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innogy in super-fast talks

innogy claims it is in ‘intense’ talks with carmakers in a bid to be selected as a supplier of super-fast charging stations for electric vehicles throughout Europe. Despite the ‘intense’ […]

VW and Tata strike deal

VW and Tata will form a partnership to help both companies increase car sales in India and emerging markets. Both VW and Tata Motors, which is India’s largest vehicle company […]

AutoRaise continues fast-paced development

AutoRaise Industry Showcase Events continue to go from strength-to-strength with more repairers coming onboard to host the occasions. With four events in the pre-planning stages at present, one event scheduled […]

IAL appoints new director

International Applications Ltd (IAL) has appointed Keith Parvin as its new sales and marketing director. Keith has a wealth of industry experience and has worked within the automotive sector for […]

BS Supplies becomes IAL distributor

International Applications Ltd (IAL) has taken a stake in Stoke-based coatings and consumables distributor BS Supplies. BS Supplies joins Paintstore, Leamington Spa, as a key distribution partner for IAL, which […]

The Turner prize

Bodyshop worker Nick Turner is celebrating this week – after being named employee of the year by Southampton-based bus refurbishment specialist, Hants and Dorset Trim. Praised for his very proactive […]

Warning issued over review handling

According to Dragon2000 there are still garages and workshops handling bad reviews inappropriately, resulting in a damaged reputation and loss of potential customers. The dealer-centric software business has warned that […]

Automechanika Birmingham gears for growth

Automechanka Birmingham 2017 is set to be 70% bigger than last year’s exhibition with over 800 exhibitors including 250 new companies exhibiting for the first time. The show, which takes […]

IMI reveals its vision

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched its ‘Vision for the Future’ news style programme in partnership with ITN productions. At a special VIP launch in London, the […]

Nationwide sets 250 apprenticeship target

Nationwide has announced plans to increase the number of apprentices on its Nationwide Apprentice Programme to 250 this year. This works out at roughly two per site. People director Louise […]

Remit’s Rearsby apprentices back charity

A team of apprentices is set to donate nearly £500 to cancer support charity, Maggie’s, in memory of a man who dedicated his career to automotive apprenticeship training. The apprentices, […]

Lords to report on driverless cars

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will publish its report ‘Connected and Autonomous Vehicles: The future?’ on Wednesday 15 March. The report sets out recommendations for the government […]