Simon Wait

Autoraise creates communications role

Vehicle repair industry charity AutoRaise has appointed Kelly Dalwood to the newly-created post of AutoRaise communications officer. AutoRaise was launched officially in December with the intention of helping the industry […]

Automechanika extends opening hours

Automechanika Birmingham in 2017 has announced longer opening hours to enable both visitors and exhibitors to maximise their participation. Instead of closing at 4.30pm, the new hours will be 9.30am […]

Parts advice from an app

A new app could make life a lot easier for technicians unsure of what parts to use in repairs. Called Comma Oil Finder and available on both Android and Apple […]

Demerger costs Go Compare

Go Compare’s demerger from parent company Esure cost the business £8.1m according to its full year results. The results highlighted a fall in operating profit from £23.1m in 2015, to […]

‘It’s the future of transport’

The first fully autonomous pods have been demonstrated in Milton Keynes when driverless rides were given to members of the media, as well as a number of VIPs including Secretary […]

‘The most expensive call you’ll make’

Drivers in Scotland have the highest proportion of offences for using a mobile phone behind the wheel than anywhere else in the UK. Tougher penalties came into force yesterday, with […]

Autoglass identifies ADAS blind spots

UK fleet knowledge is struggling to keep up with the pace of change in vehicle technology, according to new research from Autoglass. Some 27% of fleet managers acknowledge a lack […]

Brits to spend £108bn on new cars

Britons are expected to spend more than £108bn on a new or second hand car this year. A study by American Express found that 19% of adults will spend an […]

Axalta and GM renew contract

General Motors UK has renewed its three-year agreement with Axalta. As part of the agreement Axalta’s three premium global refinish brands, Cromax, Spies Hecker and Standox, are officially approved suppliers […]

Kwik Fit creates 200 apprenticeships

The announcement comes with National Apprenticeship Week due to start on 6 March. Most of the two-year apprenticeships are available to 16-18 year olds and as well as developing a […]

Vauxhall and PPG sign long-term deal

Vauxhall has named PPG UK as its approved paint supplier for paint repairs. The long-term agreements confirms that both of the PPG and Nexa Autocolor brands are now fully approved […]

A quarter unworried by licence bans

Research from Goodyear Tyres UK has revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of young motorists said the risk of being prosecuted would not affect their mobile phone use behind the […]