Industry set for paradigm shift
The automotive industry is set for a paradigm shift based on five pillars, constituting the next generation of growth opportunities according to Frost & Sullivan. Those five pillars are centred […]
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ECP unveils Euro Academy
Euro Car Parts (ECP) has this week unveiled its Euro Academy, an innovative technical resource designed specifically to support the independent garage. Boasting IMI-certified training, the membership initiative also encompasses […]
Britton to develop b2b offer
Jonathan Britton has joined Allianz Global Assistance UK as proposition development manager, responsible for developing new products and propositions within the general business-to-business insurance and assistance market. As an experienced […]
Winter is coming
Drivers have been warned not to get caught cold this winter by preparing their vehicles now for the low temperatures to come. Head of driving and riding standards for IAM […]
High point for Hyundai
Hyundai Motor UK has just recorded its strongest ever sales month, which saw it achieve the highest sales recorded by any Hyundai European subsidiary. In September, Hyundai Motor UK sales […]
The true cost of road casualties
UK road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has called for a cohesive government strategy to reverse the trend of flat-lining road deaths. It’s also estimated that road casualties last year cost […]
Beginners go back to the start
Bentley has returned to its roots to give apprentices the opportunity to restore a T-Series to its original factory specifications. As part of the company’s apprenticeship learning programme, the new […]
No respite for policyholders
The average cost of comprehensive car insurance continued to rise during the third quarter of the year, with the high cost of repairs and Insurance Premium Tax both contributing factors. […]
Insurers set the bar high
Covéa Insurance engineers have set a new industry benchmark by achieving a ‘distinction’ for the second year in a row during a certification process with Audatex. Every operational member of […]
Shareholders to decide demerger
Shareholders will decide next month if Esure’s demerger with Gocompare will go ahead. They will meet on November 1 to decide if the plan meets their approval. The group revealed plans […]
Skills shortage for drivers too
According to new research over a third of British motorists do not know how to replace a tyre. It also found that 23% of those polled do not know how […]
Coming to a city near you
A driverless car has been tested on UK streets for the first time. A two-seater Pathfinder, built by Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) travelled 1.25 miles through pedestrianised areas of Milton […]
