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VW records best half year
- 18/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Volkswagen Group recorded the best ever first half year in its history, delivering 5.5 million vehicles to customers. Deliveries in June grew 4.1 per cent to 958,600 new vehicles. ‘This was the best-ever first half year in our company’s history. Group deliveries increased significantly in all core regions. [...] -
Bodyshops find industry information fragmented
- 18/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Three quarters (75%) of UK bodyshops and repairers believe industry information is fragmented and disparate, according to new research released by Audatex. The findings have been announced alongside the launch of Audatex’s fourth and final eBook Technology, Knowledge and Supplier Relationship which explores the [...] -
Virtuo digitalises car renting
- 18/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The first 100% mobile car rental service, Virtuo, is set to shake up the car rental scene as it launches in London. The Virtuo app was hand selected by the Apple team as App of the Day which generated thousands of installs ahead of the launch. Already a success in France and Belgium, with rental services across [...] -
Drivers unaware of new MoT test
- 18/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Half of drivers on UK roads didn’t know the MoT test had changed, and a further one in four claimed they didn’t know the new rules, according to research released by MyCarNeedsA.com. In a survey examining driver attitudes to and knowledge of the new MoT test and its rules, the research showed: 50% of [...] -
Ford launches store in Manchester
- 18/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Ford has launched a new retail experience in the refurbished flagship Next store at Arndale shopping centre, Manchester. The new store provides an alternative environment for consumers to browse, finance and order vehicles directly from Ford Motor Company, outside of the traditional dealer network. The new [...] -
MWheels appoints Neil Hitchen
- 18/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
MWheels has appointed Neil Hitchen to the newly created role of technical manager. Neil, a CPC-qualified transport manager and experienced operations manager, will be responsible for the upkeep of the company’s in-depth technical library, as well as special projects including the introduction of new steel, Xlite [...] -
Bodyshops must look to the future
- 18/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Bodyshops must have one eye on the road ahead to optimise the safety and earning potential of ADAS – advanced driver assisted systems – when new ‘autonomous-ready’ vehicles come in for repair, according to Graham O’Neill, chief executive of ACIS. Advances in technology mean that the industry will travel [...] -
Mirka statement
- 17/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Mirka UK has released a statement to inform its customers and industry colleagues of the sudden illness of Karl Horsley, national accounts manager ART, who has unfortunately suffered a stroke. Craig Daycock, managing director of Mirka UK, said, ‘Naturally, we are all very shocked and saddened by this event and [...] -
Technology influences car buying habits
- 17/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Motorists aged between 25-34 would be the most likely to buy a car via an app according to the results of a survey hpi. Only 19% in this age range said they wouldn’t consider buying a new car in this way and a quarter (26%) wouldn’t consider an app purchase of a used vehicle. Of those motorists aged 65 or more, [...] -
RAPID and VW announce new partnership
- 17/07/2018
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
RAPID RTC has announced a new partnership with Volkswagen UK. The agreement will see RAPID RTC, formerly known as DMT Development Systems, provide its digital management platform to Volkswagen’s network of more than 200 retailers nationwide. The move will enable Volkswagen’s retailers to further streamline its [...]