Alan Feldberg

Oxbotica and Cisco launch platform for AV data

Autonomous software company Oxbotica and global networking leader Cisco have announced a partnership they hope will solve the autonomous vehicle data challenge. Autonomous vehicles (AVs) can collect up to 1.2TB […]

Slow exports dampens engine manufacturing

UK engine manufacturing declined 1.7% in January, with 238,193 units built. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) believes the decline was driven by a 7.9% fall in overseas […]

CV production dips after January jump

UK commercial vehicle production declined 10.7% in January, with 8,202 units manufactured, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The fall in output follows an unusually buoyant January […]

Tractable secures huge investment boost

Tractable has secured a $25m (£19.1m) Series C investment, almost doubling the total raised to $55m. The latest investment is led by Georgian Partners with participation from existing investors, including […]

Apollo renews relationship with Thatcham Research

Apollo Motor Group has renewed its relationship with Thatcham Research. It is now officially an escribe Plus customer and will also be investing in an ongoing training programme. As part […]

Production falls for fifth straight month

British car production fell 2.1% in the first month of 2020 according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Factories turned out 118,314 units in […]

Gloucestershire police continues EV transition

Gloucestershire Constabulary has taken delivery of 75 electric vehicles from Nissan, making 21% of its fleet zero-emissions and reducing its CO₂ output by more than 190 tonnes a year. The […]

MG Motor expands in West Midlands

MG Motor UK has bolstered its brand representation in the West Midlands with the launch of Paul Rigby MG Longbridge. The newly established dealership joins a growing network of MG […]

Keyless thefts still on the rise

Stolen vehicle recovery experts Tracker revealed that 92% of the cars it recovered last year were taken without using the keys. This is an increase from 2018’s figure which stood […]

Covéa confirms equal pay for new fathers

Covéa Insurance is now offering six weeks fully paid paternity leave for dads of new babies.  The company believes this will enhance its ability to attract and retain talented people […]

Mirka joins SEAM initiative

Mirka has announced it is joining the new European programme SEAM – Sustainable European Abrasive Manufacturers. The objective of the SEAM programme is to support and assist abrasive manufacturers in […]