicles it can now handle.
These articles show Feldberg’s interest in how repair groups and distributors build reach, secure manufacturer recognition and position themselves within the evolving ecosystem of modern vehicle technology.
Fuel prices, employment and wider industry pressures
Beyond company-level moves, Feldberg covers wider pressures on the motor industry that affect both businesses and drivers. His reporting on fuel prices picks up on warnings from the RAC that costs are rising sharply after the collapse of Iran peace talks, and he frames this as a major issue with further significant increases expected.
The focus is on the direct impact on motoring costs and, by extension, on the operating environment for garages, fleets and dealers. In another piece he covers JLR’s decision to cut 4,000 jobs over two years in a bid to save £1.7bn, presenting the numbers plainly and tying them to corporate cost-saving objectives.
By selecting stories that combine financial figures with employment and price effects, Feldberg adds a layer of macro context to his otherwise company-focused beat, showing how global events and manufacturer strategies filter through to the broader automotive ecosystem.
Across these strands, Feldberg’s work is marked by concise, fact-led reporting on the business and structural side of the automotive sector rather than consumer reviews or lifestyle angles.
He writes in a consistent news format, leading with the key development, backing it with specific data or named organisations, and keeping the focus on implications for the trade audience Bodyshop Magazine serves. His recurring attention to Chinese manufacturers, dealer and fleet technology, network expansion and industry headwinds sets his coverage apart from a general motoring reporter who might prioritise new model launches or road tests.
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