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Industry responds to whiplash reforms

Following the government’s decision to push ahead with a crackdown on whiplash claims the industry has issued its support of the reforms. RMI Bodyshops (NAB and VBRA), the UK’s trade […]

Morelli backs WorldSkills

The Morelli van is in pride of place at this year’s Worldskills UK Competition taking place at The Skills Show 2016. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 17-19 November The […]

Top award for safety

The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations has been recognised for its role in promoting global regulations for vehicle safety in the interests of consumer protection. It received Global […]

Drivers sent back to language school

Private hire drivers in London are up in arms after a new rule means they could have to spend £180 to prove they can speak English. Transport for London (TfL) […]

Lords autonomous investigation continued

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee will continue its inquiry investigating driverless vehicles next Tuesday, when it’s expected to hear evidence from the Department for Transport, and the […]

Aston Martin dealership chooses Sikkens

Dick Lovett Group has selected Sikkens as paint partners after being named an approved Aston Martin dealership in September. The group is already home to BMW, Ferrari, Maserati, MINI and […]

Laws unsuited to autonomous cars

More than half of drivers think road laws need to change once autonomous cars are widespread. A report by Venson Automotive Solutions found that 55% of motorists think there should […]

Used car demands keep rising

Demand for used cars grew by 7.1% from Q3 2015 to Q3 2016, with UK buyers snapping up a record 2,148,050 vehicles in the last three months. Figures from the […]

Allianz appoints new digital head

Franck Pivert has been named director of the Direct and Digital Solutions business for Allianz Worldwide Partners. He will be responsible for diversifying and digitising its services for travel insurance, […]

Government to press ahead with whiplash crackdown

The government is pushing ahead with a crackdown on the compensation culture which has led to an ‘epidemic’ of whiplash claims. Justice Secretary Liz Truss has published a consultation which […]

Glasurit playing the generation game

Glasurit Automotive Refinish will again be a key competition sponsor of The Skills Show, the UK’s largest national skills and careers event which is being held at the NEC Birmingham […]