VW seeks $4bn in cutbacks
Volkswagen is aiming for more than $4bn in cutbacks from its core brand by 2021. Europe’s biggest carmaker is seeking these savings to support its shift to electric cars and […]
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Garage owners and dealers convicted of fraud
Police in Cumbria have uncovered a ‘cash for crash’ gang of 36 people, including garage owners and car dealers, responsible for fraudulent claims worth £500,000. The News & Star has […]
AA urges EV clarity from government
The AA has welcomed the £35m pledged by the government to increase the use of electric vehicles but says there are still some mixed messages. The government has pledged to […]
Subaru crosses the Severn Bridge
Subaru UK has appointed James & Jenkins in Cardiff as a new approved dealership. James & Jenkins has been established in the region for more than 35 years and has […]
UK first for JLR at Autodrive
In a UK first, Jaguar Land Rover is working with Ford and Tata Motors European Technical Centre as part of UK Autodrive to showcase its latest Connected and Autonomous Vehicle […]
Digital car could challenge convention
A new car brand has been launched with a digital backbone to challenge the traditional business model around car ownership. LYNK & CO, from Sweden-based Geely Auto Group, is a […]
Ride the green wave
Ford is currently trialling new technology to help drivers hit every green light on their journey. Its Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory uses information on traffic light timings from a […]
Farmers able to hail tractors
Vehicle manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s number one utility vehicle (UV) manufacturer, has launched an app called Trringo which enables farmers in Karnataka to hire tractors at an hourly rate. […]
VP acquires a ‘piece of history’
A fleet management company in Nottingham has acquired what is believed to be the world’s most well-conditioned MG. Vehicle Procurements (VP) acquired a 2004 MG ZT with only three miles […]
Drivers spend £115m on fake policies in four years
Investigations into ghost brokers have uncovered frauds in excess of £11.5 since 2012. The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) has carried out 86 investigations since then, […]
RMI calls for government engagement
The RMI has urged the government to engage with all automotive sectors in order to create stability. Addressing an audience at the Retail Motor Industry Federation annual dinner in London […]
IBIS 2017 heads to Madrid
The IBIS Global Summit 2017 will explore industry relationships when it visits a new venue and city. The Meliá Castilla hotel in Madrid, Spain, will host more than 350 delegates […]
