Simon Wait

300-crash fraud gang convicted

Five men including the owner of an accident management company have been jailed for their part in a car fraud scam dating back to 2012 worth £1.1m in fake personal […]

Volvo reintroduces LifePaint

Volvo Car UK has reintroduced LifePaint, the hugely popular reflective spray designed to increase the visibility and safety of cyclists. Available to buy online, LifePaint is an innovative product that […]

Service King and Bosch join IBIS plans

Two world class sessions have been joined the IBIS Global Summit 2017 agenda. Service King, one of the world’s biggest repair networks, and the ubiquitous Bosch will both join the […]

VW finds another $1bn for US settlements

Volkswagen will have to find another $1bn in its ever-rising bill for the emissions scandal. The Wall Street Journal has reported that VW is on the verge of agreeing compensation […]

Uber losses mount up

Uber losses for the third quarter of 2016 are in excess of $800m, according to reports, with some saying those figures take the company’s total losses for the year past […]

Ben sees rise in demand

Ben figures show there has been a 51% increase in requests for help, which includes calls to Ben’s helpline, emails and referrals from other organisations. The not-for-profit organisation, that partners […]

Nederman grows solutions division

Nederman UK has appointed Richard McBroom as its new business manager for solutions for UK and Ireland. Richard, previously Nederman solutions manager for Ireland, has worked for the Preston based […]

BCA data reveals car colour trends

New research from BCA has revealed how the most popular colours for used cars have changed in the last five years. The analysis of vehicles sold by BCA during 2016 […]

Motofix Group invests in AutoRaise

The Motofix Group will be hosting a Motofix AutoRaise collaborative event at the group’s Yeovil site on 23 February 2017. The Motofix AutoRaise event will provide attendees with an educational […]

BlackBerry dials in to driverless industry

BlackBerry has added its technical know-how to the autonomous car industry by opening its own driverless vehicle research centre. Blackberry long ago ceded the phone operating system market to Apple […]

Nissan UK profits surge

Nissan UK has reported a 22% jump in pre-tax profits, driven by production from its Sunderland plant. The company recorded profits of £116.9m in the 12 months to March, despite […]

New initiative attracts young talent

A dozen 14 and 15-year-olds from the north east have taken their first steps towards a career in the automotive industry following a new initiative developed by local charity High […]