DLG: Premiums up but profits hit
Direct Line Group’s (DLG) 2016 results show that despite increased gross written premiums, full year pre-tax profits have been hit hard by the Ogden discount rate reduction. Gross written premiums […]
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Tyre safety systems cause concern
More than 23,000 vehicles required an MOT retest following identification of tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) issues in 2016 – a rise of 212% on the previous year. TyreSafe has […]
BMW is first one HERE
BMW Group is the first vehicle manufacturer to utilise the HERE Open Location Platform for the development and launch of its new digital driving services. The move will allow BMW […]
PSA Group to ‘unleash’ Vauxhall potential
The PSA Group says it wants to unleash the potential of Vauxhall plants rather than shut them down. The Group acquired Opel and Vauxhall from GM Motors at the start […]
Peugeot named ‘Car of the Year’
The Peugeot 3008 SUV has been named 2017 ‘Car of the Year’ at the Geneva Motor Show by a judging panel comprising 58 European journalists. Judges were impressed by its […]
Glass’s rebrand underway
Glass’s is changing its name in a phased approach. The company is part of European organisation EurotaxGlass’s Group, which is changing its name to Autovista Group. As such, Glass’s will […]
Industry urges IPT U-turn
Seventeen business leaders have written an open letter to the government calling for plans to raise Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in June to be scrapped. The letter also urges the […]
Five-star recruitment at DriveTech
AA division DriveTech has announced five new appointments to focus on fleet and driver risk management solutions. The additional recruitment is intended to drive growth in its corporate fleet business, […]
RHA calls for cut in fuel duty rate
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called for a cut in the fuel duty rate to protect the competitiveness of the UK economy. The current fuel duty rate is 57.95ppl, […]
MS Amlin renews National Windscreens contract
Global insurance company MS Amlin has extended its four-year contract with National Windscreens. Matthew Wilson, claims manager of motor at MS Amlin, said, ‘National Windscreens has provided excellent customer service […]
Government to discuss £1,200 insurance cap
Parliament will debate a petition to put a £1,200 cap on car insurance for 18-25 year olds. More than 180,000 people have signed the petition, triggering a debate in parliament […]
Ford leads February sales
Ford was number one in terms of retail car sales and net fleet, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The Fiesta led retail […]
