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Record year for CrushWatch

More than £87m of uninsured vehicles were saved from potentially being crushed in 2016, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bentleys. Supercars and high value vehicles that had been confiscated from uninsured […]

Sector displays low emission options

The UK automotive sector has demonstrated its commitment to developing the latest low emission vehicles with a special display in London. Some 26 vehicles from 16 different brands lined up […]

Mercedes-Benz Actros goes Global

Northampton-based Global Road Runners has treated itself to the perfect fifth birthday present in the shape of five, fuel-efficient tractor units from Mercedes-Benz Dealer Intercounty Truck & Van. The subject […]

GALM Europe set for April

The sixth Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Europe Summit 2017 is set to take place from 25-27 April 2017 at Birmingham NEC. GALM – the largest automotive lightweighting conference series in […]

Whiplash reforms press ahead

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published part one of its response to the ‘Reforming the soft tissue injury (‘whiplash’) claims process’ consultation. The result is that the MoJ will […]

CV manufacturing up again

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing enjoyed double-digit growth in January, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Some 7,502 CVs were built in Britain in […]

IMI retains top 100 slot

Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has remained in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For for a second year. Surveying and ranking Britain’s employers the broadsheet has […]

London property searched by ICO

A search warrant was executed today at a property in London as part of an investigation into the illegal access of customer details from a nationwide car repair company. The […]

Nationwide strengthens exec team

Nationwide has made two key announcements this week, with Louise Cope heading up the company’s People Support Services and Victoria Turner appointed as head of strategic business development. Louise joined […]

Nissan CEO steps down

The BBC reports that Carlos Ghosn is to relinquish his role as chief executive of Nissan, but will remain chairman of the Japanese car maker. Hiroto Saikawa, already Nissan’s co-chief […]

London motorist’s put off ULEVs

High insurance premiums for electric and hybrid vehicles are putting 65% of drivers off making the switch from diesel to low emission vehicles, according to research commissioned by the Institute […]

Volvo ‘One to Watch’ for 2017

Volvo Cars have been awarded Fleet World Honours ‘One to Watch’ accolade for 2017 The award is presented to a manufacturer or product ‘on the verge of great things’. This […]