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UK car registrations on high

New cars registered on British roads in January increased by 2.9% to 174,564 – the highest level since 2005. The 12-year high, according to figures published by SMMT, also saw […]

Motofix Group bolsters board

The Motofix Group has appointed Stuart Ballantyne as non-executive director. Stuart joins the Motofix board bringing a wealth of industry expertise and knowledge to further support the group’s focus on […]

Prentice Portadown extends Accident Exchange deal

Prentice Portadown Limited, previously known as David Prentice in Portadown, has retained Accident Exchange as its accident management provider. The long-established BMW retailer has contracted Accident Exchange for a further […]

PSA Group launches mobility services app

PSA Group has launched a dedicated app to support its Free2Move mobility brand. The group announced Free2Move last autumn, which unites its mobility and smart services under a single umbrella. […]

McLaren leads powertrain development group

McLaren Automotive will work with partners such as BMW Group to design and develop technology for the next generation of powertrains. The project will develop new combustion technology that will […]

Trio team-up for security

Audatex, Autoflow and Vizion have joined forces for a new initiative designed to enhance information security. The three UK entities, representing estimating systems, bodyshop management systems and network management have […]

Mercedes-Benz wins top Apprenticeship gong

The Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Programme has won a top award from the National Apprenticeship Service. Mercedes-Benz was chosen as the winner of the Large Employer category for companies with between 250 […]

Focus turned on fleet driver safety

The industry has come together to discuss ways to reduce work-related road collisions. Fleet chiefs and industry associations along with the Department for Transport, Highways England and insurance company representatives […]

Insurance premiums on the up

Motor insurance premiums have hit their highest recorded levels last quarter and rose more than five times the rate of inflation in 2016. The ABI claims the new high is […]

Mercedes goes on electric offensive

Mercedes-Benz Cars is consolidating all activities in connection with electric mobility under the new product brand EQ. Future EQ models are to be integrated into the series production of the […]

Stoneacre adds after-sale connectivity

Stoneacre has become the first UK motor retailer to partner with Smartdriverclub, a connected car service that will provide information on the cars they sell post sale. Through a telematics […]

Volvo brings Drive-Me trial to UK

Volvo is bringing its autonomous car trial to London and is looking for members of the public to take part. Autonomous Volvo cars will initially drive through the capital with […]