Alan Feldberg

Bridgestone looks forward with Iris

Bridgestone Europe NV (Bridgestone), the subsidiary of the world’s largest manufacturer of tyres and other rubber products in EMEA and Iris Capital, a leading European venture capital firm, have announced […]

Glovebox Direct to sell OEM parts

Ecommerce start-up Glovebox Direct has now announced it will be selling official, manufacturer branded parts. It will initially sell parts on behalf of seven marques: Toyota, Nissan, Lexus, Suzuki, Peugeot, […]

Ford announces graphene introduction

Ford Motor Company has announced the use of graphene in vehicle parts. Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel and one of the most conductive materials in the world. In […]

BVRLA laments government EV approach

The BVRLA has accused the government of failing to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles. The ‘Electric vehicles: driving the transition’ report, published in October, saw the BEIS Committee call for government […]

Kia sets record sales

Kia Motors achieved record European sales (494,304 units) and its 10th consecutive year of growth in Europe in 2018, according to new data released today by the ACEA (European Automobile […]

Gold star for Wrap Cube

3M has recognised one of its long-term vehicle graphics specialists, Wrap Cube, by appointing it as a Select Gold Partner. The Gold Partner designation recognises Wrap Cube’s support for its […]

Hella reports strong six-month figures

Automotive supplier Hella has announced positive sales and earning for the first six months of its fiscal year 2018/2019. Currency and portfolio-adjusted consolidated sales rose by 7.3%. Taking into account […]

IAM RoadSmart backs speeding crackdown

IAM RoadSmart has backed the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s (NPCC) current crackdown on speeding on UK roads, saying that there is clear evidence that ‘speed kills.’ The NPCC is encouraging […]

Ford and VWG announce alliance

Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company have announced the first formal agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better serve customers in an era […]

SMMT responds to Brexit vote

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has responded to last night’s historic defeat for the government’s proposed deal on leaving Europe. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, ‘The […]

ABI statement on Brexit deal defeat

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has responded to the government’s defeat in Parliament on its proposed Brexit deal. Huw Evans, director general, said, ‘We need a way forward urgently […]

Ghosn denied bail

Carlos Ghosn has been denied bail in Japan. The former Nissan chairman has been detained since November on allegations of financial misconduct. He now faces at least another two more […]