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Seat remains fastest growing brand
- 12/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Seat has reported a new sales record in July. This comes after it achieved its highest sales volume in the first six months of the year. Its global deliveries went up by 4.7% in July compared to the same month in 2018, with a total of 55,200 vehicles sold. This exceeds the record level set in 2018. In the year [...] -
AW boss wins global accolade
- 09/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
AW Repair Group’s managing director has received a global accolade for business leadership. Andrew Walsh is one of just 50 worldwide business leaders to receive the 2019 Global CEO Excellence Awards by digital publishers CEO Monthly. The title of Auto Repair MD of the Year sits alongside global winners across [...] -
Hydrogen cars stretch range to five million km
- 09/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles deployed by Hydrogen Mobility Europe (H2ME) travelled five million kilometres last year. H2ME is a pan-European project which has so far deployed nearly 500 hydrogen vehicles and 30 hydrogen refuelling stations across Europe. It aims to support the commercialisation of [...] -
‘Technology can only do so much’
- 09/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The SMMT has come out in defence of car manufacturers after a study found that keyless entry systems posed a significant risk of theft. The research was carried out by What Car?, which found that some models could be stolen in a matter of seconds. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, 'Vehicle manufacturers [...] -
Government urged to update driving laws
- 09/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The government has been urged to update laws regarding driving while using a mobile phone, after a driver who filmed a collision has his conviction overturned. The law says that an offence is committed if a driver uses a handheld mobile phone for 'interactive communication'. The law was set in 2003, before smart [...] -
Keyless systems increasing theft risk
- 08/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
A new investigation has found that some of Britain's newest and most popular cars can be stolen in seconds because of a weakness in their keyless entry and start systems. The study, carried out by What Car?, discovered that the new DS3 Crossback Ultra Prestige could be stolen in just 10 seconds when its keyless [...] -
S&G Response celebrates mental health champions
- 08/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
S&G Response’s Louise Smith and Daniel Crinson have been awarded certificates by Mental Health First Aid England for completing a course to become Mental Health First Aid Champions within the business. The course provided an understanding of common mental health issues as well as learning how to identify [...] -
OEM or OEE glass ‘does not affect’ ADAS
- 08/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) glass used by Autoglass is as good as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) windscreen, and does not affect ADAS. This is according to new research by Autoglass, which commissioned independent research to investigate how different windscreen types affected ADAS. The [...] -
Alten acquires UK data specialist
- 08/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
An engineering and technology consultancy, Alten, has expanded it UK presence by acquiring Quick Release (Automotive) Ltd, which provides product data management services and consultancy to automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 component suppliers. The resultant strategic partnership will accelerate existing plans [...] -
SsangYong expansion continues in Durham
- 08/08/2019
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
SsangYong Motors UK's rapid expansion is showing no signs of slowing down, after it announced another new dealer joining its network. Durham-based Fred Henderson will now operate as Fred Henderson SsangYong, representing SsangYong's range of 4x4, SUVs and pick-ups when its doors open this month. Fred Henderson [...]