Training day with Axalta
Axalta has introduced training courses for its three global refinish brands – Cromax®, Spies Hecker and Standox. Training will take place at the Axalta Refinish Academy in Welwyn Garden City, […]
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Opel announces new European launch
Opel has announced it will launch a new electric car in Europe which it hopes will break barriers in both price and range. The Ampera-e, a five-door, five-seat hatchback, is […]
Bright idea for charging stations
Electric car charging points will be installed within lampposts in Hounslow, funded by the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund. Hounslow has been chosen to host the trial scheme, which […]
On the road to electric coverage
About 98% of England’s motorway network is within 20 miles of an electric vehicle charge point, while 72% of service stations now provide electric charging. These figures have been released […]
Honda goes green in China
Honda will start manufacturing hybrid cars in China this year. Reuters has reported that the company will produce hybrid models of its Acura compact sport utility vehicle and its Accord […]
Germany considers emission spotchecks
Germany could introduce unannounced emission tests on all carmakers in a bid to reinstate confidence in the industry. Speaking to German newspaper Bild, Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt said, ‘There will […]
Technology and bodyshops: Thatcham’s verdict
Thatcham has assuaged fears among repairers that more autonomy on our roads will mean fewer jobs in our workshops. The vanguard of a vast driverless fleet is here and many […]
Pause for thought: Why strategy matters
When change comes to an industry, businesses quickly fall into three groups – those that make it happen, those that watch it happen, and those that wonder what happened. So […]
Government decision labelled ‘scary’ and ‘astonishing’
Alcohol safety experts have described the Department for Transport’s decision not to lower the drink driving limit in England and Wales as ‘scary’ and ‘astonishing’. The Department for Transport has […]
Putting the Brakes on bad driving
In-vehicle CCTV specialists VisionTrack has partnered with national road safety charity Brake to help promote safer driving across the UK. Both organisations are heavily focussed on raising awareness of the importance of improving driving […]
RAC launches car passport service
The RAC will launch a used-car history checking service for dealers on 26 February. The RAC Car Passport offers retailers a £1 a check rate until the end of March, after which […]
Automotive industry caught on film
This is the year the automotive industry will create film stars – and we’re not talking about the new Top Gear line-up. Bodyshops, dealerships and workshops recorded more than 65,000 […]
