RMI: Premium rises can’t continue
RMI Bodyshops (NAB & VBRA) has called for investigations in the continued rise of motor insurance premiums, warning of potential damages to both the automotive industry and wider economy if […]
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It’ll be all white on the night
More than 75% of cars built so far this year are either white, black, grey or silver, according to PPG. Its annual automotive colour popularity data found that white remained […]
‘Never Give Up’ charity challenge
Frank Byrnes will attempt to run more than 128 miles to raise funds for local community organisation Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit. Frank is the managing director at Frank Byrnes […]
Calibration demand on the rise
National Windscreens has responded to huge demand for camera calibration following windscreen replacement by opening a new flagship centre in Birmingham. More than 10% of vehicles on the road now […]
Motofix strengthens LKQ partnership
The Motofix Group has appointed LKQ Coatings as sole distributor for PPG paint products, paint dry-goods and consumables. LKQ Coatings is a division of the Euro Car Parts Group while […]
High hopes for flying cars
Uber plans to deliver flying cars to commuters within a decade through a network of on-demand electric aircraft. It’s published a white paper outlining the objectives of a new project […]
On-the-go appraisals is a Breeze
The leading Volkswagen retailer on the south coast of England has replaced its paper-based system with a mobile vehicle appraisal tool to improve efficiencies across its six sites. Breeze Volkswagen […]
CV production decline needs context
Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing in the UK fell slightly in September to 9,742 units – a drop of 0.7%. This is according to figures released by the Society of Motor […]
VW on ‘solid financial footing’
Despite the fall-out from the emission scandal the Volkswagen Group has reported an operating profit before special items of €11.3bn in the first nine months of the year, representing an […]
Export volumes pass the million mark
UK car manufacturing grew steadily in September, with production rising by 0.9%, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Exports rose 5.0% to reach […]
Manufacturing continues upward trajectory
British engine manufacturing enjoyed healthy growth in September, continuing the upward trend seen in 2016 so far. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 239,086 […]
Nissan boost for Sunderland plant
Nissan has extended its commitment to its Sunderland plant by announcing that it will produce the next Qashqai there, while also adding production of the next X-Trail model. As a […]
