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Could EVs solve domestic energy riddle?

Cenex has announced the UK’s first domestic vehicle-to-grid unit which provides power to a home through the owner’s electric vehicle (EV). Developed through the Ebbs and Flows of Energy Systems […]

Discount rate blamed for rising COR

Aviva has blamed the change in the discount rate for a combined operating ratio (COR) of 112.3% in 2016. It says without the change it would have reported a COR […]

AW appoints group operations manager

AW Repair Group has appointed James Dunn as group operations manager. James, who joined the company nine years ago as a branch manager, will now oversee the five site operation. […]

First Low Emission Zone introduced in London

London mayor Sadiq Khan has introduced a Low Emission Bus Zone to a street that exceeded legal levels of nitrogen dioxide on 1,248 occasions in 2016. Putney High Street missed […]

Thatcham taps into ‘digital generation’

Thatcham Research has marked Apprenticeship Week by inviting local schoolchildren to an open day intended to spark interest in a potential career in the automotive industry. Pupils from The Clere […]

BVRLA: Spring Budget not green enough

British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association believes Chancellor Philip Hammond missed the mark with his Spring Budget yesterday, saying it sends mixed messages to the wider industry. BVRLA chief executive […]

SMMT: pros and cons from Spring Budget

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has responded to yesterday’s Spring Budget by saying the £270m government support for electric vehicles, biotech and artificial intelligence is positive news. […]

HR Owen Accident Exchange go exclusive

HR Owen has named Accident Exchange as its exclusive accident aftercare provider, with the aim of providing a significant boost to its bodyshop referrals and customer service. The accident management […]

Vertu secures £70m expansion funding

Vertu Motors will accelerate expansion plans after securing a banking facility worth up to £70m. Already the fourth-largest company in the north east by takeover, with 125 sales and aftersales […]

AkzoNobel rejects PPG takeover bid

AkzoNobel has rejected a €20.9bn takeover bid from PPG Industries. However, the bid has sparked action from AkzoNobel, which says it is now considering separating its specialty chemicals business. Bloomberg […]