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Blackstone bankrolls new EV-focused platform
- 02/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new EV-focused, India-centric automotive technology platform has been launched by a triumvirate of global automotive players. Called Sona Comstar, the platform has been developed following a partnership between in automotive drivetrain solutions company Sona BLW Precision Forging, private equity funds from [...] -
Future Van 2019 to focus on electric targets
- 02/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The FTA will host a session dedicated to helping van operators meet the government's zero emissions target at its new event, Future Van 2019. Future Van 2019 takes place at the NAEC in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire on 3 October 2019. The event will see renowned industry expert Tim Campbell of Campbell’s [...] -
AutoRaise seeking industry support
- 02/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AutoRaise is seeking more trustees and volunteers to support its continued growth. It is asking anyone interested to apply to the industry charity by 13 September. The board will consider all applications from any vehicle repair industry stakeholders and is particularly keen to seek experienced professionals [...] -
Copart achieves global customer standard
- 02/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Online vehicle remarketing company Copart UK has become the first in its industry to be awarded the prestigious CCA Global Standard Accreditation by the Customer Contact Association. The CCA Global Standard, recognised as the definitive standard for customer contact operations, was awarded to Copart following an [...] -
Fix Auto conference sold out
- 02/09/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fix Auto UK has announced its ‘Building on Success’ 2019 National Conference is completely sold out with a record number of delegates and sponsors attending the two-day event. For 2019, October’s event has moved to the Silverstone Wing - the home of the British Motor Racing. This has enabled the event to [...] -
CV production down a third in July
- 30/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
British commercial vehicle (CV) production declined 31.2% in July, the fourth successive month of negative growth. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production for both home and overseas markets fell, by 16.8% and 39.8% respectively, as model changeovers [...] -
H.R. Owen gets the Italian job
- 30/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
H.R. Owen has been appointed the official UK retailer to Puritalia Automobili, makers of the high-tech Italian sportscar Berlinetta. Puritalia Automobili is the third new brand to now fall under the H.R. Owen umbrella this year, joining all-electric performance car brands Rimac and Automobili Pininfarina. [...] -
Eco Balance saves 100,000km of CO2
- 30/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Glasurit's new Eco Balance product range has saved enough CO2 in six months since launch to drive around the world 2.6 times, or to travel 100,000km in a car. The total saving to date is 13,709kg of CO2, which has been achieved since the products officially launched at the beginning of March. Gavin Townsend, [...] -
UK roads ranked 16th in Europe
- 30/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The UK has been ranked just 16th in a survey of the best countries in Europe to drive in. While fourth in safety, congestion and cost of petrol meant the UK finished well down the list. German was ranked first, finishing in the top 10 for safety and road quality, and in the top five for road length. Iceland has [...] -
‘Meet the experts’ at LCV2019
- 30/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LCV2019 is introducing 'meet the experts' sessions this year, enabling car technology companies supporting the government's road to zero strategy to receive new levels of advice from leading industry experts. The sessions will be hosted on the UK government pavilion, managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre [...]