Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) spin out Immense Simulations and Improbable will collaborate to create a new solution for the coordination of autonomous vehicle fleets. Immense Simulations will develop ‘tools for […]
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) celebrated a bumper year in 2015, with continued growth and record membership retention. A retention rate of more than 94% underscored its success last year, […]
Nearly half of all used-car checks in January flagged up at least one issue. Figures released by My Car Check revealed that 48% of checks last month identified a problem, […]
The automotive industry in the UK is in good health at the moment, but a lack of skills and insufficient training could significantly impact progress. A report from the Automotive […]
A new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is calling for urgent government and industry action to encourage the greater use of autonomous and driverless vehicles. Philippa Oldham, head […]
Fix Auto Rochdale has announced a £1m investment to develop its award-winning repair facility. The company is investing in a state-of-the-art Junair 4-bay MultiBooth spraybooth oven, which will allow the […]
Covéa Insurance has launched its direct motor insurance offering under the company’s Provident Insurance brand. Launched initially with Confused.com, the proposition has been built on the company’s expertise in pricing, […]
The inaugural Automechanika Birmingham has sold out five months before the doors even open. All 550 exhibitor spots have been taken, with representatives from 30 countries confirming their attendance at […]
The automotive industry has been warned to brace itself for another difficult trading year, although it’s expected to bottom out and 2016 could eventually be a turning point. That is […]
Stock management technology created for automotive bodyshops is now on track to have an impact in the rail industry, with RVEL selecting ACIS’ web-based ASCRIBE technology to automate stock control […]
Ford has reported record sales in China for the first month of 2016, with sales jumping 36% compared to January 2015. It sold 130,832 vehicles last month, with strong sales […]
After announcing that its first hybrid car will be unveiled next year, Bentley has confirmed that all-electric cars are part of its strategy going forward. Chief engineer Rolf Fench said, […]
