Simon Wait

Kia sales up 81%

Kia Motors (UK) Ltd has enjoyed its best-ever August sales month with 3,849 new cars delivered to customers – 81% up on the same month in 2015. The month’s figures […]

Snapchat selfies can wait

More than a quarter of drivers who admit using their phones behind the wheel are taking selfies. A study of 2,296 motorists found that 61% use their phones while driving, […]

Allianz appoints new BDM

Allianz Global Assistance UK has appointed Andrew Tolman as business development manager for corporate sales. The move comes as part of the organisations investment in providing new services and reaching […]

Birmingham ‘worst’ UK city for driving

Birmingham has been named as the worst UK city to drive in, followed closely by London and Bristol. A poll of 2,240 drivers conducted by www.vouchercodespro.co.uk found that 22% named […]

Business as usual for new college

The newly-created Bridgwater and Taunton College says it’s business as usual after Somerset College and Bridgwater College merged in June. Since then, it has been working to create one organisation […]

Helphire and Albany rebrand

Helphire and Albany Assistance are set to be rebranded as Auxillis, bringing both under a common name and marking the start of a new era for the businesses. The decision […]

LCV fleets underprepared for AdBlue

Many LCV fleets are underprepared for the use of AdBlue in new models that meet Euro 6 emissions legislation according to Arval. Euro 6 for LCVs took effect at the […]

AW Group goes electric

AW Repair Group has added electric vehicles to its fleet. The 5-door Nissan Leaf vehicles are being offered to customers who drive under 70 miles a day and have off […]

Uber introduced electric option to London

Uber plans to introduce more than 50 electric cars to London next month as part of a three-month trial. The ride-hailing company is teaming up with Nissan and BYD to […]

ITV documentary causes a stir

ITV’s Tonight programme – Secrets of Your Car Insurance – which examined the reasons why insurance premiums are increasing has been met with disdain by Motor Claim Guru. The documentary, […]

New MD for Volvo Car UK

Volvo Car UK has appointed Jon Wakefield as its new managing director. The appointment sees Jon assume overall responsibility for Volvo’s UK operations on a permanent basis, having served as […]

Farécla triple at Automechanika 2016

This year’s Automechanika will give visitors three opportunities to see Farécla’s new products and systems in action. Farécla has its own stand at C43 in Hall 11.1 as a partner […]