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New digital chief for Thatcham

Daniel Payne has been promoted to the newly created position of chief digital officer at Thatcham Research. In a move that reflects the strategic importance of data in the day-to-day […]

McLaren extends warranty

The McLaren Extended Warranty launched in 2014 can now be renewed up to the car’s 12th birthday. The enhancement recognises the increasing number of McLaren cars on the road, with […]

Autoinform LIVE proves a success

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has reported positive feedback from exhibitors and attendees alike for the revised Autoinform LIVE 2016. Held at the GTG Academy in Wolverhampton, over […]

Licence checks reveal hidden past

Cooper Solutions has revealed that in the last 12 months over 62,000 driving licences it checked for dealers belonged to drivers whose credentials needed further validation. Whilst some of these […]

AutoRaise… it’s official

AutoRaise has officially launched itself as the vehicle repair industry charity. At the official launch last week (Friday 2 December), held at the Tower of London, the charity revealed its […]

VQS secures Network Q contract

Vehicle Quality Solutions Ltd (VQS) has renewed its end-of-contract inspection services to Vauxhall Network Q operations. The new contract will see VQS continue to provide award-winning inspection services to all […]

Home buyers want EV charging points

New research has found that electric car charging points will be one the most sought-after features for house buyers in 20 years. A study carried out by Go Ultra Low […]

PAC recommends simpler approach

The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons (PAC) has recommended that the government adopt a much simpler approach to the setting up of the new apprenticeship standards. This […]

Allianz looks for global innovation

Allianz Worldwide Partners has appointed Matthias Wuensche as director for global market management and innovation. Matthias will head up the function that monitors and researches markets around the world, with […]

Major milestone for MINI

MINI Plant Oxford is celebrating the three millionth unit to roll off the production line since 2001. The plant was producing about 300 cars a day back in 2001, but […]

Double delight for VW Transporter

The Volkswagen Transporter has been named Best Medium Van and Commercial Vehicle of the Year at this year’s Commercial Fleet Awards. Stephen Briers, editor-in-chief of Commercial Fleet, said, ‘The Transporter […]

U-Pol celebrates ‘stunning’ achievement

U-Pol’s relaunch has received a huge thumbs up after it was named as a finalist during the British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards. The Northamptonshire-based company was named on the shortlist […]