Simon Wait

Driving ability effects attraction levels

Bad driving significantly reduces levels of attractiveness in potential partners, with women finding it particularly off-putting, found the first ever scientific study into driving skills and desirability conducted by the […]

New appointment at Spies Hecker

Evgeny Khmelev takes on the role of Training Leader Europe, Middle East and Africa. Since 1 July the Spies Hecker Training Center in Cologne, Germany, has had a new training […]

BE2015 to address consolidation

The bodyshop Event and Awards 2015 (BE2015) is set to include a topical debate addressing the current swathe of consolidation sweeping the sector. Taking place on Friday 25 September, the […]

Police face telematics ‘skills gap’

The police face an increasingly wide ‘skills gap’ as complex connected vehicles and telematics devices become commonplace, according to leading motor fraud investigator, Asset Protection Unit (APU). Connected vehicles are […]

Cromax has solar challenge covered

The Punch Powertrain Solar Team’s latest car – Punch One – which sports Cromax coatings, has been unveiled to the general public at the Colonial Palace in Tervuren, Belgium. Dries […]

Electric car grant extended

Government has today announced that the current Plug-in Car Grant scheme would continue to offer motorists up to £5,000 off the price of an electric car until at least February […]

Buyers interested in safety technologies

Drivers across Europe are showing an increasing appetite for the semi-autonomous technologies that are the building blocks of tomorrow’s cars, according to a new Ford Motor Company study on buying […]

‘Changing mobility’ session for BE2015

Rupert Pontin, head of valuations, Glass’s will explore the ‘The changing mobility landscape’ as part of the seminar session programme at this year’s bodyshop Event. With the world of mobility […]

Gemini acquires AutoRestore sites

Gemini Accident Repair Centres UK Ltd has has acquired all eight of the fixed bodyshop sites from AutoRestore Ltd. Gemini, one of the UK’s leading accident repair specialists, already with […]

OnStar claims title

Vauxhall has been recognised by the prestigious BusinessCar Techies Awards for its new OnStar service, launching in September. Winning the hotly-contested innovation category, OnStar heralds a new era for drivers, […]

Auto-renewal could cost £1.2bn

Gocompare.com’s Car Insurance Auto-Renewal Survey has revealed that 5.8 million motorists a year fall into the auto-renewal trap costing motorists up to £1.2bn per annum. Gocompare.com’s Car Insurance Auto-Renewal Survey […]

FOS names complaint sources

Direct Line has topped the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) complaints table for general insurance (excluding payment protection insurance) with Axa and Ageas completing the top three. The information highlights the […]