Simon Wait

AkzoNobel partners Hella in Spain

AkzoNobel has extended the availability of its products in Europe with the introduction of its global vehicle refinishes brand Wanda via long-term partner Hella SA. Spain will be the first […]

Taking the hassle out of selling

Two consumer websites have teamed up to offer more than 2.6 million car sellers greater control of the process. HonestJohn.co.uk and Tootle.co.uk will work together to enable HonestJohn visitors to […]

Industrial digitalisation to unlock £455bn

Britain could unlock £455bn over the next decade and create thousands of jobs if it cracks the fourth industrial revolution and carves out a successful post Brexit future. The findings […]

Caught on camera

UK drivers receive penalty notices every 2.5 seconds. Up to 12 million notices are issued each year, meaning a third (30%) of drivers are likely to receive one each year […]

IMI lobbies for licensing

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has presented members of parliament and the House of Lords with a new research report that underlines the case for regulation around those […]

Insurers face FSCS fund hike

The Financial Conduct Authortity (FCA) has proposed reforms to the way the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is funded which will see insurers contribute more. The regulator wants insurance providers […]

PPG sets the tone

PPG has unveiled its automotive colour trends and data, citing blue as the fastest-growing colour for automobiles worldwide, while white remains the most popular choice for cars in Europe. While […]

Autonomous vehicles centre stage at ITS

The driverless future will be on display at the UK Pavilion during this month’s Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress in Montreal (October 29 to November 2). The Pavilion will […]

MAPFRE revenues inch upwards

MAPFRE’s revenue in the first nine months of the year rose to €21.3bn, a 1.6% increase on the same period of the previous year. Premiums grew by 5.1% to €18bn, […]

York acclaims top Tia technician

Tia Spriggs has become Inchcape’s first female master technician. Based at York’s Jaguar dealership, the 29-year old technician who has worked for Inchcape Retail for four years has just passed […]

HELLA invests in high-tech headquarters

Lighting and electronics specialist HELLA, has invested in its Lippstadt headquarters with a new visitor, administrative and exhibition centre. The centre will be constructed in the immediate proximity to the […]

Dash cams fitted as standard

LeasePlan UK has announced its new Driver Pack will for the first time include a dashboard camera as standard. New customer research showed that 77% of motorists expect dash cams […]